text:
|Drummers Topic Name = Drummer's Name. Use this forum to discuss the drummers profiled on DrummerWorld
|Thread Tools
|Search this Thread
Re: Jeff Porcaro
Miles MIGHT know.
ps: Jeff's consist of Paiste gear included a 10" splash (I checked with Paiste America).
Ya think maybe these cats got together and said, "let's keep 'em guessing?"
It's possible!
Re: Jeff Porcaro
"All the Way Home" (R. Page/P. Leonard) was written after Page attended Jeff's funeral.
EDIT IN: Ornalles, Morotta, Castro, Humphreys, Keltner and 2 others played as they left the "Hall of Liberty" on 8/10/92. That's what the chorus of this tune is about. I think it's a sweet thing to do for a friend and colleague. Richard Page ("Mr. Mister", "Pages", "3rd Matinee") provided some killer background vocals for the Toto record, "Kingdom of Desire" which was Jeff's last album for Toto before his passing.
I love the arrangment of this tune...the harmony vocal-----and is that Vinnie Colaiuta on brushes? Sounds like it! (Especially after hearing "Long time, No Groove" from Tribute to Jeff).
I thought I'd post the link to "All the Way Home" here for those who haven't heard the tune.
Jeff's brother, Steve, is credited as one of the additional musicians on 3rd Matinee's record "Meanwhile" (1994). The strings and flute patches, and some of the other synth work must be Steve's....sounds like something he'd do.
This is an awesome tune.
Last edited by gretschgal1; 01-13-2008 at 05:28 AM. Reason: additional information
Re: Jeff Porcaro
Interesting, I will have to listen to 'on every street' to try and shed light on the manu/jeff thing...
The only time Ive heard Jeff play a splash of any discription is on David benoits album 'freedom at midnight' which was around the same time he did that starlicks vid where he also had a small splash on his set up there. Even so he never used it much, unlike manu katche who used them alot...
ANOTHER jeff album ive just listened to, and im sure some of u guys would enjoy, is the self titled Eye to Eye first album, featuring a good female vocalist (cant remember name). Jim Kelter also plays on it, and guess what, I can't find track credits! But check out 'Nice Girls' on it, im sure its Jeff, and WHAT A GROOVE. Sweet bass line too.
Re: Jeff Porcaro "Eye to Eye"
From Jeff's Discography at Toto Network
Eye to Eye
Track listing
1 Hunger Pains -jeff track
2 Life in Motion -jeff track
3 Nice Girls -jeff track
4 More Hopeless Knowledge
5 Progress Ahead -6 Physical Attraction -jeff track
7 Time Flys - jeff track
8 On the Mend
Album credits
Julian Marshall Keyboards
Jeff Porcaro Drums
Dean Parks Guitar
Timothy B. Schmit Vocals
Ian Underwood Synthesizer, Keyboards
Ruth Underwood Percussion
Starz Vander Lockett Percussion
Eye to Eye Main Performer
Elliott Randall Guitar
Jim Keltner Drums
Deborah Berg Vocals
Abraham Laboriel Bass
Rick Derringer Guitar
Donald Fagen Synthesizer, Keyboards
Chuck Rainey Bass
this album was tracked in 1982........five or six years BEFORE the instructional he did, which was '87-'88 @ Schnee Studios.
8in. cup chime
6in. cup chime
(2) TWO 18" crash
1 16" crash (fast crash, maybe?)
20" Formula 602 Ride (I'd LOVE to own one!)
14" Formula 602 hats
Paiste told me that Jeff's cymbal consist circa '92 included 13" Signature heavy hats, a 10" signature splash, 20" signature full ride and various other stuff. (Lost the piece of paper I wrote it down on-but I remember the splash as part of it because I thought it was cool that he had one listed in the set up.
Mostly, it's all crashes of various sizes.
Last edited by gretschgal1; 01-14-2008 at 10:56 PM. Reason: MORE INFO
Re: Jeff Porcaro
Wicked, thought he drummed on most of it. Good research cheers. I Thought those two tracks (5,8) sounded more likely to be Keltner. Like The 'More hopless knowledge' one, simple and also a bit tricky to do (for me anyway) with the Bass on every other '3'.
That discography is brill
Re: Jeff Porcaro
Somebody just sent me a short (!) cut up clip of "Gone Buttlefishin'"
JOE's work on marimba and vibes is to die for, and Jeff's hi-hats? Man, that's just insane!
The JNH thing was live to disc.... HOW many arms did this guy have, again?
ps: Hit youtube and look for "Joe Porcaro/Emil Richards LA Big Band". Papa Joe is a cool cat!
Re: Jeff Porcaro
From the MD article (Someone posted a link earlier).
This quote from Keltner nails me every time I see it:
"...later 'Hold The Line' by Toto that I realized Jeffrey had become one of the baddest cats on the planet. "
"Music aside, one of the things I loved most about Jeff was his selflessness. He was always taking care of someone else's needs. And he hated seeing anyone being taken advantage of or treated badly. He was always giving things away and offering encouragement to sincere young players. "
How sweet is THAT!?
Very cool stuff.
Re: Jeff Porcaro
He is truly missed.....
Re: Jeff Porcaro
That's the cool thing though about Jeff---every time you turn around you hear SOME TRACK that he played on, or had something to do with in some way. That legacy is still inspiring people (of which I am one).
I heard a Gospel group the other day and they did a tune called "Let me Leave a Song".
Jeff left upward of 702 songs for us to learn from.
That's a crazy amount of work for the 21 years he was here working. 38 years on the planet and 21 of those actively using what he'd been handed to touch hearts and make folks just FEEL good. His playing is one of the reasons I'm glad we have CDs and cassettes and vinyl to hear things from. It's a learning experience for some of us.
There's a life-lesson in what he did. Never take what God hands you for granted-whether it's drums, or the roof over your head or the people in your life. I think he used the talent in the right way-always inspiring and it's an uplifting thing.
Great legacy to leave when ya go, right?
Re: Jeff Porcaro
To me, JP is still very much alive.
I'm always hearing new stuff he's played on, like it's just been released (if you know what I mean).
My favorite track? "Wrong side of the tracks"...
...I don't think I've heard anybody play such a mean, solid, and continuously driving groove that that. False Stop!
Re: Jeff Porcaro
Plus, folks have a listen to "Too good to last" on the same album (All dressed up).
To me there cannot be a more in the pocket groove. I've never heard, in 20 years worth of listening to drummers in general, anyone else playing that good.
Re: Jeff Porcaro
I've asked Mr. Gavin Harrison to choose between Manu and Jeff on "Heavy Fuel"...
Let's see what he will answer...
Re: Jeff Porcaro
At first I thought the drum track to Heavy Fuel was just pure heavy rock. But I've scrutinized this song, and it's sounding more and more mechanical. I think Gavin has raised a good point.
Mark Knopfler, if your reading, PLEASE TELL US!!
Re: Jeff Porcaro interviews
The first half of this one is great!
Re: Jeff Porcaro: JNH: Sheffield Labs disc!
Someone I know from Maryland has been very kind. Tomorrow is my birthday. This young lady I know is a huge Steve Porcaro listener---she knows what an influence he and his brothers have been on my musicianship.
Today I open my mailbox and there's a package in there from my friend---for my birthday.
The James Newton-Howard & Friends Sheffield Labs thing. I think of all the tracks, "Tandoori" and "Borealis" are my favorites at the moment.
Jeff is definitely in his element, and Joe must have hauled in a truckload of auxillary percussion for this one. I'm a keyboard player first-piano has always been my first musical love. The drums came later. BUT this whole disc sparkles.
Not only do I get to hear those old (Now "Vintage" synth sounds) but get to hear Jeff anchor the whole darn thing with some solid groovin'.
Pretty sweet way to begin a birthday celebration I think.
Someone here said "Gone Buttlefishin'" was a great track. Agreed---but "L'Daddy" and "Tandoori" are standouts for me right now, along with "Borealis" which is just gorgeous.
If anybody has the original release---there were sketches of the keys players drawn and included in the book. Those were done by Jeffrey, or so I'm told.
Mine's a re-issue and doesn't have the sketches but I've seen them from another copy of the disc. TOO funny!
Get this one if you can find it. There's even a photo in mine of Doug Sax getting a pie in the face! (Bill Schnee told him TWICE to get outta the booth!!!!!)
Funny stuff to read how the thing almost didn't go down. They had so much going on with other projects that Dec. 16,17, and 19 was almost "last minute". 1983 was a BUSY year!
JP Discography: THANKS TONY!
Big kudos to TonyAKA for an entry from Jeff's credits list that I missed over at Toto Network.
Tony sent me an album and credits for the list and it's now got its own place in the Porcaro Hall of Records.
Re: Jeff Porcaro
Sorry if this has been posted before, but is this legit? Porcaro and Lukather with Paul McCartney on Silly Love Song?
Gretsch New Classics
Agop Signature SE, Zildjian K, K Custom & A, Sabian HHX Legacy
Re: Jeff Porcaro
Hi Steve
Yes, I believe it is. It's From the soundtrack of "Give My Regards To Broadstreet"...
What a hilarious video!
And Thanks Gretschgal1!
Last edited by remoAKA; 02-17-2008 at 09:09 PM.
Re: Jeff Porcaro
Tony's correct. It is legit. If you think the video's wacky, check the group photo!
The makeup crew did a great job.
As I understand it, Jeff and Luke were the only two from TOTO to be in the video.
This was done not long after Toto swept the 25th annual Grammys.
(Jeff and his wife Susan are pictured at the far right edge of the photo).
. My guess? This was the night of the movie premier....though I can't be completely sure.
Re: Jeff Porcaro
TonyAKA and gretschgal1,
Thanks for the confirmation. I love the song even more now. What a wacky photo! Awesome.
Gretsch New Classics
Agop Signature SE, Zildjian K, K Custom & A, Sabian HHX Legacy
Re: Jeff Porcaro
Hey Steve!
No problem on the confirmation. I discovered MANY tracks that Jeff played on that I'd either forgotten about, or that I just wasn't aware of. With 700 different credits to his name that we KNOW of (and perhaps that many more that we don't....), it's not hard to learn something new.
ps: Gretsch New Classics on the way? VERY cool.
After having my kit for 8 months, I finally found a kick drum sound I can live with.
I put the biggest fluffy towel in there I could find. The drum still speaks, but it's got that low-end punch I was looking for. Catalina Maple ---nothing beats that sound. it's a very warm tone-and this little 6ply 6piece still rings even with a little muffling here and there so as not to wake the landlord! *lol* You're gonna LOVE playing Gretsch.
Re: Jeff Porcaro
I didn't follow Jeff as much when I was younger (other than Toto stuff), but I have since started listening to him a lot more. My son is into Paul McCartney, and I just happened to run into that thing with Porcaro when looking for McCartney classics like "Live and Let Die", "Silly Little Love Song", etc.
Thanks for the encouraging stuff on Gretsch. I was looking at either Yamaha or a number of the Gretsch lines (Catalina, Renown, New Classic). Realy excited to be part of the "family" of Gretsch lovers.
Gretsch New Classics
Agop Signature SE, Zildjian K, K Custom & A, Sabian HHX Legacy
Re: Jeff Porcaro
That video is hilarious. The last time I saw this movie was in the 80's, all I remember is a scene where they're playing a ballad and Ringo is frantically looking for his brushes. By the time he finds them, the song is over.
Cool to see Jeff doing the 'drummer thing' of nonchalantly looking off into the distance as he's jamming.
And anybody know who the bass player is? I always thought McCartney played bass on this album.
Re: Jeff Porcaro
This is a cracker!!
Re: Jeff Porcaro
That is a TUNE!! .....(goes to find the album version)
An album ive been listening to recently with jeff on (all of it) is 10cc 'meanwhile' album. Really great album with Freddie "Ready Freddie" Washington on bass (very nice). It is recorded around the time Jeff recorded 'Kingdom of desire' and has that similar snare sound. really nice stuff-reccomended. 'Wonderland' has a very 'Mushanga' feel to it....
Re: Jeff Porcaro
Hey Crew,
Great topic! Who else to talk about than the Groove Monster himself! In June 2006 I saw Toto just as they were taking off on their latest world tour. Got to talk with Greg P.(keys) and asked him what tune was his favorite when playing with JP. He answered, "I Keep Forgettin'". Of course! I had a drumhead with me in hopes that I could get all the band to sign it. Not only did Greg sign it, he then took it back to the green room for the rest of the band to do their thing, then brought it back to me! Cloud NINE!!!!!!!!!!!
