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I'm back with yet another installment of the complete step-by-step guide to building a long-term niche content website with WordPress.
It's been a while between takes for this particular guide (the last installment was back in August) because I've been head down with my other sites (creating new content, increasing conversions, and getting ready for the end of year sales rush) so if you're following along with this guide please bare with me. It WILL get done.
Creating massive in-depth guides such as this also just takes time. To be frank, insane amounts of time.
But my aim is to create something truly valuable and highly actionable so that you have a high chance of replicating or bettering my success with creating niche websites.
Ok, if you've followed along with the previous four parts, by now you should have decided on these things:
- Chosen your specific niche topic and defined your target audience
- Decided on the unique angle you'll be coming at the topic with, or how you're going to do things differently/better in your niche (especially if your niche is competitive)
- Have a decent idea of your content strategy and researched solid keywords to target with your content to maximize SEO (and therefore maximize traffic)
- Have your monetization plan layed out (affiliate marketing, advertising, creating your own product, or a combination)
In this part it's finally time to choose a good domain name for your niche site/niche blog, then register your domain with a reliable company, set up a hosting account, and then install WordPress with a nice looking theme and plugins.
If you're not the tech-type, don't worry you have absolutely nothing to fear as it's all very straightforward stuff. These days you truly don't need to be a tech-whizz AT ALL to setup and build a nice-looking site. And WordPress, the platform we'll be using, is simple to use once you get the hang of it.
Table of Contents: Part 5
1 – How to Choose a Good Domain Name
2 – Set Up Hosting and Register Your Domain
3 – Install WordPress with a Good Theme & Plugins
1 – How to Choose a Good Domain Name
Don't rush into your domain name choice as there are some important things you'll want to be aware of first. Remember your aim isn't to just build a website, but a business that will last, and so you want a great name that you'll be happy with that represents your site well.
It doesn't have to be perfect, but it should be good enough that it doesn't hinder the chances of your site becoming somewhat of an authority within your particular niche topic. If your domain sucks and is offputting to others, you're just making things unnecessarily harder on yourself.
In saying that, try not to be a perfectionist and overthink it for days and days, even weeks (easier said than done, I know) and let it stop you from moving forward. You CAN always change names later down the track (though it is a hassle).
You can check if a particular name is available by using a site like CheckDomain.
1.1 – Brand VS Keyword Domains
In the past, keyword-focused domain names were highly encouraged because they would help your site rank better in the search engines.
When I say keyword-focused domain, I'm referring to a domain name that includes your main site keyword (the keyword that you'll be targeting with your homepage – remember that a good SEO practice these days is to target one good keyword per page) within your domain name.
Just to clarify, whether or not you include other words as well as your keyword in your domain (such as a suffix or prefix) doesn't matter and either way it's still regarded as a keyword domain.
Technically they're called EMDs (Exact Match Domains), or PMDs (Partial Match Domains) which as the name implies is a domain where you only include part of your main site keyword.
However, these days the potential SEO gain you get from including a keyword in your domain is believed to have been greatly reduced, if it even remains as a ranking factor at all (only Google really knows for sure).
Some believe there is absolutely NO benefit whatsoever to having a keyword-focused domain these days, whilst some still believe it can help slightly in terms of ranking for the keyword you'll be targeting (just a lot less than it used to).
Then there's those who claim it may even hinder your site in the eyes of Google due to the fact that some keyword domains can seem overly manipulative or a little "spammy".
So what should you do? My opinion, which is also shared by most top internet marketers, is to ALWAYS favor picking a brand-focused domain name over a keyword-focused name.
ESPECIALLY if you're building a long-term site (as everyone should aim for) with the aim of becoming as much of an authority within your specific niche as possible.
By a brand-focused domain I mean that you forget about including your "main site keyword" (the keyword that you'll be optimizing your homepage for – remember that targeting one good keyword per page is healthy and natural SEO) and conjure up a creative, sharper, more "attractive" name that will represent your site and your business. A name that you'll use as your logo and everywhere you mention or talk about your site.
There are many benefits to having a nice brand name as your actual domain instead of forcing a possibly "hokey" name that includes your keyword exactly but that isn't so attractive.
Think about it. Let's say you're creating a site related to the Yoga niche, and you want to target the keyword "best yoga tips" on your homepage (not saying it's a good keyword, just a random example off the top of my head).
Which sounds better and more professional?
A keyword-focused domain like BestYogaTips or YogaTips?
Or a brand-focused domain like as YogaPlanet, YogaDaily, AmazingYoga, or more creative name that doesn't even include the word "yoga" in it?
Yup, a cooler and snappier name is obviously more attractive, memorable, and more easily shareable compared to a potentially clunky keyword domain. With a brand it's also easier to grow and/or expand your business later on if you choose to.
Also, as time goes on and search engines continue to become more sophisticated in their ranking algorithms, having a keyword-focused domain is only going to matter less and less in terms of boosting rankings (if it still even matters at all).
I have older sites that I started years ago that are keyword-focused, and these days they just sound and look silly.
In saying that though, if you can have the best of both worlds, that is having a domain that is not only your brand name but that ALSO has your keyword in it, go for it. It also really depends on your keyword though – some may be easily blended into a nice and creative brand name, whilst others would just make for a butt-ugly domain.
Overall, personally I would not worry AT ALL about keywords when it comes to domain names. Go for what YOU think is the best, coolest, most awesome name that you'll be happy to share with others. Humans > SEO my friends.
1.2 – What About Expired Domains?
Personally I've never used an expired domain before, every time I've started a new site I've thought up a brand new domain, but I can see the allure of an expired domain.
Brand new sites can take a long time to build up trust and authority in the eyes of Google and friends, and so if you pick a quality established domain that already has a decent backlink profile (good links pointing to the site from other related sites in that niche) then you could potentially rank your site a lot faster and easier.
Links are hard to build up when you're new, and links are one of many important ranking signals in the eyes of search engines. Site factor is a factor too, and so with a new site it can take months or start ranking for different keyword phrases and get decent organic traffic.
So whilst I can't comment on getting an expired domain because I've never personally done it (I may look into it for a new in the future, or maybe I won't), I will say this: only get one IF and ONLY IF you know what you're doing and you do thorough and reliable research on your domain. If you use a tainted domain (one that could have lots of spammy, low-quality links pointing at it) it could hurt you and your site will never take off.
Personally, I always use a brand new domain because I like choosing my own creative name, and I'm not fussed about possibly waiting months and months until I start getting organic traffic because I always play the long-game. When I build a new site, I'm thinking long-term and how I can slowly build it up to become an asset that lasts. I don't really care about short-term results. Just my 0.02 cents.
1.3 – Plan for the Future
As difficult as it can be to think ahead right now when all you're really thinking about is getting your site off the ground, try your best to consider things like whether you'll still be happy with your name in a few years time, whether it's flexible enough to allow you to easily move into other opportunities in your niche should you decide to, and whether your name is evergreen and won't be meaningless in a few years.
For example, you may want to venture out later into YouTube, a podcast, or some entirely different opportunity by building on your niche site.
Don't worry TOO much about this, just do your best to plan ahead. It's not the end of the world if you end wanting to change your name one day. You can do it, but it is a fair hassle and may temporarily affect your business.
I actually changed the domain of this very blog earlier this year and documented it in my first ever income report. To sum up the process, it was a lot more work than I had imagined, and I lost some initial traffic (although I eventually regained the loss).
Also, be wary about going TOO narrow with your domain.
Whilst you obviously want your domain to represent the specific niche you're in, you want to think about whether or not there's the possibility that you'll want to expand upon your topic one day, and take that into account when choosing your domain. I'll give you an example.
Let's say you start a site called Car Audio Reviews, and then one day you decide to not only do reviews but other things related to car audio too. In that case you were probably better off going with a slightly more general domain (but still related to car audio of course).
I'm sure you get what I mean. This won't apply to everyone, but it may be something to think about for some of you.
One last thing to keep in mind is the potential to sell your site one day. You want your domain to be as good and attractive as possible for potential buyers.
1.4 – Other Domain Name Considerations
- Short & Sharp is Best: You want a domain name that you can easily tell people about without them having to rack their brains having to remember or spell it when going to look it up. Try not to make it too long and complicated.
- Stick With .com: Nothing beats a .com domain, so unless you have a really good reason, stick with that (.net would be the next best thing). If you have a local site to only serve a particular country, then you may want to use that country's extension (such as .co.uk for the UK and .com.au for Australia), but for 99% of people I highly suggest a dot com.