Remember Solid Gold the tv show? I can recall watching Michael McDonald singing(actually lip-synching) and Jeff behind his kit looking hip as ever. Jeff had that aura about him that everyone respected. I wished that I could have met the man. My all-time favorite drummer. Take it easy folks!
Re: Jeff Porcaro
An album I've been diggin recently is "Wild Child" by Valerie Carter (1978). Now this is one super cool album. Really bluesy, and some great keyboard sounds from James Newton Howard.
Recommend it. Especially the track "Crazy"
JEFF: @ "vOTE#1.COM" on the "Legends" list!
SEVERAL Toto listeners nominated Jeff for the "Best All Time Rock Drummer" and were ignored.
So...myself and a couple other brave souls decided we weren't taking "no" for an answer and now Jeffrey's listed with Bonzo, Cozy Powell and Keith Moon in the "Best Rock Drummer of All Time (LEGEND)" poll.
Simon Phillips, Phil Collins, Neal Peart, and many others are in the 'current' "All Time" list.
I've already voted today.
Here's the deal.
1. One "LEGEND" bumped off the poll every TWO (2) weeks.
2. One "Current" bumped from the list every WEEK.
It took an Act of Congress to even get Jeffrey mentioned on the list.
I was told, "We are well aware of who Jeff Porcaro was...."
I was also told that a "combined vote" would be considered.
This ticked me off because Phillips and Porcaro are totally different Animals stylistically...and they should be listed seperately on any subjective poll.
Two tries, and the guys who run the website GOT IT RIGHT.
Jeff's kids can vote for their Dad now. (I've sent the link to Miles and Jeff's nephew Chase) and also to a few others directly associated with Jeff.
Bonzo is in the lead, which is kind of appropriate, as he was one of Jeff's biggest influences when it came to the 1/2 time groove for "Rosanna"; but there was a lot of Bonham's attitude wrapped up in a small-framed Italian kid who changed the face of music with his playing.
Vote....but let's not stuff the ballot box, gang.
Let's see just how long we can keep Jeff's name on the "Legends" list.
If he gets bumped; oh well....he's THERE and that's what counted with me.
I was doing this as a nod to the fellow's influence on my overall musicianship-not just my beginning drum chops. Also, to give his kids a chance to vote.
Several of those touched by the Gift he had; weren't about to let him be ignored again.
In that, we succeeded.
VOTE y'all.
Last edited by gretschgal1; 03-07-2008 at 03:28 AM. Reason: corrected link
Re: Jeff Porcaro
(i.e. "Let's make a loop"...."Like the old days").
I THINK "Wonderland" has that loop on it.
he also mentioned playing a 20x20 rope drum.........I hear that sometimes when I'm not even listening for it. That's a great album, and I think may have been one of the last Jeff recorded before he left us.
Re: Jeff Porcaro
Shame to see Jeff's been eliminated from the running.
Yeah you've got some phenomenal drummers out there today, but I still believe there's never been a touch quite like Jeffrey's.
Re: Jeff Porcaro
hey TONY! After speaking with a few of Jeff's friends via the Toto Network, my best guess is that Jeff would have voted for Bonzo, regardless of whether Jeff was on the legends list or not!! (Think, "Rosanna" was a direct "Fool in the Rain" rip-off with a little Purdie tossed in for good measure!). So....
Yeah; but hey-we got his name listed SEPERATE from Simon's for a reason.
I fought like a mofo to get him listed on the "legends" side of it so his kids could vote for him. Check out the "Symetrics" page at Myspace. That's Jeff's middle kid Miles, and his nephew, Chase Porcaro Duddy --and those kids got to vote for Jeffrey for a solid MONTH.
So all is nawt lost -ha ha!
SCORE ONE for a true legend and a dude what I'm told was VERY humble about his Gift and life in general.
Says Michael Porcaro (about his older, shorter bro):
"Jeff was just a regular guy who tried to live life just like anybody else, and was a very devoted Dad when that became part of his life".
At Toto 99, there's a video clip of Mikey where he states that Jeffrey's heart was "that of an artist". And that to, "Know Jeff was to love him."
What a sweet way to remember FAMILY. Mike's just the coolest.
At times, JEFF has stated that Mike was the 'better drummer' of the two of them.
I submit, humbly---after hearing those two play on a lot of stuff, that there wasn't a groove Jeff carved out that Mikey couldn't stitch shut. Pocket was re-defined any time those two sat down to play. The Beegees were "The Brothers Gibb".
Might it be stated that Jeffrey and Mike Porcaro were "The Brothers Groove"???
Mike is currently battling an arm injury that prevents him from touring.
God Bless Mikey.........I hope he can play again soon.
Re: Jeff Porcaro
when Jeff passed away in 1992 (5th August) I was taking a sunbath in a beach in Sardegna (Italy).
I didn't even know about him.
After some time I listened to Toto IV but I didn't know who the drummer was.
The minute I linked the two things I almost cried. It sounds stupid crying for people who you even don't know.
So I'm asking you: why?
In these years I tried to find an answer and I've come up with this: because when Jeff played he was expressing himself as a human being.
So to know the beauty of his playing was meaning to know his beauty as a human being.
That's why I almost cried. Because the earth has lost a true Human Being.
Re: Jeff Porcaro
That's a nice post Alex,
I couldn't agree more. For me though, I don't remember Jeff passing. I was only a 12 year old boy at the time.
It would be another two years before I even knew who he was. The funny thing is, I WAS actually well aware of Jeff throughout the 80's. I always remember being a kid and hearing "I Keep Forgetting", and being aware of the bass drum toward the end. My mother was a huge George Benson fan, and I absolutely loved "Lady love Me, One More Time", being aware of the Hats toward the end. And who was a true 80's child who didn't love "Human Nature"!!!??? That Tom to Snare Roll at the chorus of the Shoop Shoop Song!? Hell, I was digging that shuffle on "You Might Need Somebody" way before I even had the presence of mind to ask who the man behind the drums was.
I saw Dave Weckl in a clinic recently. He was asked who his favourite drummer was, and before the kid could finish his sentence, Dave replied, "No...No...that would be too narrow minded, NEXT!".
While I see his point, I can't help but put Jeff above all the rest in my mind. I really see him as a set standard, with most of my other fav's being apprentices of Jeff, eg, Vinnie, Abe Jr, Gregg Bissonette etc.
The interviews over at Musicast are real gold (thanks to Gretschgal for pointing that one out). Although they all talk a lot about Jeff, to me, David Hungate's really stands out. Here is somebody who was extremely close to Jeff, with some excellent stories, and real heartfelt words. And what better way to describe Jeff than as photography, "He was always in focus"...
Echoing Dave's sentiments, whenever I'm blasting a record with Jeff on, he's there, right there.
R.I.P my brother. The world is a sad place without you, but incredibly fortunate to have been blessed with what you left behind.
Re: Jeff Porcaro
I am convinced that heart attack was set in motion due to the organophosphate Dursban, which is what Jeff was spraying in the yard that day.
According to a BBC Radio1 interview with Luke last year, Lukather stated that Jeff told Luke by phone that afternoon that he was, "gonna go take care of the yard---having a barbecue this weekend."
For those unaware---Dursban is in the exact same chemical class as SARIN and VX
I have researched this for years because I went through anaphylactic shock about nine months before Jeffrey did....the only difference?
I lived.
Folks, that's FRIGHTENING.
iF YOU'VE NEVER gone through Anaphylaxis, it is hideous.
Fever, chills, sore throat, restricted breathing and the ER staff that worked with me monitored my blood pressure for TWO HOURS....to make sure it would actually stablize--and stop fluxing.
My situation was due to Tampons. Fellas---read the insert in the box of tampons.
I went through that.
Organophosphates like Dursban and Malathion are tacky. Jeff got enough of it that it stuck to the lining of his lungs. It attaches itself (the organophosphate) to smooth muscle.
(i.e. Diaphragm...? Paralyzes smooth muscle. Atropine and 2PAM and oxygen into the lungs are the ONLY WAYS to break that bond-this mess was a NERVE agent that Jeff was messing with that day.
Scott tells me Jeff would fit into the back seat of Scott's Porsche-grab his kit and they'd go to a gig---WITH Jeff's drums in the car.
My guess is that Jeffrey was no taller than 5ft. 7in.
He was small-framed.
Too much bug killer is a BAD thing.
I spray soap and water on my roses now. Always have for the past few years.
Jeff had a family history of atherosclerosis.
I have read another interview in which Luke stated that two of Jeff's uncles passed before they hit 40.
I lost a cousin to 'hardening of the arteries" when Joel was 17.
But for me, sitting out in the sun on 6 August 1992....hearing that it was an allergic reaction?
That's what Anaphylactic Shock is.
Somehow ---tampons did that to me, but are any of you allergic to peanuts or shellfish?
Same deal can happen to you.
I had gone through that crap NINE MONTHS before Jeff left us.
I cried for TWO HOURS knowing what I know---because I'd gone through it.
God bless him,---he had to be so scared.
It is a FRIGHTENING thing to know your throat's closing on you....or that you have a fever Tylenol won't cut through.
And when your BP starts going crazy---gang. If I can do ONE THING related to our loss of a kickin' drummer -it's tell people to know what the sings of Anaphylactic Shock are.
They're real.
Lived through it.
I wish Jeff had---his youngest kid would have grown up with his real dad around.
God knows what he's doing. My guess?
He allowed Jeff to leave us so that we'd learn to treasure this Music and the talent to play.
And to treasure our families and friends.
If I hear "Pamela" or "Calling Elvis" I crank it up. "KOD" is my absolute fave record other the "TOTO IV" that Jeff was on for his band. But there are COUNTLESS other tracks I grew up hearing that are jsut unmistakeably "Jeff".
It's a hoot to be able to hear his work, still.
TOO MUCH fun.
Somebody mentioned Abe Jr.
Check out Lukather's "Ever Changing Times" (new disc -June 3rd Stateside).
Abe Jr. threw down some very "Jeff" things for Luke's latest solo effort.
Jammin' his OWN way all the same. Abe Jr. KICKS BUTT on that album.
(So too, does Luke's kid Trevor!)
LUKATHER MADE THE ANNOUNCEMENT AT THE BEGINNING OF JUNE that TOTO is now dissolved.
This was sad news to me, as I've grown up with these cats.
(How many of us have heard these guys for eons?)
I just thought I'd put this out here for those who are familiar with 'em.
Re: TOTO IS DISSOLVED
Re: Jeff Porcaro
It is in fact true, for the moment there's no Toto anymore. Lukes on solo tour, they all needed a break after such a long time of touring (too long!) and hey, these guys are getting older too.
only future will tell! it would not be the first group to make a big comeback!!!
@alexdrum: nice brasil shirt!!!
Re: Jeff Porcaro
Just been listening to Lady Love Me (George Benson).
Here's a thing to do (if you haven't already). To do this, you need to take a decent recording. Mine is from the original CD, plus you need to be wearing headphones.
Crank the volume RIGHT up during the end fade, and right at the very end of the fade, about 3:57, check out the hi-hats. I love how funky they are!
I noticed it when I was half drifting off to sleep while listening to my ipod. Needless to say, I was well awake after hearing that.
Hope everyone's well?
Re: Jeff Porcaro
This is interesting!...
I'll be keeping my eye on this one to see how much it goes for!!
Re: Jeff Porcaro
the Supraphonic snare was taken off eBay b/c the seller was not getting any real offers - he only got people wanting Jeff stories. not to mention that the price is a wee bit steep, even though it really was Jeff's. i wish the seller luck. owning that drum would have to bring some sort of fabulous, magical juju into one's playing.
Last edited by jennielucas; 09-09-2008 at 07:58 PM. Reason: cat playing on keyboard deleted a bracket that screwed the font
|Thread Tools
|Search this Thread