- Clear Meaning: You want people to know what your site is all and what sort of people it targets just by reading the domain. This won't apply in all cases, for example if you're conjuring up a very unique and creative brand name, but it's something to think about.
- Avoid Hyphens: Once upon a time hyphens in a domain name was quite popular, and even encouraged by some to break up longer domains. These days they're ugly and never, ever recommended. Don't use them, period (I've made that mistake with my oldest sites).
- Be Creative: If it seems all the domain names you want are taken, you just gotta be creative. You could add a suitable prefix or a suffix like HQ, Guide, Pro, Insider, Digital, World, etc. Or think of a completely unique brand name that people in your niche will (hopefully) get to know and love.
- Avoid Legal Troubles: Whatever you do don't risk getting a copyright infringement with your name. It's rare but it could happen, especially if your name has something to do with an established brand. If you're concerned about your name, search around at Copyright.gov to see if your domain infringes on someone else.
So that's basically everything you need to know to confidently decide on a good domain name. Let's get into the next step, setting up a hosting account and actually registering your domain.
2 – Set Up Hosting and Register Your Domain
Once you've conjured up an awesome name that you're happy with, and that is available (using a site like CheckDomain), it's time to get your hands dirty and set up your new site. Finally!
I've included both setting up hosting and registering your domain into this same step because if you choose to use the host I recommend (BlueHost), you get a free domain name with a new account so you can do both steps in the one go.
On the other hand, if you wish to use another host other than BlueHost, you can register your domain name separately with a company like NameCheap. They're the company I use and recommend to register new domains because they're great value and a trusted name for domain names.
Ok, let's get you set up with a hosting account for your niche site or blog.
You technically have two options, free or paid (self-hosted). But for anyone wanting to start a money-making site (read: anyone reading this guide) there is only one real option.
2.1 – Why Free Hosting is a Bad Idea
Free hosting, such as hosting your site on services like Blogger, Blogspot, or WordPress.com (not to be confused with WordPress.org which is the REAL WordPress and what we'll be using) is never, EVER recommended for many reasons:
- Free hosting = You don't actually own your site, and you don't have your own domain. The site you sign up with has full rights to your content. Not good
- Free hosting = WAY less control over your site, how it looks, functions, and horrible for branding
- Free hosting = Bad for SEO as there are tons of junk sites on free hosts and your site will be associated with the trouble crowd
Yeah, free hosting sucks. It's only good for randomly blurbing (is that a word?) about life and sharing cat pictures. For business you'll need proper hosting.
2.2 – Where to Host Your Niche Site
I've used a few different hosts over my 9 year journey with online business, and the one I recommend to anyone who wants to spend as little as possible is Bluehost. They're great value and I've never, ever had a problem with them personally.
Any of their Shared Hosting plans will do, and in terms of their extra features the only one I'd suggest getting is the Domain Whois Privacy which hides your personal information from anyone who looks up your domain info:
Whilst I suggest Bluehost to the majority of new site owners, if you have the money to spend on a premium host that is faster, has enhanced security, and better service, the premium host I recommend and use myself is WPEngine. They've been nothing but first class for me so far.
But for the majority of people, and especially if you're starting your very first site, you'll do just fine with a basic shared hosting plan with a company like Bluehost. You can always upgrade to a premium host later down the track when your business grows and it makes sense to.
2.3 – Set Up NameServers
This step is only if your domain and hosting are with separate companies, for example if you choose WPEngine for hosting, and NameCheap for your domain.
When I say "setting up nameservers", all I mean is that you need to tell your domain registrar (ie NameCheap) where your hosting is at. How you do this depends on the companies you're using, but is as simple as copying a few numbers and pasting them somewhere.
Your hosting company will provide instructions, but if you can't find them just Google around, search their support system, or contact their support desk.
3 – Install WordPress with a Good Theme & Plugins
Ok, now you have a hosting account and a domain locked and loaded, it's time to install WordPress, select a good WordPress theme, and install some important plugins for your site.
WordPress is a CMS (Content Management System) and is hands down your best option for building a content website/blog in this day and age.
It allows you to quite easily create professional looking sites without spending thousands on web design services and software.
3.1 – How to Install and Login to WordPress
Installing WordPress could not be easier. It depends on your host, but if you chose BlueHost as many will, all you need to do is login to your cPanel (instructions would have been provided when you signed up) and go to the "Website Builders" section and find WordPress:
Then simply follow the prompts. Once it's installed you can access your WordPress dashboard, which is where you'll do everything to build your site. Go to this URL:
Replace "yourdomain" with your own domain of course. When you do this for the first time you'll need to set up your WordPress username and password.
As with every password you create, make sure it's complicated (this matters more so as an online marketer where your passwords are actually worth something). Security breaches are very real in this game – trust me on that one.
3.2 – Choosing a Good WordPress Theme
The theme you choose will dictate how your site looks and feels, and also plays a part in how you actually build your site. There are tons of different themes out there, but one thing's for sure; there are definitely NOT created equal.
You want a high-quality theme that has all of the following:
- Looks crisp and clean – design counts for a lot these days
- SEO-friendly (some themes suck at this)
- Easy to use and customize
- Well supported
- Must be mobile-responsive
- Must be fast enough – a slow site can negatively affects SEO not to mention it's annoying to people
So which themes cover all of the above and would be a good fit for a niche content site?
- Genesis Themes – In my opinion, the absolute best of the best. Genesis is the base theme, and then you add a child theme on top of that, of which they have tons of great options.
- Thrive Themes – Another solid selection of good quality themes.
- Elegant Themes – Yet another place to find good themes.
Have a browse around the different themes these companies have, and find one that you like the look of and that will fit in nicely with your niche topic and target audience.
To install your theme simply follow the instructions that come to you when you buy one. It's extremely simple and involves downloading the theme to your computer, and then within your WordPress dashboard going to 'Appearance' and then 'Themes' and uploading and activating your theme.
Remember if you're going with Genesis, which in my opinion is definitely worth the higher price compared to other themes, you'll need to install the Genesis framework first, and then ALSO the child theme.
3.3 – Important WordPress Plugins for Niche Sites
After you've installed your theme, the next thing you should do is install some important plugins (add-ons for WordPress). These are the ones I highly recommend any new site owner install, and they're ALL totally free:
- WordPress SEO – A great plugin that makes SEO a LOT simpler. I'll explain how to use it when we get to content creation.
- WP Super Cache – Very popular free plugin that speeds up your site (note that WPEngine disallows it because they use their own caching instead).
- Contact Form 7 – A popular plugin to easily add contact forms on your site so people can reach out to you.
- Limit Login Attempts – A handy little plugin that slightly increases your WordPress site's security.
I'll get into other useful plugins when we get to creating your site, but this is all you really need right now.
4 – Wrapping Up Part 5
That's it for this installment, nothing complicated whatsoever even if you're totally new to the internet marketing and online business world.
Coming up next is the important stuff: how to actually create your niche website, including SEO guidelines, creating your utility pages, further designing your site, and then adding affiliate links and advertising.
Then after that I'll talk about how to promote, market, and build links for your niche site with the latest strategies, which is a key step.
I hope you've learned a lot and as always, if you have any questions I'm here to help.
Also, if you have anything to add from your own experience, I'd love to hear about it. I'm all ears on how to make this guide better.
Speak soon!


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Published on August 09, 2013
Cone Health Chief Executive Officer Tim Rice has been named to the list of "130 Nonprofit Hospital and Health System CEOs to Know" by Becker's Hospital Review.
According to Becker's, executives were named to the list "…based on their experience and achievements in the healthcare industry, as well as their professional involvement in the communities they serve." All are leaders of organizations "… recognized as some of the nation's top healthcare organizations in terms of clinical and financial performance," Becker's states.
Rice has served as CEO of Cone Health since August 2004. He began his career at Cone Health as a pharmacist at The Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital. Rice has committed Cone Health to becoming a national leader in quality, service and cost when it comes to the delivery of healthcare.
A Fellow in the American College of Healthcare Executives, Rice serves on the board of the North Carolina Hospital Association, The Joint Commission (an accrediting agency for healthcare facilities) and the National Center for Healthcare Leadership.
Rice is active in the community, serving on the board of Greensboro Partnership, National Conference for Community and Justice, Piedmont Triad Partnership and the NC A&T State University Board of Directors.
Rice is a 2012 recipient of the Thomas Z. Osborne Award from the Greensboro Chamber of Commerce. He received the Distinguished Service Award from the North Carolina Hospital Association that same year.
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Mortgage loans are generally structured as long-term loans, the periodic payments for which are similar to an annuity and calculated according to the time value of money formulae. The most basic arrangement would require a fixed monthly payment over a period of ten to thirty years, depending on local conditions. Over this period the principal component of the loan (the original loan) would be slowly paid down through amortization. In practice, many variants are possible and common worldwide and within each country.
Lenders provide funds against property to earn interest income, and generally borrow these funds themselves (for example, by taking deposits or issuing bonds). The price at which the lenders borrow money therefore affects the cost of borrowing. Lenders may also, in many countries, sell the mortgage loan to other parties who are interested in receiving the stream of cash payments from the borrower, often in the form of a security (by means of a securitization). In the United States, the largest firms securitizing loans are Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, which are government sponsored enterprises.
Mortgage lending will also take into account the (perceived) riskiness of the mortgage loan, that is, the likelihood that the funds will be repaid (usually considered a function of the creditworthiness of the borrower); that if they are not repaid, the lender will be able to foreclose and recoup some or all of its original capital; and the financial, interest rate risk and time delays that may be involved in certain circumstances.
More recently, mortgage loan brokers have expanded their businesses to include a web presence. There is now even a market for standard web templates which are used by brokers who want to quickly develop an online component to their business.
Real Estate Financing – Home Mortgage Loan And Loan Types
There are many types of mortgages used worldwide, but several factors broadly define the characteristics of the mortgage or home mortgage or home mortgage loan. All of these may be subject to local regulation and legal requirements.
Interest: interest may be fixed for the life of the loan or variable, and change at certain pre-defined periods; the interest rate can also, of course, be higher or lower.
Term: mortgage loans generally have a maximum term, that is, the number of years after which an amortizing loan will be repaid. Some mortgage loans may have no amortization, or require full repayment of any remaining balance at a certain date, or even negative amortization.
Payment amount and frequency: the amount paid per period and the frequency of payments; in some cases, the amount paid per period may change or the borrower may have the option to increase or decrease the amount paid.
Prepayment: some types of mortgages may limit or restrict prepayment of all or a portion of the loan, or require payment of a penalty to the lender for prepayment.
The two basic types of amortized loans are the fixed rate mortgage (FRM) and adjustable rate mortgage (ARM) (also known as a floating rate or variable rate mortgage). In many countries, floating rate mortgages are the norm and will simply be referred to as mortgages; in the United States, fixed rate mortgages are typically considered "standard." Combinations of fixed and floating rate are also common, whereby a mortgage loan will have a fixed rate for some period, and vary after the end of that period.
Historical U.S. Prime Rates. In a fixed rate mortgage, the interest rate, and hence periodic payment, remains fixed for the life (or term) of the loan. In the U.S., the term is usually up to 30 years (15 and 30 being the most common), although longer terms may be offered in certain circumstances. For a fixed rate mortgage, payments for principal and interest should not change over the life of the loan, although ancillary costs (such as property taxes and insurance) can and do change.
In an adjustable rate mortgage, the interest rate is generally fixed for a period of time, after which it will periodically (for example, annually or monthly) adjust up or down to some market index. Common indices in the U.S. include the Prime Rate, the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR), and the Treasury Index ("T-Bill"); other indices are in use but are less popular.
Adjustable rates transfer part of the interest rate risk from the lender to the borrower, and thus are widely used where fixed rate funding is difficult to obtain or prohibitively expensive. Since the risk is transferred to the borrower, the initial interest rate may be from 0.5% to 2% lower than the average 30-year fixed rate; the size of the price differential will be related to debt market conditions, including the yield curve.
Additionally, lenders in many markets rely on credit reports and credit scores derived from them. The higher the score, the more creditworthy the borrower is assumed to be. Favorable interest rates are offered to buyers with high scores. Lower scores indicate higher risk for the lender, and higher rates will generally be charged to reflect the (expected) higher default rates.
A partial amortization or balloon loan is one where the amount of monthly payments due are calculated (amortized) over a certain term, but the outstanding principal balance is due at some point short of that term. This payment is sometimes referred to as a "balloon payment" or bullet payment. The interest rate for a balloon loan can be either fixed or floating. The most common way of describing a balloon loan uses the terminology X due in Y, where X is the number of years over which the loan is amortized, and Y is the year in which the principal balance is due.
Real Estate Financing – Other Loan Types:
Assumed mortgage
Balloon mortgage
Blanket loan
Bridge loan
Budget loan
Buydown mortgage
Commercial loan
Equity loan
Foreign National mortgage
Graduated payment mortgage loan
Hard money loan
Jumbo mortgages
Package loan
Participation mortgage
Reverse mortgage
Repayment mortgage
Seasoned mortgage
Term loan or Interest-only loan
Wraparound mortgage
Negative amortization loan
Non-conforming mortgage
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Floating World (FLOATM6173)
Tin Pan Alley, Laughing & Clowning, The Bottom Of The Top, Crying Time, Part Time Love, El Paso Blues, If We Can Find It & more.
It's great to see what Floating World and their partners are doing these days, finding sought-after, out-of-print albums by prized bands and musicians and re-issuing them as two-for-the-price-of-one CD sets. We have previously reviewed great releases in the series from The Blasters, Robert Nighthawk and JB Hutto, and on page 2 of this catalogue, Hot Club Of Cowtown.
This excellent set features a couple of early 1970s albums from a revered but seriously under-recorded blues guitarist and singer. Phillip Walker was perhaps one of the missing links between guitarists who made their names and reputations in the late 1950s and 1960s (such as Otis Rush, Albert King, Fenton Robinson, Long John Hunter, etc) and the generation that followed, most successfully Robert Cray, Joe Louis Walker and Stevie Ray Vaughan. Like many, he was originally from Texas but moved to the West Coast before teaming up with producer Bruce Bromberg for these albums.
The first is actually a collection of sessions recorded over a three year period in different studios and with a variety of musicians. Not surprisingly it lacks some cohesion but it has plenty of highlights, with Walker singing and playing on a nice set of (mostly) covers.
The second album is a more unified affair, with better production and a more settled band. Walker himself sounds more confident in his abilities and stamps more of his own personality, and more of his own songs, on proceedings. The singing is crisp, the guitar tighter than previously and the incorporation of horns by Bromberg a delight. A great two-fer!
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Dr. Mallika Marshall
Dr. Mallika Marshall is the kind of medical doctor you want to consult when you are in need of health advice. Board certified in both internal medicine and pediatrics, Dr. Marshall is on staff at Harvard Medical School and is a practicing physician who treats children and adults at the Massachusetts General Hospital Chelsea Urgent Care Clinic.
The Emmy-award winning physician/journalist has been a television correspondent for over a decade. In addition to recently serving as the Medical Contributor to "Katie", Katie Couric's daytime talk show, Dr. Marshall has now returned to WBZ News in Boston as their regular Health Reporter. Before that she served as a regular medical contributor for the CBS Early Show, CBS Newspath, the CBS Evening News, and New England Cable News (NECN). She has also made recent appearances on Al Jazeera America, ABC News Now and Fox and Friends.
Dr. Marshall is a Contributing Editor for Harvard Health Publications (HHP), the publishing division at Harvard Medical School. She previously served as the Medical Director for Everyday Health, the Internet's most popular source of medical news and information for consumers. Dr. Marshall appeared frequently on "Everyday Health", the weekly television show on ABC stations, on which she helped provide viewers with a better understanding of a broad range of health issues, from childhood bullying to epilepsy to diabetes.
Dr. Marshall was also the host of "Dr. Mallika Marshall," a series of health news reports that was nationally syndicated and aired in more than 70 markets, including major cities such as San Francisco, Atlanta, St. Louis, Cleveland, and Houston.
A cum laude graduate of Harvard College, Dr. Marshall received her medical degree at the University of California San Francisco School of Medicine (UCSF), with honors. She completed her medical residency at Harvard in internal medicine and pediatrics. She is a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honors Society, the American Medical Association, the American Academy of Pediatrics, the National Association of Black Journalists, the Association of Health Care Journalists, and serves on the Board of Trustees for the Urgent Care Foundation and on the Board of Directors for Dress for Success Boston. In addition to numerous medical awards, she was also an associate editor of the Harvard Medical School Family Health Guide and a contributing editor for the Harvard Medical School affiliated website, InteliHealth.