text:
You are about to enter a website that may contain content of an adult nature.
Hello everyone, this is black cam girl SweetyTyna here. I'm 20 year old Female speak English and French in the ebony live sex chat action. Can You feel the naughtiness ? Now come join my side in my Private Room so I can take You where no man has ever walked.. I am a sweet girl,that love to have fun and join the company off a nice naughty man. Join my room and lets have fun. masturbation,flex ible, blowjob, feetjob, dominate, mistress is my expertise and also what I will do in private black sex cam show. I have Black eyes, Long Black hairs and my measurements are 90-62-92. For Turn ons: The idea of f*cking in public places makes me extremely crazy! The fear of being noticed excites me the most. The only thing I need is a partner. Any volunteers?. For TurnsOff: I`m a nice girl with real personality, not a dummy. Please keep that in mind while we are together. ;o). If you prefer kinks, then Shaved, are mine. I'm just hungry for a HARD cock, can't wait to see u at my ebony sex chat room! :)
This website contains black girls webcam, ebony cam and black cam sex related sexually explicit content.
You must be at least 18 years of age to enter this website.
© Since 2012 ebonycamsplus.com Ebony Cams Network All Rights Reserved
AllHosts1 - AllHosts2 - AllHosts3 - AllHosts4 - AllHosts5 - AllHosts6 - AllHosts7 - AllHosts8 - AllHosts9 - AllHosts10 - AllHosts11 - AllHosts12