Dr. Marshall is writing a series of children's books that will deliver healthy messages in entertaining stories for school-age children. She is also a wife, a mother of three young children, and the daughter of former ABC News anchor, Carole Simpson.


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After receiving public input on a new land-use plan for Wood County, a steering committee is scheduled to meet April 6 to discuss how to proceed with all the data that has been accumulated.
"We're in the working phase now. That's the best way to describe it," said Dave Steiner, director of the Wood County Planning Commission.
The commission sponsored a forum in February to offer the public a chance to voice its opinion on future growth and development. The county's current plan was adopted in 2007.
The Oregon City Schools District is currently negotiating contracts for the Oregon City Federation of Teachers and the Ohio Association of Public School Employees.
The current contracts expire July 31, according to Superintendent Hal Gregory.
An initial meeting with the union representatives started in March, said Gregory. There have been no offers or tentative agreements as of last week.
Negotiations traditionally focus on three core areas, including salaries and compensation, insurance benefits and working conditions, said Gregory.
Registration for the popular and historical 2016 National Trophy Pistol and Rifle Matches began April 1 – fired at Camp Perry, six miles west of Port Clinton, during the months of July and August.
The 2016 Match Schedule will be different from the 2014-2015 National Matches – returning to the original schedule of years past. Events featured will include the John C. Garand, President's Rifle, Hearst Doubles, Vintage Sniper, as well as a multitude of prestigious pistol events. This year also marks the 20th Anniversary of the CMP, so come help us celebrate!
New this year, the CMP will introduce its Legacy Series: an extra week highlighting an assortment of competitions that feature both vintage and modern military rifles. Each event has been named to honor the memories of important figures in marksmanship history, as well as to commemorate the spirit of past and present National Matches.
Al Thompson left Northwest Ohio on August 17 on a bicycle ride around the perimeter of the United States in an effort to raise funds for Habitat for Humanity and Save the Children.
Here is an excerpt from his blog, which you can follow by going to presspublications.com and clicking the icon in the upper right corner.
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The first audio described performance at Opera Holland Park took place in 2014 when the company worked with the specialist audio description company VocalEyes. Audio description is a live commentary which enables blind and visually impaired audiences to follow what is happening on stage and to be able to share the experience with their friends and family.
The 2003 Arts Council report 'Changing the Scene' found that there are several barriers to accessing performing arts. These include cultural and communication barriers, for both sighted and non-sighted people, who assume that the performing arts are not for them. The audio description service aims to address these perceptions to encourage people with a visual impairment to come and experience and enjoy the opera.
VocalEyes provides audio description services for a number of organisations around the country, but Opera Holland Park is the first London-based opera company to offer this facility to its audience members.
The audio-described performance for 2018 Season is the matinee performance of La traviata on Sunday 17 June.
La traviata by Giuseppe Verdi
Sunday 17 June 2018 at 2pm
Touch tour of the set at 1.15pm (meet at 1pm)
Tickets: £20-£80 (concession prices available)
We offer one free ticket for carers
To find out more about La traviata, click here.
To book your tickets for this performance, call the Box Office on 0300 999 1000 or click here.
The performance
There are four key elements for ticket-buyers:
Introductory notes before the performance.
Having purchased tickets to the audio described performance ticket buyers receive a pack of information on what to expect. This will include practical information on the location and layout of the theatre and details of the artistic content, such as a description of the set, characters and costumes, information about the visual style and design of the production.
A touch tour of the set and props
On the day of the performance ticket buyers are invited to take part in a touch tour, a chance to explore the set and handle some of the props, furniture and costumes, helping to gain a fuller picture of the style of the production. The tour is led by the audio describer and OHP production staff and some of the singers will describe their characters. The touch tour takes place an hour before the performance.
The audio description providing key visual elements of the performance.
From the moment the orchestra starts playing the audio describer will provide a commentary to describe what is taking place in the theatre. The description will include characters' actions and reactions, shifts in location and lighting effects. The commentary is delivered live in order to accommodate the changes in pace that are integral to live performance. The describer will time the description so that it does not overlap singing, taking care to describe only essential elements. They will use a vocabulary and a vocal delivery that is unobtrusive and sympathetic to the production.
Meet the performers
Following the performance some of the cast involved in the production will come and meet those who have experienced the audio described performance.
Tickets are offered in the yellow seating zone and include a complimentary ticket for a companion.
'I think this was one of the best ever audio-described operas… this AD script was beautifully constructed to make you aware of the ridiculous situations in the opera without labouring the point. I'm not going to labour the point either: it was just great fun and a wonderful Sunday afternoon at the opera. What more can one ask for? It really was a lovely and easeful experience.' – Audience member
Below is a podcast from General Manager Micheal Volpe and Producer James Clutton about working with VocalEyes.


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The saga concerning The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim on PlayStation 3 continues unabated. The chatter has recently revolved around PS3 gamers not getting a patch other platforms already received, as well as a Bethesda executive noting that Dawnguard DLC wasn't even announced for platforms other than Xbox 360. But then news broke that PS3 gamers may indeed receive the Dawnguard DLC after all.
Today, Bethesda has confirmed that Dawnguard is up and running on PlayStation 3, but there's a catch: it's not running well. Posting on its official blog, Bethesda notes that it's "not yet satisfied with Dawnguard's performance on the PS3. We would like for everyone to have a chance to play Dawnguard, but we aren't going to release it for PS3 knowing that some people's experience in Skyrim will be worse. We do everything we can to have our content available to all; from our free updates, to user mods, to paid DLC. We're as disappointed as our fans when that isn't the case, but we'll continue to push for that reality."
The post doesn't technically confirm that Dawnguard will actually be released for PlayStation 3; in fact, the wording can be interpreted that it may never come out. However, we've reached out to Bethesda for official comment and clarification.
Dawnguard's issues on PS3 follow a litany of problems the PS3 iteration of Skyrim has experienced since its launch last November, problems well chronicled here at IGN.
The DLC pack in question originally came to Xbox 360 last month, and was released today for PC.
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The Satanic Temple was deeply offended by John Boehner's comments directed towards Ted Cruz, where the former GOP Speaker of the House called the Senator "Lucifer in the flesh."
While the atheistic hedonists in the Satanic Temple didn't reject Boehner's criticisms aimed at Senator Cruz, they took issue with comparing the Senator to Satan, whom the humanistic group regard as "symbolic of the Eternal Rebel in opposition to arbitrary authority," as their website explains. The First Tenet – or Commandment, if you will – of Satanism is that "one should strive to act with compassion and empathy towards all creatures in accordance with reason."
Lucien Greaves – a spokesman for the Satanic Temple (and whose name shares the same prefix as Lucifer) – does not see Ted Cruz as being compatible with the tenets of Satanism. As such, Boehner's flippant comment was not only unwarranted, but tantamount to taking Satan's name in vain.
In an interview with The Friendly Atheist, Greaves echoed Boehner's insulting comments, but added that it makes no sense to compare him to Satan:
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"Cruz's failures of reason, compassion, decency, and humanity are products of his Christian pandering, if not an actual Christian faith. It grows tedious when pedophile priests and loathsome politicians are conveniently dismissed as Satanic, even as they spew biblical verse and prostrate themselves before the cross, recruiting the Christian faithful. Satanists will have nothing to do with any of them."
Constitution.com had previously reported:
According to the Stanford Daily, when asked what he thinks about GOP candidate Sen. Ted Cruz, Boehner squished his face, drawing laughter from the audience. He said of Cruz, he is:
"Lucifer in the flesh.
"I have Democrat friends and Republican friends. I get along with almost everyone, but I have never worked with a more miserable son of a bitch in my life."
Of the other GOP candidates, Boehner said he has played golf with Donald Trump for years and they are "texting buddies."


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Certain Messages from Mr. Nikolay Tokarev, Transneft President
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Transneft President Nikolay Tokarev gave an interview to Russia 24 TV Channel.
On Investment Program
The scope of Transneft Investment Program up to 2018 is decreased by 30% , to RUB 56 billion, due to the gradual scheduled reduction in new projects, not because of dividend payments, told Nikolay P. Tokarev in his interview to the TV channel.
"The new construction investment program was squeezed to RUB 56 billion, because we have completed all new major facilities and are stripping off the investment program significantly, and not because we paid or expect to pay greater dividends. So, the figure of RUB 56 billion is what we have envisaged a year ago", he noted.
Change in Transneft Oil Pumping Rate
Nikolay Tokarev also reported that the company drafted the feasibility studies for 20% oil pumping rate increase in 2018, but the Government accepted 3.95% increase only.
"We assumed an approximately 20% increase, but the Government accepted 3.95% increase only. This calculation was well substantiated. This figure is reasonable, it was calculated and is derived from the particular market environment, the cost of services", Transneft President noted.
"We have discussed this issue many times in the Government, the ministry, and the FAS (Federal Antimonopoly Service). Of course, such increase does not suit us because it does not correlate with the electricity tariff growth and the rise in the contractors' service tariffs," he said.
The rate increase below the figure proposed by the Company will not influence the salary of Transneft workers and employees, nor will it entail staff cuts," added Nikolay Tokarev.
"We are going to reduce operational expenses, improve technological processes, shift to a more efficient pumping model. These are the critical drivers for saving our money", he said.
Reduction in oil pumping tariff in Chinese direction
Transneft has no plans to dispute FAS decision on 16.7% oil pumping tariff reduction in Chinese direction, across Kazakhstan, because it was agreed upon by the Government, told Nikolay Tokarev to the TV channel.
"The shareholder backed up FAS decision and opted to support Rosneft decision in such selective way. The shareholder's wish is a must for us, though nobody told us why they opted to do so", he said when asked if the Company would dispute the decision.
According to Transneft President, the situation with the resolution on the tariff to Kazakhstan is paradoxical. "Just imagine: two people are standing in the queue to the box office. The first says: "I need a ticket to point A". The second adds: "So do I, but I will pay just a portion of the money, and the rest will be paid by the first guy who has just been here". Why so, why the first one should pay is not explained. However, it is FAS that explains and listens to all this and says: "A very good offer, let it be this way".
Nikolay Tokarev noted that the Company would overcome all difficulties that the adopted resolution could entail. "Yes, we will feel some financial result, a negative one, based on this, but it is not lethal", he added.
Oil and petroleum product pipeline transport
Transneft President also noted that the oil and petroleum product pipeline transport bill had been submitted to the Russian Government, and the necessary procedures would be taken.
"We managed to submit the draft bill to the government, and the coordination procedures are going to be held at the governmental level. There is the Presidential assignment, to adopt the bill", Nikolay Tokarev noted.
According to him, this bill is necessary to regulate all sections pertaining to the oil quality, relations between producing and transporting companies, oil losses and oil pipeline protection areas. They have tried to address these issues since the 1990's, but the project is pending discussion so far", the Company's President noted.
"In my opinion, it is the dinosaur of the boisterous 1990's when no limitations, restrictions existed, and everyone tried to succeed where he could. Some people feel like reviving this anything-goes attitude, which is a major hindrance to the bill adoption", explained Nikolay Tokarev.
Hydrocarbon Use Prospects
Speaking to Russia 24 journalist, Mr. Nikolay Tokarev also voiced the opinion that oil will remain the most demanded source in motor fuel production, and hydrocarbons in general– for electricity generation worldwide, at least until the end of 2040's.
"In our planning horizon of up to 30 years, oil will remain the most demanded energy source", he replied when asked if pipeline construction and expansion to Europe where electric vehicles are becoming more common is feasible.
According to the Company's President, the shift to electrically-driven cars is a very attractive idea in terms of environment; however, such vehicles cannot be mass produced instantaneously, despite all manufacturers' efforts. In addition to that, the use of electric driven cars is associated with electricity generation that requires hydrocarbon resources since the alternative sources still make a very modest contribution to power generation.
"Environmentalists noticed adverse consequences in wind generation, too – the shaft on which the wind generator is installed vibrates, and there are no living beings for dozens of meters from the shaft, even worms. Wind power plants are installed on offshore platforms, but the problems may arise there as well", added Nikolay Tokarev.
Interview by Transneft President Nikolay Tokarev to Russia 24 TV Channel


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Discussion in 'Adwords' started by zeehman, Aug 11, 2010.
Its been over 2 weeks on my new account? What is going on with big G?
same here, could n't figure out.
Adwords really sucks big balls. that's why.
Having the same problem for my brick and mortar business adwords campaign!
The other annoying thing is that they don't tell me WHY it was disapproved of the first time or HOW to fix it so that it will go live.
Exactly. I'm one of those accounts that was canceled for
NO REASON WHATSOEVER when I was just starting to try
out image ads.
same on ask.com.............they refund my money and told me to take a hike
What ever they are doing must be profiting them big time. Otherwise they wouldn't bother. They don't care too much for low baller like us.
its been over a month and still not approved!!
...............don't you wish that they just disapproved it so you can move on
...........Damn, that is way too long
This happens to a lot of people. Google likes to review certain niche ads before approving them, and I have known people who had to wait for as long as a month before getting accepted. I once faced a similar situation with one of my Ads. The problem is mostly the ad copy, so I wrote another one by using my 'problem' keyword in a different way and the result was instant approval.
Well golly gee. Sounds just like craigslist.
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Microsoft's general manager for hardware and strategy, Carl Stork, gave a keynote address Wednesday at the Intel Developer Conference in Palm Springs, California, where he attempt to end, once and for all, the confusion over Windows 2000 and other future versions of Windows.
Verifying earlier reports in WinInfo, Stork says that "a single operating system code base is Microsoft's long term direction with a single development target for drivers, hardware, and testing" and that Windows 2000 will be the first product to result from this strategy. From then on, all new major Windows releases will be based on this single NT-based code base.
And the release date for Windows 2000? Stork didn't deviate from the "Q4 1999" predictions the company has publicly given previously. As reported in WinInfo, Microsoft is planning internally to ship Windows 2000 in October.
"Our target is \[1999\], but it depends on customer feedback," he said. "The driving factor is absolutely going to be quality."
As for the future, Stork didn't mention Windows 2001 (the consumer product that will replace Windows 98) specifically, but he did briefly discuss the 64-bit version of Windows, which will ship in mid-2000 when Intel unleashes its 64-bit Merced processor.
"As soon as IA64 systems ship we will ship \[64-bit\] Windows," Stork said, noting that Intel and Compaq Alpha versions would be made available.


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She can act, she can sing, and she's easy on the eyes. But is Scarlett Johannson funny? On this week's Saturday Night Live, audiences found out the answer, and it was: kinda.
With significant help from Bjork giving what might be the best musical performance of the 2006-2007 season, Johansson's second turn as SNL MC (she previously hosted in January 2006) was occasionally memorable, but too content to re-hash several long-forgotten recurring sketches. It should also be noted that although the actress' presence seemed to be one of the few where a host didn't have anything to hawk (she didn't mention a movie or anything during her monologue), Johansson most likely booked the gig before her movie The Nanny Diaries was pushed back to September.
The night began with several downright duds, including a halfhearted press conference sketch with George Bush addressing the scandalous ways of Attorney general Alberto Gonzales, and an obligatory Sanjaya joke that dominated Johannson's monologue. Despite the fact that Scarlett's two main assets were prominently on display in a low-front dress, the show was bordering on unwatchable as she and Andy Samberg dueted on "Something to Talk About" with Johansson sounding like the love child of Adam Sandler and Ethel Merman.
The ebb-and-flow began to get a bit better for a "Live with Regis and Kelly" spoof, if only because Amy Poehler and Darrell Hammond really have their characterizations down to a science. Still, the sketch itself wasn't super-funny, and Scarlett's Ivanka Trump impersonation was marred by blatant cue-card reading and even some instances where she began a line before her turn.
Things began to get really annoying, however, once it became obvious that the SNL writers couldn't come up with much new material, even for a visit from an actress of Johansson's talents. First, they dusted off that old sketch that has Kenan Thompson playing a permissive mom with a slutty teenager. Then, we had the unwelcome re-envisioning of "Mike and Toni's Chandelier Galaxy" commercial, this time as Mike's Marbleopolis. After that came the return of Michelle Dison, Kristen Wiig's inappropriate reporter who hits on her female interviewees (remember Jamie Pressly?), and is another sketch that deserves burial.
To be honest, the SNL writers did resurrect one fairly-obscure sketch that is deserving: Samberg's demented Kuato character. It's hard to decide what made the sketch more memorable: the gross-out images, the projectile vomit, or Samberg and Johannson kissing with the tips of their tongues. Either way, this is one recurring sketch worth keeping alive.