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Science is cool. I know that, and you probably know that, but a lot of people still don't.
That's why I love love love this series of ads by the Vancouver Science World Centre, a science museum in Canada:
That's just one of several posted on Buzzfeed. They're all funny, and some are gross, which is also funny.
This is the same museum that ran really funny TV ads earlier this year, too. In my opinion they've set the standard on how to reach out to folks and get them interested in the natural world. The ads are funny, which gets your attention; makes an odd, seemingly out-of-place statement, which keeps your attention a bit longer; then uses the phrase "We can explain", which brings the message home. Awesomeness.


text:
"Window-Curtain" Structure of the Orion Nebula Revealed by NASA's Hubble Space Telescope
Recent images made with the Wide Field Camera on NASA's Hubble Space Telescope have revealed the structure of a thin sheet of gas located at the edge of the famous "Great Nebula" in Orion, an estimated 1500 light years from Earth. Astronomers, who compare the appearance of this sheet of gas with that of a rippled window curtain, report that this emission traces the boundary between the hot, diffuse interior of the nebula and an adjacent dense cool cloud. The sheet is seen in light emitted by atoms of gaseous sulfur (shown in red in the photograph). This emission is strongest under conditions which are intermediate between those in the interior of nebula and those in the dense cloud.
"Window-Curtain" Structure of the Orion Nebula


text:
Barr Avenue, George Perry Street closures set
On Dec. 20, portions of Barr Avenue and George Perry Street will be closed for construction activities related to the new classroom building project at Mississippi State University.
The closure on Barr Avenue will extend from the intersection with George Perry Street to the entrance of the Critz Hall parking lot. On George Perry Street, the closure will extend from the intersection with Barr Avenue to the entrance of the YMCA-Post Office loading dock.
These closures will remain in effect until construction has been completed, which is scheduled for fall 2015.
Please review the accompanying image for the exact location of the closures, and plan commuting routes accordingly.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation. If you have any questions regarding this announcement, please contact MSU Facilities Management at 662-325-5830.


text:
Or download our app "Guided Lessons by Education.com" on your device's app store.
Design a Floating Cork Boat
Kids love experimenting to see what sinks and what floats. And aside from being fun, this kind of hands-on exploration is great practise in the scientific method, not to mention a cool introduction to physics.
Here's a great activity that uses corks and toothpicks to create a fleet of floating boats. Which design makes for the most seaworthy vessel? Your child will need to use creative thinking and experimentation to find out!
What You Need:
- Assorted wine corks (champagne corks are also fun to experiment with)
- Toothpicks
- Waterproof glue
- Newspaper
- Paper
- Bottle caps (optional)
- Exacto knife (for adult use)
- Pot or large bowl filled with water
What You Do:
- Set up a clean workspace and line it with newspaper. Lay out all of your supplies.
- Start with a basic cork. Place it in the "pond" (your bowl of water) and observe it. Cork is a very buoyant material and should float effortlessly.
- Have your child start to brainstorm new designs to optimize his cork and create a cool new boat. Then get started working on a set of prototypes! He can glue multiple corks together to form a raft, attach two corks with two toothpicks to make a catamaran, make "sails" with a toothpick and small square of paper, use bottlecaps to add to the fun, or have a parent help him cut corks into thinner segments using the Exacto knife (be careful, as these craft knives are very sharp). The sky's the limit, so encourage your child to go crazy and take chances. He can periodically check the buoyancy of his creations in the "pond."
- Once your child has created a set of creative cork boats and the glue has dried, head down to the park or nearest place where you can find a pond or other calm body of water (in a pinch, a bathtub will do). Place all of the cork boats in the water and observe! Which ones did the best? The worst? Have your child make hypotheses about the design features that helped the successful cork boats, and tell you why he thinks they worked.