The never-boring Bjork sang a cool song called "Earth Intruders," backed by a Polyphonic Spree-like band of females in colorful dresses. The best part may have been that they were actually smiling - it's hard to remember the last time performers seemed to be having so much fun.
As for Weekend Update, the new segment "Really!?!" was worthwhile, giving Seth Meyers and Amy Poehler an opportunity to call out people like Gonzales.
The WORST JOKE of "Update" was too political and not funny enough, and came from Meyers: "The French Secret Service produced nine reports between September 2000 and August 2001, looking at the Al Qaeda threat to the U.S. and knew it planned to hijack an aircraft," he reported. "Although, not to brag, but so did we." The audience actually moaned.
Meyers did redeem himself, however, as he'd later offer up the BEST JOKE: "This week, doctors in New York used a new surgical technique to remove a woman's gall bladder through her vagina," he grinned. "The woman was gracious to the doctors for the surgery - but did want to point out that she had only gone in for a flu shot."
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POTS series is back!!! This time around it is held in Accra, Ghana, 23 October 2017. It is a certainly a pleasure for Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC) and Malaysian Palm Oil Board ( MPOB) to offer you the opportunity to participate in this event. POTS is mooted to acknowledge the importance of Ghana as a major palm oil user and more importantly, a discerning customer of Malaysian palm oil. The event is designed to offer oils and fats players both from within and outside Ghana a platform to exchange, discuss issues affecting the trade and business networking. In this regard, POTS Ghana enables the users to receive updates on the latest development on palm oil trade. For this purpose, we have lined up a team of oils and fats industry experts to present carefully selected papers to update issues affecting the oils and fats trade. We are also honoured to have Malaysia's Minister, Ministry of Plantation Industries and Commodities to deliver the keynote address and officially open POTS Ghana 2017.
We believe that the challenges and issues that are discussed during this event can be translated into business opportunities and partnerships when joint efforts are undertaken between suppliers and palm oil users to develop the trade. Besides, POTS Ghana 2017 also offers opportunities for participating companies to promote their products and image via sponsorship and exhibition. As these effective and popular marketing tools are limited, please consider taking up these opportunities to avoid disappointment.
We believe that this conference will shed insights on current issues and lead to opportunities for expanding trade. Don't miss this opportunity. Be part of this important event by registering now. Your participation will immensely contribute towards improving the quality of the conference.
|Event Programme
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Global Supply & Outlook for Oils & Fats in 2017/18 (Focus on West Africa)
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Investments in Large Oil Palm in Ghana: Constraints, Opportunities and Modalities
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Malaysian Palm Oil in the Global Market : 100 Years of Progress
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Development of the Malaysian Oil Palm Industry and the Importance of Palm Oil in the Global Oils
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Leading Africa's Sustainable Plantations – Shaping the Next Decade
|SESSION 2: Palm Oil Application & Nutrition
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Malaysian Palm Oil: A Versatile Ingredient for Food and Non-Food Sectors in Ghana
|SESSION 3: Market Updates & Opportunities
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Logistics and Transportation Challenges for Oils and Fats in West Africa
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Trends and Market Prospects for Palm oil in West Africa
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Oil Palm in West Africa : Financing Facilities and Risk Mitigation
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GALESBURG -- A Knox County judge will allow a terminally ill woman to testify this week against a man accused of killing eight people in Illinois and Missouri.
Prosecutors from the Illinois attorney general's office told Judge James Stewart Monday that the unidentified woman has cancer and has been given weeks to live.
The woman will testify Wednesday in a closed-door hearing, and her testimony will be sealed.
It was not immediately clear what information the woman would offer about 29-year-old Nicholas Sheley.
Sheley has pleaded not guilty to murder in the June 2008 death of a 65-year-old Galesburg man. No trial date has been set.
He is also charged in the deaths of five other people in Illinois and two in Missouri
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I am very fond of bow ties for my business attire. Bow ties can give a certain sense of authority to a suit. And they seem somehow more practical than long ties; during a day's work I need to attend more to checking the appearance of my ties than of the bow ties, which stay in place.
Here I am wearing my navy polka dot (self tie, obviously) silk bow tie. Bought at Swagger & Swoon
Here I wear a light grey Prince of Wales check wool suit off-the-peg from Austin Reed, London.
Shirt with double cuffs from Spanish Massimo Dutti, and Mother-of-pearl cuff links from Udeshi, London.
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|Here worn with my Morning Stroller suit and a striped Stenströms shirt.
The honourable Sir Winston Churchill made a trademark of his navy "Churchill spotted" bow tie..
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Whose tunes will you be bumping this 4th of July? Are you a fan of Katy Perry, Britney Spears, Taylor Swift, or all three? These popular music stars are constantly competing for the spotlight as number one female hit-maker of recent years. Not only are these lovely ladies on top of the music industry, they're always on top of their patriotic look! Come 4th of July, you can count on these babes to bring the American spirit. Show your spirit this Independence Day weekend with any of our luxury swimwear that would go great on Taylor, Britney and Katy, or even on you!
Katy Perry is always rocking the American flag on her clothing, whether she's going for a casual look, or she's wowing us on stage. We can bet that this weekend on the 4th, she'll most likely be posting up a pic of her wearing something patriotic. We could also bet that we'll be listening to one of her catchy songs, "Firework" to get us pumped up for the holiday and watching some fireworks! Since Katy loves showing off her American pride, she would adore the Red Hot bikini in red, which looks totally hot and spirited! Wear a punchy red suit like the Red Hot to look absolutely jaw-dropping on the 4th, while proudly displaying America's brightest national color in your designer swimwear!
Taylor Swift is one of our favorite "America's Sweetheart[s]" (since there seems to be so many these days!) She's looking real sweet posing against those American flag backdrops in the photos. Although we know Taylor loves the color red, we can't help but think this blue-and-white bikini, the American Girl, would look so adorable on her! She could, of course, keep her red lipstick on while wearing this cute suit to complete the patriotic look. The American Girl is a favorite for July 4th because it's striped, features two of the US national colors, and helloooo, it's called American Girl!
One of the princesses of pop, Britney Spears, is one of America's all-time favorite pop singers. Try putting some of her hot songs on while getting ready in your bikini, you'll feel even sexier! Most of her songs are sexy, and so is this Jet Set Ready bikini we thought would be a good match for her. Brit would probably be captivated by its stripes of red, black and white, that are so stylish and unique. She loves to stun audiences, and she'd do just that in this awesome bikini. Which pop star do you think has the best patriotic style? They're all so great, but is there a clear winner? A "winner" will always be a lady in the sexiest bikini, so choose one of these amazing patriotic bikinis to wear this Fourth of July!


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Sleek iPad is on sale primarily in United States – but tech enthusiast from Pakistan are already looking for ways to get the device in hands, locally.
When inquired, Apple's authorized distributors in Pakistan are not giving out any estimated date for iPad's sale. Unlike their earlier claims, Media Center PK is not very confident for iPad's arrival on their stores. iRaffles, Pakmac – no signs of iPad there too.
Online stores, homeshopping.pk and belisctity.com are left the only options for masses to get an iPad.
Homeshopping.PK is already delivering iPads, that's quite amazing actually. When inquired they said they just got iPads today and are delivering to those who had pre-ordered the devices.
Those who will order iPads today or onwards will get their deliveries by 20th of April, 2010.
They have all three variants of iPad, as following
- iPad 16 GB – Rs. 64,990
- iPad 32 GB – Rs. 72,990
- iPad 64 GB – Rs. 84,990
Here is the link for ordering online at Homeshopping.PK.
Other online stores are saying they won't get iPad before July 2010.


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UKOUG Database SIG
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We have an internal 3–node RAC cluster with a 3-node RAC standby, the data centre lease is going to run out. We do not want to renew the lease. Let's migrate to Amazon RDS! How can we do this? Let's use GoldenGate! This session shows the process that we used to migrate to the new platform and the trials and tribulations encountered along the way.
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Migrate to the Cloud Using Goldengate. A Case Study
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Social Media Marketing
Social Media Facts
- Facebook has nearly 850 million monthly active users
- Facebook has 425 million mobile users
- 20% of all page views on the internet are on Facebook
- The average time spent per visit on Facebook is 20 minutes
- There are over 465 million Twitter accounts
- There are 175 million tweets a day on Twitter
- The second largest search engine in the world is YouTube
- Youtube is the 3rd most visited website according to Alexa
- Youtube has 2 billion views per day
Why is Social Media Marketing Important?
Social media websites such as Facebook, Twitter & Youtube have changed the way consumers find information about products and services on the Internet. Whether you're at home on your laptop or on the go with your smart phone, keeping up with your favorite company has never been easier.
For business owners, utilizing social media can increase exposure and is a powerful tool to stay in touch communicate with people, share information, promote direct marketing, drive sales and reach numerous prospects every day.
How do I Utilize Social Media Marketing Correctly?
Simply setting up a Facebook or Twitter account with your business' information isn't enough. To attract and retain followers, your social media account needs to offer something in return - news, announcements, giveaways, promotions, an incentive to follow your business. How often you update your content is also vital, if not daily – weekly updates should be implemented to keep visitors coming back for more!
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It's Free - Unlike television, radio, the Internet or printed materials – marketing through the use of social media is absolutely free!
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, NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 9 – Legislators from African Parliaments are meeting in Nairobi to draft a common position on climate change to be presented during the UN Conference on Climate Change in Paris set for November 30 to December 11.
Emuhaya MP Wilbur Ottichilo said a common decision would put to an end years of debate on who is best suited to represent the continent's interests at global negotiations.
"As we head to Paris, we need as a continent to go with one position. What is the African position on climate change? As you know, Africa is the least in terms of contributing to climate change globally. The amount of emission that Africa emits to global warming is so minimal; it's actually less than 4 percent, so we are highly aggrieved as a continent," he said of the three day summit slated to begin Wednesday.
Ottichilo, who is a member of the Parliamentary Network on Renewable Energy and Climate Change said lawmakers are uniquely positioned to influence the shape and content of their respective national energy and development agendas and their implementation processes.
He said the target is to ensure that all countries are capable of keeping the global average temperature rise below 2 degrees Celsius and avoiding dangerous climate change.
He said the Paris conference will be a historic opportunity to accelerate the shift to a low-carbon, climate-resilient global economy.
"In Paris we expect more than 120 Presidents to convene to discuss the next agreement after the Kyoto Protocol and as you know very well climate change has become a very emotive because the countries who are responsible for the green house gas emission into the atmosphere which damage the ozone layer, have refused to reduce their emissions," Ottichilo said.
At the Nairobi talks, parliamentarians will explore how they can use this position to transform the extractives and renewable energy sectors through legislation, regulation and scrutiny.
Among the issues to discussed is how Africa can benefit from increased opportunities for businesses that manage risks associated with climate change, and increased opportunities for participation in carbon markets and other clean development mechanism projects.
"How are we going to position ourselves so that we can benefit from the funds that will be given under the Climate Change Convention that can be available for capacity building and more importantly how are we as a continent going to position ourselves to access to financing which is necessary to mitigate against climate change," said the Emuhaya MP.
Parliamentarians representing Kenya, Cameroon, Nigeria, Namibia, Sierra Leone, Zambia and the United Kingdom will gain knowledge and share examples of success and best practice in parliamentary action on energy and sustainable development, with experts from the private sector, civil society and international organisations.


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On 03-25-12 at 12:05 p.m., Goldsboro Police responded to the intersection of Poplar Street and Westview Court, in reference to an individual being shot. Upon arriving they found the victim, Antonio Lamont Deans, of 511 N. Kornegay Street, with an apparent gunshot wound. Mr. Deans was a passenger in a vehicle at the time he was shot.
Mr. Deans was transported to Wayne Memorial Hospital and then air-lifted to Vidant Medical Center in Greenville. Goldsboro Police Department Criminal Investigation Division was called to begin the investigation.
Through the investigation, arrest warrants have been secured on Braddock Bernard Gross III, black male, 20-years-old, last known address of 1218 Franklin Street, Goldsboro, N.C. and Billy Renaldo Hamm Jr., black male, 19-years-old, last known address of 1212 E. Elm Street, Goldsboro, N.C., regarding the shooting. They are both each charged with 4 counts of Attempted First-Degree Murder, 2 counts of Discharging a Weapon into an Occupied Conveyance in Operation, and 1 count of Discharging a Weapon into Occupied Property Causing Serious Bodily Injury.
Anyone with information to the whereabouts of these individuals is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (919) 735-2255 or Inv. Crawford at (919) 580-4213.


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Walk the rim of Kings Canyon, and watch the sun rise and set over the heart of the Red Centre, Uluru (Ayers Rock).
Get your Outback stripes on this three-day jaunt that takes in the most spectacular rock attractions of Australia's Red Centre. Hop aboard a camel for a saunter across the desert, explore lost cities and gardens of Eden along the Kings Canyon Rim Walk, navigate the chasms of Kata Tjuta on a guided tour and get to know Uluru on your own terms during an unescorted morning wander before returning to Yulara.
From 15 October 2018 this trip will be called Uluru Camping Getaway. There are no changes to the itinerary or trip code.
- Start
- Yulara, Australia
- Finish
- Yulara, Australia
- Destinations
- Northern Territory, Uluru, Outback
- Style
- Basix
- Theme
- Short Breaks
- Code
- Physical rating
- Trip rating
- 4 reviews
- Ages
- Min 8
- Group size
- Min 1, Max 24
Why you'll love this trip
Fly in and out of Yulara, saving you hundreds of KM driving between Alice Springs and Yulara
This trips provides you with the best guides in the business who know the Australian outback like the back of their hand
Wander through the iconic domes of Kata Tjuta, and gaze in awe at the sacred rock of Uluru
Dine under the stars and camp within privately owned sites on the red earth of the outback
Hike through natural amphitheatres, rocky chasms and lush oases in Kings Canyon
Is this trip right for you?
This is a 'no frills' Basix trip. Camping is in permenant tents with swags and sleeping bags
Temperatures in the Red Centre can be extreme. During the day the weather can be very hot (and the Australian sun is very strong) so please bring appropriate clothing, use sun protection and drink plenty of water. In the evenings temperatures really drop, so bring base layers and warm clothing.
This trip requires a moderate level of fitness as it involves a lot of walking, allowing you to really get among nature. Please bring sturdy, comfortable walking shoes and comfortable clothing.
On most days of the trip, you'll spend several hours driving through very sparse areas of desert. Crank up the tunes and sit back to enjoy landscapes that you would miss in any other form of travel.
Group participation makes up a lot of this trip, so you'll be required to help with preparation of meals and cleaning up. These are the kind of tasks that bring a group closer together.
This itinerary is valid for departures from 01 April 2018 to 31 March 2019. View the itinerary for departures between 01 April 2019 - 31 March 2020
The Outback. The Red Centre. Down Under. The Never Never. Australia's rugged, rust-cloaked centre has gained itself a fair few monikers over the years, but you really need to travel in the region to appreciate its size and scenery. Following an early afternoon pick-up, we set out across the stark, dramatic terrain of central Australia. The Territory' can be a pretty unforgiving place and, in cruising through this landscape, you'll quickly understand how and why it became so engrained in the Australian psyche. Many early pioneers brought camels over to help them traverse what was then one great big unknown. Today you'll have the opportunity to see Australia just how they would've. Our first stop for the day is Kings Creek Station, an authentic outback station. By late afternoon we will have arrived at our night's secluded campsite located not far from Kings Canyon.
Note: *Pick up times vary at different times of the year as flight schedules change. Please confirm your meeting time and location with our Reservations team. Total driving time is around three and a half hours.
- Camping (with basic facilities) (1 night)
Included Activities
- Watarrka National Park Entry Fees
Meals Included
- Dinner
Total driving time today is about three and a half hours.
- Camping (with basic facilities) (1 night)
Included Activities
- Kings Canyon Rim Walk
- Kata Tjuta Walpa Gorge Walk
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Note: Total driving time is about one hour. A compulsory transfer fee will apply for any flights booked to depart before 12:30pm. If the levy isn't paid in advance then you'll have to make payment directly to your leader.
Included Activities
- Uluru Cultural Centre
- Uluru Base Walk
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Meals2 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners
TransportAll Terrain vehicle
AccommodationCamping (with basic facilities) (2 nights)
Included activities
- Watarrka National Park Entry Fees
- Kings Canyon Rim Walk
- Kata Tjuta Walpa Gorge Walk
- Uluru Cultural Centre
- Uluru Base Walk
Our Rock to Rock trips score an average of 5 out of 5 based on 4 reviews in the last year.