text:
Automated Python testing with nose and tdaemon
If you're testing your code at all (and you are, right?), it's awfully convenient to automatically have your test suite run whenever something in your project changes. This is particularly handy if you're doing test-driven development (TDD), where you'll be writing a lot of tests and need immediate feedback on them.
With Python this is made easy with the help of nose and tdaemon.
In a hurry? Jump straight to the summary!
Both tdaemon and nose can be installed via Cheeseshop (or "PyPI", for the suits), using pip:
sudo pip install nose tdaemon
(You might not need sudo, depending on your setup).
An interlude: pip versus easy_install
You can use easy_install instead of pip. It should work just fine, for what we're trying to do here. But do yourself a favor and switch over to pip. It's as simple as
sudo easy_install pip
Another interlude: whither tdaemon?
If you google "tdaemon", the first result is a github tree from Bruno Bord, tdaemon's author. The version at Cheeseshop (yes, I'll keep calling it "Cheeseshop", damn it!) lists John Paulett as author and points back to the github repository as its home page. Both versions are almost exactly alike, except that the Cheeseshop one has a slight enhancement (a command-line argument to ignore specific directories). John Paulett took tdaemon, added that feature and packaged it for Cheeseshop. So we'll use his version.
Getting cute notifications
So far, if you simply execute tdaemon on a terminal, it'll monitor the current directory and run nosetests whenever it detects a change. Which is fine, but I don't want to switch to the terminal all the time while I'm programming, if I don't have to. So let's arrange our environment so that we get visual alerts every time the tests are run.
On Mac OS X
I assume you already have Growl on your Mac. If you don't, install it, it makes your life easier (if you don't know, it should be at the bottom row on your System Preferences panel).
The NoseGrowl nose plugin provides Growl notifications. Unfortunately, NoseGrowl installation from PyPI is currently broken: there is only an egg for Python 2.5 on Cheeseshop. The original source code on bitbucket has a bug on setup.py, but Osvaldo Santana was kind enough to fork and fix it. So:
hg clone http://bitbucket.org/osantana/nosegrowl
cd nosegrowl/nose-growl
sudo python setup.py install
By the way, NoseGrowl's author, Victor "crankycoder" Ng, told me a few months ago that he was looking for someone to take over for him. So, if you find the project useful, please consider talking to Victor and volunteering to maintain it. Might make him less cranky :) [Edit: perhaps Osvaldo will step up?]
On Linux (Gnome)
There is a NoseGrowl-inspired plugin adapted to use Gnome's notification system. It's called nose-notify and can be installed directly from Cheeseshop:
sudo pip install nose-notify
I don't know if there is a notification plugin for KDE. If you do, let me know and I'll add it here!
Putting it all together
Open a terminal window and cd to the root directory of your project (tdaemon recursively looks at everything down from there).
If you're on OS X, type:
tdaemon --custom-args="--with-growl"
If you're on Linux, type:
tdaemon --custom-args="--with-notify --no-start-message"
Since you're passing custom arguments to nosetests, tdaemon will ask you to confirm that this is the command you want to run. Simply type "y".
Note that, on Linux, nose-notify has a "--no-start-message" option. This is handy, as the start message is mostly useless, and, on Ubuntu, it sticks for a few seconds and delays the actual test results.
Now you can create a file called, say, "tests.py", add tests to it and watch what happens as you save it!
Install nose and tdaemon:
sudo pip install nose tdaemon
On Mac OS X, install NoseGrowl:
hg clone http://bitbucket.org/osantana/nosegrowl
cd nosegrowl/nose-growl
sudo python setup.py install
and run as:
tdaemon --custom-args="--with-growl"
On Linux, install nose-notify:
sudo pip install nose-notify
and run as:
tdaemon --custom-args="--with-notify --no-start-message"
That's it. Happy coding!


text:
Lady Antebellum
Photo: Dan MacMedan/WireImage.com
Lady Antebellum On Winning Best Country Album
It was extremely exciting and such an honor to be given a GRAMMY this year. We had come from such a blessed year with Need You Now and, along with the great artists we were nominated with, we were just content with being nominated and recognized this year. We sincerely had no idea that this would again be our year. When we heard our name called for Best Country Album, we were about as truly shocked as three people could be.
The GRAMMYs is a totally different and exciting atmosphere from that of country music awards shows. We've gotten close with a lot of people within our industry, so it's comforting to be around them. But when we get to look out from the stage at the GRAMMYs while we accept our award and see Paul McCartney and other huge artists, it feels like we're kind of in a different world. But it becomes a wonderful way for all the members of the music community to come together and celebrate. Being a part of that is surreal.
The most incredible thing to us is the encouragement we have from our fans. They supported this record, they appreciate our writing, and they show us love that is indescribable. Half of the reason we are here is because of all that they do. We didn't think it was possible to have yet another GRAMMY experience for a second year in a row, but the fact that we have really found ourselves and our music over the last year, this Best Country Album award for Own The Night gives us the feeling that we have arrived. And we can't begin to tell you how excited we are for all that is to come!
(Lady Antebellum's Dave Haywood, Charles Kelley and Hillary Scott earned the Best Country Album award for Own The Night at the 54th Annual GRAMMY Awards. The trio took home the same award in 2010 for Need You Now, along with Record Of The Year and Best Country Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals for the title track. Lady Antebellum picked up their first GRAMMY in 2009 for Best Country Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals for "I Run To You.")


text:
Transform your photos into one-of-a-kind, hand painted masterpieces!
by William Dey
Laundry List by William Dey - 5.375" x 8.000"
Luster Photo Paper
Rolled in a Tube
Assembly Charge
Art Print
Laundry List art print by William Dey. Our prints are produced on acid-free papers using archival inks to guarantee that they last a lifetime without fading or loss of color. All art prints include a 1" white border around the image to allow for future framing and matting, if desired.
Ships Within
2 - 3 business days
There are no comments for Laundry List. Click here to post the first comment.
All prints ship in durable cardboard tubes.
Pixels is one of the largest, most-respected giclee printing companies in the world with over 40 years of experience producing museum-quality prints. All of our prints are produced on state-of-the-art, professional-grade Epson printers.
We use acid-free papers and canvases with archival inks to guarantee that your prints last a lifetime without fading or loss of color. Paper prints include a 1" white border around the image to allow for future framing and matting. Canvas prints include a 2.5" white border to allow for future stretching on stretcher bars.
Prints ship within 3 - 4 business days in durable cardboard tubes.
Average Rating (4.93 Stars):
Jairo Wilches
May 22nd, 2019
"My Beautiful Laundrette" Fashion shoot created, styled and photographed by William Dey Menswear by Gucci
WILLIAM DEY PHOTOGRAPHY Welcome to my Retail Gallery and Store: I began my career working as a fashion stylist in Chicago, then moved to New York City, where I worked alongside some of the best photographers in the fashion industry for 12 years. During this period I was encouraged by professionals I knew to take advantage of my affinity for photography and visual composition. As soon as I began experimenting with the camera, I knew I had found my creative muse. I started shooting portraits and fashion models initially, but after relocating to Palm Springs several years ago, I felt compelled to begin shooting all the other beautiful things here in the desert, such as Mid-Century Modern architecture, classic cars, and the ever-changing...
Our return policy is very simple:
If you're not happy with a purchase that you made on Pixels.com, for any reason, you can return it to us within 30 days of the order date. As soon as it arrives, we'll issue a full refund for the entire purchase price. Please note - Pixels does not reimburse the outgoing or return shipping charges unless the return is due to a defect in quality.
Pixels sells thousands of pieces of artwork each month - all with a 100% money-back guarantee. We take great pride in the fact that hundreds of thousands of artists have chosen Pixels to fulfill their orders, and we look forward to helping you select your next piece!
All art prints ship from our production facility within 2 - 3 business days of your order.


text:
NCM is America's largest cinema advertising network
We provide national, regional and local brands access to over 750 million moviegoers. Planning and buying is easy at a one-stop-shop that delivers your ad in the Noovie pre-show across the nation. Including the movies in your marketing plan has never been more efficient, consistent and turnkey.
Do you want massive REACH to a highly qualified AUDIENCE in the most ENGAGING way? Contact us to advertise to moviegoers next to the biggest names in entertainment.
If you're a movie theater exhibitor and want to get Noovie in front of your moviegoers, click here to learn more.
Share the screen with
the world's best content
Movies are at the heart of American culture. With the biggest budgets, best talent, and blockbuster storytelling it's primetime, live event programming every week.
You've been there. That 50-foot screen, HD image and surround sound create an all-encompassing experience in a captive environment — making it the most effective way to reach and engage audiences. No distractions. No DVR. No remote control. Imagine if you could tap into that emotional connection right in the moment. Oh wait... you can.
The Founder
xXx: The Return of Xander Cage
The Comedian
The #1 network on weekends
NCM's average weekly audience translates to a Nielsen rating of over 8.4 in adults 18 to 49, making Noovie one of the top 10 primetime shows in the U.S. every week. In terms of average monthly reach, we rank 5th right between the Broadcast and major Cable Networks. And to no surprise, NCM is the largest reach network on weekends. And that's only our movie screens - our reach goes beyond that.
We've got integrated, digital video platforms that capture the attention of millions of moviegoers before, during and after the movie. The best part is, we're not just reaching an audience. We're reaching the right audience — your target audience.
Do we have your attention? Because we most definitely have theirs.
Bigger really is better
Today, people are in full control of what they watch. As advertisers, you are constantly battling fragmented audiences, declining reach, and ad-skipping technology. Who's even watching your ads anymore?
That's where we come in.
Our audience is in full "show me what you got" mode — staring up at a giant screen in a dark, comfortable movie theater. They are fully focused on your ad and we can prove it. According to Nielsen, NCM gets 33% higher engagement levels than live sports and broadcast prime TV.
Call NCM to harness the power of America's Movie Network.


text:
Hope College will host the Honors Band, a group of 65 high school musicians from 20 different high schools, on Saturday, March 29, at 7:30 p.m. in Dimnent Memorial Chapel.
The public is invited. Admission is free.
The Honors Band is a group comprised of high school students who were nominated by their band director or private teacher.
The concert will open with the Hope Wind Symphony performing, followed by the Honors Band. The program will include "Festive Overture" by Dmitri Shostakovich; "October" by Eric Whitacre; "Trauermusik" by Richard Wagner; and "Rolling Thunder" by Henry Fillmore. The concert will conclude with both ensembles playing "Puszta" by Jan Van der Roost.
The Wind Symphony is led by Gabe Southard, assistant professor of music at HopeCollege. Southard is also working with the high students along with guest conductor Charles Taylor, who is director of instrumental ensembles and coordinator of instrumental and vocal music education at the University of New Orleans. Taylor also taught middle school and high school music for 14 years.
Dimnent Memorial Chapel is located at 277 College Ave., on College Avenue at 12th Street.


text:
Another Processor
Tables 4 and 5, along with Figures 4 and 5, show performance measurements of algorithms on Intel dual-core E8300 processor. Table 3 compares the E8300 processor architecture with i7 860 processor.
In other words, the E8300 CPU is dual-core without hyperthreading, with 32 KB L1 cache for data and a separate one for instructions for each core, and a shared 6 MB L2 cache. The i7 860 CPU is a hyperthreaded quad-core with the same L1 cache per core, with 256 KB L2 cache per core, and an 8 MB shared L3 cache. Also, E8300 uses a 1.3 GHz 64-bit wide front side bus to access system memory, with a theoretical peak bandwidth of 10.4 GBytes/sec, whereas i7 860 uses a dual-channel 1.3 GHz DDR3 memory directly connected to the processor with 21 GBytes/sec of peak bandwidth.
8-bit algorithm on the dual-core E8300 processor, the non-parallel Counting Sort is faster than Intel IPP Radix Sort for arrays 10K and larger. This implementation is also between 20X and 55X faster than STL sort for arrays of 10K and larger. The parallel implementation shows speedup between 10K and 10M array size, but is slower for other sizes. Interestingly, the parallel version that parallelized both for loops is the fastest version on the E8300 processor, whereas the parallelized inner or outer for loop version are slower than the non-parallel implementation.
16-bit algorithm on the dual-core E8300 processor, the non-parallel implementation is fastest for all but 1M and 10M array sizes, where two parallel implementations beat it slightly. The fastest parallel implementation is "parallel outer", for 100K elements and larger. Two parallel implementations, "parallel inner" and "parallel both" are significantly slower than the non-parallel implementation, especially for small and medium array sizes. The "parallel both" implementation on the E8300 is slower than non-parallel implementation by up to 22X, which is not as much as on the i7 860 CPU, where the difference is up to 110X. This is most likely due to the differences in the cache architecture of the two processors, with E8300 having a 6 MB shared L2 cache, versus i7 860 having a 256 KB L2 cache per core (and the count array being 256 KB for the 16-bit algorithm).
Interestingly, for 16-bit algorithm, E8300 beats i7 860 performance for all array sizes that fit into the cache (by 2-4X), but is slower 2-3X once the array does not fit into the cache, probably due 2X higher memory bandwidth on the i7 860 processor. However, for 8-bit algorithm the i7 860 beats the E8300 between 2-6X for all but the smallest array sizes.
Multicore Speedup
Speedup is a useful measure of the benefit that multi-core processing brings. Speedup is defined as:
S = T1 / Tp
where P = number of processors or cores, and T1 is the time to execute the non-parallel algorithm, and Tp is the time to execute on P cores. Tables 6 and 7, along with Figures 6 and 7 show measurements of Parallel Counting Sort when limiting the number of cores being used (by using TBB task_scheduler_init constructor to specify the number of cores).
8-bit algorithm shows speedup of up to 3.3X, and shows speedup for all number of cores with or without hyperthreading for arrays of 10K elements of larger. Smaller arrays show as much as 10X slow down. 16-bit algorithm shows speedup of up to 2.4X for arrays of 10M elements and larger. Smaller arrays show as much as 50X slow down. All parallel versions are slower than non-parallel versions for small array sizes.


text:
The project sounds promising. And it has obviously addressed a really strong need in the target group for 900 interested people to show up on a Sunday morning and take a look at the plans and dummy flat for themselves. Going by the enthusiastic response that morning, the promoters are feeling energised and enthusiastic enough to go all out and complete the complex within the stipulated time frame.
As for me, I was delighted and overwhelmed by the response to my bill boards and ads . It is important to send out a strong and positive message about the years ahead. Senior living needs to be redefined and further refined. These are the golden years. And NULIFE offers a golden opportunity to enjoy them to the fullest.


text:
A handful of U.S. retailers expect the massive storm that hit the U.S. East Coast this week to hurt sales in November, while overall holiday sales should still show the slow growth that was forecast before Sandy hit.
Costco Wholesale, Nordstrom, and Rite Aid all said on Thursday that November sales would suffer because of store closures due to Sandy, one of the largest storms to ever hit the United States.
Costco , however, said the effects would be minimal.
"November is where we will see the impact, but I think it'll be marginal," said Tom Clarke, director of AlixPartners' retail practice. AlixPartners still expects sales for the holiday season sales to be up 3.5 percent to 4 percent.
Rahul Sharma of retail consultant Neev Capital agreed.
"November is so huge, the last few weeks of the month can be very big and so if you are up and running by then, you should be OK," he said.
Sandy hit during the November sale period for most retailers, so few said the storm had affected October sales. (Read More: See CNBC's Complete Coverage of Superstorm Sandy)
"While home centers, mass merchants and grocery stores experienced a boost in traffic and 'must-have' purchases at the end of retail October, the overall impact of this superstorm will be realized in retail November," said Planalytics, a Philadelphia consulting firm that advises businesses on weather-related matters.
Overall, sales at stores open at least a year, excluding at drugstores, rose 4.7 percent, compared with analysts' expectations for a 4.3 percent increase at the 17 chains tracked by Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S.
The monthly tallies provide just a glimpse into overall sales at major U.S. chains. Many retailers, including Home Depot, Lowe's and Wal-Mart Stores, could have had a boost in sales ahead of the storm, but do not report monthly results. Neither do grocery chains, where shoppers stocked up on water and nonperishable food in the days leading up to the storm.
With the holiday season fast approaching, retailers have been scrambling to get back to business and get customers into stores.
Among the October results reported on Thursday, Limited Brands comparable sales were up 3 percent, while Wall Street was expecting a rise of 5 percent, according to Thomson Reuters data.
This was a rare miss for the parent of the Victoria's Secret lingerie chain, but Limited raised its profit forecast for the quarter. The company, which reports quarterly results on November 14, said it expected earnings of 23 cents to 25 cents a share, excluding items, up from an earlier outlook of 15 cents to 20 cents.
Department store operator Macy's reported stronger-than-expected October sales, prompting the chain to raise its same-store sales outlook for the second half of the year.
Sandy affected 200 of Macy's namesake and Bloomingdale's stores, but the company said it was "confident" that it could make up most of the lost sales.
Target same-store sales missed analysts' expectations.
October is usually a light month for retail sales, falling right after the back-to-school season and just before the holiday shopping frenzy kicks in.