Rock to Rock, May 2018
Rock to rock tour is a perfect way to spend a weekend or fast trip to northern territory...Uluru is amazing and kings canyon too All organization was perfect, allways guides are in touch, friendly and funny
Review submitted 29 May 2018
Rock to Rock, October 2017
Ines Loef
Very good organized trip; felt safe all the time; we only had three days in the red centre, but we have seen the Kings Canyon, Kata Tjuta and Uluru; learned about the aboriginal people; our guide really made this trip unforgettable for us; we had a wonderful time; we can 100% recommend the Adventure Tour Rock to Rock
Review submitted 23 Oct 2017
Dates & availability
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There are currently no scheduled departures on our Rock to Rock trip. If you are interested in other trips in the region visit one of the links below.
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Important notes
1. Default pick up point is Desert Gardens Hotel or Yulara Airport Pick up times may vary at different times of the year, please check "Joining Point Instructions" for pick up times
2. For the Kings Canyon Rim Walk it is a requirement that you have a minimum of 3 litres of water with you. Please consider bringing your own refillable water bottles.
3. Tour finishes at Desert Gardens hotel at approximately 12:00 on Day 3. Any flights booked to depart before 12:30 will require a compulsory transfer fee.
4. This tour requires a sleeping bag. You may bring your own or pre-purchase a sleeping bag from us at time of booking.
5. Please note there is no single supplement is available for this trip
6. From 1 April this trip will be called Uluru Camping Getaway. There are no changes to the itinerary or trip code.


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Sunday, September 6, 2015
About one in 100 people in the United States have experienced an epileptic seizure or been clinically diagnosed with epilepsy.
Epilepsy is a neurological disorder in which the brain experiences abnormal, synchronous electrial activity which results in a seizure. These seizures classically take one of several forms and are most commonly characterized by:
About 65% of epilepsy cases can be easily treated with medication while others may respond to surgery. There are other treatment options for those with difficult to control seizures. In some cases, usually involving children and adolescents, symptoms may simply end.
Having one isolated seizure does not mean that someone has epilepsy; multiple seizures are required for proper diagnosis.
Some cases of epilepsy have an easily identified cause but many cases of epilepsy have an unknown cause. Currently researchers believe that a combination of genetic and environmental factors is responsible for epilepsy.
Genetic factors increase the likelihood of improper brain wiring. It is theorized that up to five hundred individual genes may influence susceptibility to epilepsy. Although mental retardation can be responsible for epileptic seizures, epilepsy does not cause or indicate other mental illnesses and usually has minimal degenerative affects.
Environmental factors such as exposure to lead, carbon monoxide, and other poisons activate repeated seizures.
Traumatic head injury may also result in epilepsy, but one event at the time of the accident does not necessarily indicate the disorder. Unfortunately, not all cases of epilepsy have known causes and remain a mystery for scientists and doctors.
Within epilepsy there are different syndromes that are differentiated by the patient's symptoms. Several common types are:
Absence epilepsy involves momentary unconsciousness during a seizure and usually affects patients from infancy through adolescence.
TLE (temporal lobe epilepsy) usually begins in childhood with focal seizures and has degenerative effects on the hippocampus (a part of the brain).
Neocortical epilepsy is where the patient's seizure originates in the outer section of the brain which may cause a variety of symptoms depending on the location of the seizure.
Lennox-Gastraut syndrome begins in childhood and causes the patient to have atonic seizures that may prove difficult to treat.
An epileptic seizure is a sudden and extreme change of neural dynamics. It is difficult to describe these seizures as a group because their physical manifestations are drastically different. In some seizures the person becomes completely motionless while others cause the person to collapse and violently convulse. Doctors have differentiated seizures into as many as 30 different categories that fall under the headings of generalized and focal.
Generalized seizures affect the entire brain and may also be referred to as local seizures. There are six major types of seizures:
Each has its own characteristic motions that vary greatly between types.
Partial seizures affect a specific location in the brain and are more common than general seizures. In this type of seizure electrical activity originates in a small portion (focus) of the brain. This chaotic signal can be measured using an EEG (multi-electrode electroencephalogram) to pinpoint the source of the problem. Within this category there are:
Partial seizures, like generalized seizures, have characteristic symptoms that help with treatment and diagnosis.
Further information on specific types of seizures can be found elsewhere on the epilepsy page.
Scientists are exploring a variety of avenues for treating epilepsy. Some of the research conducted is basic science to discover the underlying mechanisms that influence brain function. Meanwhile, geneticists are working on finding the genes responsible for epilepsy with the long term goal of using one's genetic code to determine how to best treat his or her epilepsy or even prevent epilepsy through genetic manipulation. Other research is focused on pharmaceutical treatments for the condition to help improve function within individuals and also to broaden the population that can be helped. More cutting edge research involves implanting cells into the brain and the creation of a device that can predict seizures before they occur and warn the individual.
Patients with epilepsy may feel increased social pressure because of the nature of uncontrolled and undesired symptoms of the condition. This has been more prevalent in the past, but may still be seen today, especially in children and adolescents. Seizures in social settings may embarrass the epileptic child and have a negative impact on the surrounding students who might tease or avoid that person thereafter.
In the most extreme cases, consequences of this type of social devaluation increases the risk of low self-esteem, depression, and worse, suicide. Family support and encouragement is essential for minimizing the effect of social stigma and feeling of isolation common to epileptics.
If you or someone you know may have epilepsy, contact your healthcare professional immediately. There are many treatments available for this brain disorder.
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke ? Seizures and Epilepsy: Hope Through Research
Carlton-Ford, S., Miller, R., Brown, M., Nealeigh, N., Jennings, P. (1995). Epilepsy and Children's Social and Psychological Adjustment. Journal of Health and Social Behavior, Vol. 36, 285-301.
Prepared in partnership with Kevin McHugh, BS (class of 2009), Case Western Reserve University School of Engineering.
This article is a NetWellness exclusive.
Last Reviewed: Oct 07, 2010
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This I believe, love is the strongest thing on Earth.
I believe in love. Love can come at any age. I fell in love when I was 15 and I have loved him ever since I met him. He is the quarterback for my school. He is the most perfect guy I think I'll ever meet. We have so much in common. We're athletic, funny, we act so young, college bound, and so much more. When everyone found out about us dating, all they could do was hate on us. Everyone told me that he had to have had more than one girlfriend because he was the quarterback, and people told him I was cheating on him. We pushed through all of this, and are still together today. He tells me all the time how hard it is to be in love with me, and how much stress it is on him. But he also tells me that every little bit of stress is worth it as long as he is with me for the rest of his life. On our 1 year anniversary he gave me a gorgeous promise ring. He told me that the day he graduates will be the day he proposes to me (in front of everyone). We both decided that we'll get married about 29 or 30.
Love can be a very painful thing. We both overcame a miscarriage 3 days after Christmas. Even though we are young we still took it as if we were 30. It was a very hard time for the both of us. We cried just as much as anyone would. He didn't want to see me for a while after that because it reminded him of what he lost, but he made sure that he called me every night to tell me he loved me. Sometimes I think about it and it makes me sick to my stomach. He brings it up occasionally and we talk about how it would be if we would have had the baby, what our lives would have been like, our relationship with our parents and with ourselves. He has two older brothers that are a junior and a sophomore in college and they both have a baby. When we first met he told me that he didn't want to be like them. He said he would have been there for me and the baby for as long as I wanted him to be around. I told him to never leave me.
We have a true bond that can't be broken and I feel it every time we're together. We put each other before ourselves. My mom constantly tells me that when he goes off to college we won't be together any more. She says that he'll find someone else, but I have never believed her. Don't get me wrong. We are defiantly not the perfect couple. We have arguments and times when we just don't talk, but that rarely ever happens. We also have trust issues that are in the progress of being worked out. Those all started from the rumors. We pushed through that like we have everything else. We are a very strong couple, and no matter what ever happens between us he will always be the love of my life.
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This month at Ethical Fashion Bloggers, we are having a slightly more creative challenge than usual. Our challenge for this month is to create an outfit inspired by Frida Kahlo, the Mexican artist and icon of female creativity. Your outfit can be inspired by Frida herself or one of her paintings, it should also include at least one piece of ethical, vintage, upcycled or second hand clothing. You can find images of Frida's paintings as well as further information about her on www.fridakahlo.org.
To enter this challenge please comment below this post or email me on ceri at heathcotecommunications.co.uk with the link to your Frida inspired outfit post by Saturday 17th November. I will post the round up on Sunday. I look forward to seeing your outfits.
With warmest wishes
Ceri x
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