text:
This recording, made on Nov. 21, 1962, offers a fascinating glimpse into the way in which President John F. Kennedy viewed NASA, and its scientists.
The primary speakers are Kennedy and James Webb, the second administrator of NASA who presided over the space agency during most of the Apollo program. During the exchange Kennedy is seeking to make clear to Webb that the primary goal, above everything else, is to safely send men to the moon and back.
Webb seeks to explain that there's a lot of science that goes along with that, and that the scientific community isn't going to be happy if this is simply an engineering exercise. The scientists want to learn a lot more about space.
Kennedy is having none of it.
Here are some great moments from the conversation, which all space buffs should take a few minutes and listen to. First up is Kennedy trying to establish, to Webb, the primacy of the lunar landing over scientific research.
A little later Kennedy clarifies that he isn't interested in spending money on space research unless it brings the Apollo program closer to a successful conclusion (i.e. beating the Russians to the moon).
Later during the conversation Webb is arguing that if the United States is going to be the preeminent space power it needs more than a moon landing, it needs satellites and to explore beyond the moon.
I love the comments about a the Stanford Linear Accelerator, which had cost the government approximately $2 billion in present-day dollars.
Finally, Webb is saying that if Kennedy persists in his moon-only vision, he's going to lose the scientists involved:
Kennedy's response is essentially, "Yeah right."
Anyway, fascinating piece of history.
(Note: Found this via Byron Hood.)


text:
- Kitchen Sink Material
- Granite Kitchen Sink
- Stainless Steel Kitchen Sink
- Kitchen Sink Style
- Single Bowl Kitchen Sink
- Double Bowl Kitchen Sink
- Double Bowl Kitchen Sink with Drainer
- Single Bowl Kitchen Sink with Drainer
- Kitchen Sink Installation
- Over-mount Kitchen Sink
- Under-mount Kitchen Sink
- Kitchen Sink Category
- Sicily Series Kitchen Sink
- Thames Series Kitchen Sink
- Lange Series Kitchen Sink
- Danube Series Kitchen Sink
- Rhine Series Kitchen Sink
- Neva Series Kitchen Sink
- Serne Series Kitchen Sink
- How To Choose a Kitchen Sink
- Download Center
- New Products
Home » Products » Kitchen Sink Series » THAMES Series Kitchen Sink
THAMES Series Kitchen Sink
Welcome to our website. We are a Thames series kitchen sink manufacturer, which is dedicated to the production of kitchen sinks.
The item codes of our Thames stainless steel kitchen sink are all listed below, and you can click on the specific code to view the product photos.
|Overall Dimension(Metric mm)
|Overall Dimension(inch)
|Stainless Steel
|Thickness(Metric mm)
|Depth(Metric mm)
|Bowl Size(Metric mm)
|Bowl Size(inch)
Other Products
- Double Bowl Kitchen Sink
Keep sharp or rusted objects away from sink surface.
Do not leave rubber pad, wet sponge or cleansing sheet in the sink overnight.
Be aware of the potential hazard of fluorine containing appliances, bleaching agent, and argentums containing cleaning tools as well ...
- Double Bowl with Drainer To offer customers better quality sinks, we consistently introduce CNC equipment and precision molds, use advanced technologies, make our products in accordance with ISO9001 standards, and strictly monitor each production detail. Hence, customers can feel ...
- Kitchen Sink Series As a specialized kitchen sink manufacturer in China, we constantly work to improve our sinks and expand our product list. Due to our tireless efforts over the past years, now we are able to offer a wide range of products, including Thames series kitchen sink, Neva series sink...
- SICILY Series Kitchen Sink
SICILY series granite kitchen sink endows your kitchen with uniqueness and unmatched individuality. It is a perfect combination of simplicity, freshness, fashion and functionalization.
The kitchen sink is made of imported granite and acrylic resin, which are resistant to ...


text:
VANCOUVER, BC – Vancouver Whitecaps FC announced today that the club have traded future considerations to Toronto FC in exchange for Young Designated Player Matías Laba. Per Major League Soccer and club policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.
"Matías is a promising young talent and we are excited to have him join our club," said Whitecaps FC head coach Carl Robinson. "He is a hard, aggressive player who brings a lot of energy to the pitch and although he is only 22, he is a natural leader on the field."
Whitecaps FC defensive midfielder Matías Laba
- Represented Argentina at the 2011 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Colombia
- Played 1,414 minutes in 16 starts last season with Toronto FC
- Made 72 appearances in all competitions over three seasons with Argentinos Juniors of the Argentine Primera División
Watch Matias Laba's first Major League Soccer goal
Laba, 22, joins Whitecaps FC following one season with Toronto FC. The 5-foot-9, 155-pound midfielder started all 16 of his appearances and scored his first MLS goal, a game-winner, against New England Revolution on August 4.
Prior to his move to Canada, Laba made 72 appearances in all competitions over three seasons with Argentina's Primera División side Argentinos Juniors.
Internationally, the native of Villa Raffo, Argentina represented his country at the 2011 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Colombia. He appeared in all five of Argentina's matches, which saw La Albiceleste lose in a shootout in the quarter-finals against Portugal.
Matías Laba
Pronunciation: Mah-tee-as Lab-ahh
Position: Defensive midfielder
Height: 5-09
Weight: 155 pounds
Date of Birth: December 11, 1991, in Villa Raffo, Argentina
Hometown: Villa Raffo, Argentina
Citizenship: Argentina
Status: International
Previous Club: Toronto FC (MLS)
How Acquired: Acquired from Toronto FC for future considerations on February 26, 2014
TRANSACTION: Vancouver Whitecaps FC (MLS) – Acquired midfielder Matías Laba from Toronto FC for future considerations.
Whitecaps FC begin their 2014 MLS season on March 8 versus New York Red Bulls at BC Place. Season tickets start at just $349 and single-match tickets start at $22, subject to applicable fees. The 'Caps also offer a flexible range of ticket products, including half-season tickets ($244), 5-packs ($149), student season tickets ($199), and a youth soccer half-season ticket ($100). For more information on all Whitecaps FC ticket options, call 604.669.9283 ext. 2 or visit whitecapsfc.com/tickets.


text:
2010 Olys GDT – Canada 3, U.S.A. 2 (OT) – Feb 28, 2010 @ 1:15 PM MST – CTV
|Canada 3
|United States 2
|Gold Medal Final
|Date: Feb 28 @ 1:15 PM MST
|Canada defeated Slovakia in Semifinal 3-2.
|United States defeated Finland in Semifinal 6-1.
Well I'm not too sure if anyone cares about this game. It should pretty much come and go without anyone even noticing really. Just another old game between Canada and the United States. Just a game for a piece of ductile metal. Meaningless.
Obviously I'm being facetious here. This is one of those moments in hockey history that could be remembered for a while. How it is remembered is yet to be known. These games really have been fantastic for Canada, and it's my hope that one of the end points of the games will be fantastic as well.
I'm sure no American or Canadian hockey fan needs to be reminded what happened the last time these two teams met, on February 21st, but for those that don't know, it was of course a 5-3 win for the United States. Canadians consider hockey to be "our game". No one is allowed to be better at it than us, and at least on that day, the U.S. was. So everyone donning that red jersey Sunday should have a lot to prove. I expect a pretty damn good show from Canada, and what remains to be seen for me is who in the Red, White and Blue are going to be doing the same. I expect a pretty epic game.
No prediction for today… I don't want to jinx anything. I have a lot of hope for Canada, but let's just see how it pans out. Hopefully both teams deliver an entertaining package. That's all either countries fans can ask!
Continue reading '2010 Olys GDT – Canada 3, U.S.A. 2 (OT) – Feb 28, 2010 @ 1:15 PM MST – CTV'»


text:
Bước 5: Evaluating applicants of team Drupal
In the earlier steps in this series, we have itemized the kinds of skills as they relate to roles, and ways you can define your requirements. Those will all become useful components in your evaluation. Most importantly, when looking for qualified candidates you need to look at the big picture. There is no single data point that is going to clearly say: Hire me!
- Step 1: Understand typical teams, roles and job titles
- Step 2: Define your requirements
- Step 3: Widen your net with your job description
- Step 4: Where and how to post jobs
- Step 5: Evaluating applicants
Thanks to my colleagues: Eric Gaffen, Global Manager, Talent Acquisition; Ian Shaw, engagement manager here at Acquia; and Meagen Williams, Program Manager at Acquia, for their contributions to this article.
Use a variety of methods
There are a variety of data points available for evaluating potential hires:
- Interviews
- Code review
- Portfolio review
- Community involvement
- References
Taken individually, each method for evaluation has a weakness. Using references might be a good source of information, but it does have weak points. "It's human nature to be nice when talking about someone else," says Ian Shaw, engagement manager who also acts as a hiring manager here at Acquia.
Instead, employ a variety of techniques in your evaluation process. Ian says, "If you think about breadth and depth; I prefer to go with breadth… Interviews are so far removed from everyday life," says Ian, "I'm in favor of getting as close to the real thing as possible." Giving people practical problems to solves lets you see how they approach a problem.
Interview techniques to bring the best out in people
Meagen Williams is a program manager here at Acquia, and also a hiring manager, responsible for vetting technical candidates. Meagen advocates taking "an inquisitive approach, rather than an inquisition."
You could ask questions about a particular feature of a site in their portfolio and ask questions which give you insight into how they approach projects. Meagen suggests asking questions such as:
- "Explain to me why you made this choice as opposed to that choice."
- "What were the other options?"
These open ended questions give you a chance to gain insight into their breadth of knowledge or decision-making process.
In this way, you can follow a pattern of digging deeper and deeper into a topic, without resorting to yes/no or right/wrong answers. You begin to see at what point their thinking breaks down, or they reach some technical dead end. If they are very experienced, you probably won't find an end. This lowers tension in the interview.
"One of the most skilled interviewers on my team is a cheerleader. Even when it's clear you're not a good fit for a role, he tells them in a straightforward way. You feel like, 'Hey I might not be a good fit, but he likes me, I have promise'."
This method gives people ways to succeed, "This is a way to get the best out of people," during interviews she says.
Provide case studies and problems to solve
Another approach during interviews is to prepare case studies to have interviewees give feedback on. At Acquia, when we hire technical consultants for our Professional Services team, we use a detailed scenario-based interview. We use scenarios based on our own experiences, for example on change control, "Imagine you've got one week left on a project," and then introduce your problem. This helps a hiring manager see how candidates articulate themselves under pressure and how pragmatic or diplomatic they are, in addition to technical knowledge.
The more you tailor your scenarios to ones you face day-to-day, the easier it will be for you to evaluate responses.
Understanding community involvement
Involvement with the community and contributions are good indicators of not only passion, but also knowledge of best practices. So make sure you ask applicants to give you their Drupal.org profiles. However, don't let that limit your choices, many great developers haven't been able to develop their profiles.
When you review candidate profiles you can look at data available.
- Click on the "Posts" tab of their profile which shows how much interaction they've had on the site. You might be able to see if they posted only a few questions, or if they've helped others.
- Review their list of projects. If you're hiring for a senior developer or team lead you might be able to to see some projects here.
- Under History, check Documentation: This shows the number of edits they have contributed to documentation.
- Look at their attendance at events, are they actively participating? You can ask if they were volunteering or speaking at various events.
Having a robust profile does make it easier to review. With that said, even at Acquia we've hired many really great people who didn't have robust Drupal.org profiles when they applied.
There are many cases where people don't have the opportunity to contribute either due to restrictions with former employers or for lack of personal time. If you limit yourself to only people who have high levels of contribution, you could be excluding many great candidates. Researcher Ashe Dryden, who focuses on diversity in the workplace, explained why we see so little diversity in open source communities, "Marginalized people in tech... have less free time for a few major reasons: dependent care, domestic work and errands, and pay inequity." (Ethics of unpaid labor in the OSS community, 13 Nov 2013.)
As with most things, you want to look at the whole picture. And of course, when you do bring on new staff, give them time to develop their expertise through contribution. Overall, it will raise their profile and your organization's profile in turn. This can make future hires much easier, as we explained in the previous step.
Grit over experience
It's understandable that you need to bring in experts who have specific knowledge and experience to bring to your project, particularly if you're hiring for more senior roles. As I wrote in Step 2: Define your requirements, make sure you're not scaring people away with your extensive requirements.
Impostor Syndrome is rife in the field of web development. This affects very skilled people who feel that at any point they'll be "found out" as being frauds. There is simply too much too know, and the technology is changing constantly. It's difficult for even the most talented web developer to say with confidence "I'm an expert" in anything. It's something we also run into at Acquia. "We look for the best of the best, and that scares people… they have some modesty," says Eric Gaffen, Global Manager of Talent Acquisition for Acquia.
Eric points out that Malcolm Gladwell's book Outliers posits that it would take about 10,000 hours, or 7-10 years, to master a skill. "When's the last time a technology lasted that long?" Eric asked.
Instead, Eric said it's worth looking at someone with two years of experience, "Consider where are they on the continuum of becoming a great technologist?" He points out there are other benefits with choosing someone with less experience, "Sometimes giving an opportunity to someone with less experience can allow you time to help them adapt to your own culture."
Eric believes the single biggest factor in success is one's internal motivation and desire and drive. He looks for these qualities during the initial interviews:
- Strong drive
- Energy and enthusiasm
- Self-starter
During the interview, dig for examples of when they have faced failure because they learned from that failure. Eric said, "I want to hear persistence, who isn't going to give up, and focused." He looks for people who are willing "to try different things and be adaptable, " he said.
Tools for evaluating candidates
One method for evaluating technical skill is to do a review of existing work; for example by looking at given code. As well, there are numerous sites where you can review candidate's contributions and activity, such as Github, or social media profiles. If you don't already have someone expert on your tea, and limited time, these options pose a challenge.
You could use Acquia's "Instant Insight" check on an applicant's site, and you don't need to be logged in. This will give you a high level overview and raise any obvious alarm bells.
Gild.com offers a tool which collates relevant information about a candidate's technical skills. There is a powerful search tool for subscribers to identify candidates. "The traditional markers people use for hiring can be wrong, profoundly wrong," says Vivienne Ming, the chief scientist at Gild. She thinks "that talented people are ignored, misjudged or fall through the cracks all the time. NY Times, April 2013.
Gild is also aggregating data and helping employers "cast aside preconceived and wide spread biases," for example about what universities people went to, and increase the chances of talented people finding their dream job. (Gild best practices, 13 Nov 2013).
Evaluating technical expertise
If you do have someone technical on your team, you have a few more options for evaluation, but there are ways non-technical hiring managers can evaluate technical expertise.
Program manager, Meagen Williams likes to ask technical candidates questions such as 'What does beautiful code look like?' From this she can get a sense that "this is somebody who is thinking about the code they create," Meagen said. "I'm a relatively non-technical person, and they should be able to explain it to me... I'm not shy about saying 'I don't know.' "
An alternative approach is to give applicants a short code sample and ask them to review it, for example to spot patterns, best practices or errors. Then you can mark how many of the elements they pick up. However, on-the-spot coding tasks or "whiteboard coding" are notorious for not yielding an accurate representation of how developers code, let alone solve problems.
Instead, you could pair the candidate up with someone on your team. Using pair-programming techniques they can work together on a problem. You can then see what kinds of questions they ask, and how they approach the problem. Ashe Dryden, researcher in more equitable hiring practices, suggests that this "Pair as an interview" approach also helps create a more level playing field for individuals who have been otherwise unable to provide code samples due to NDAs or otherwise.
Looking at the big picture
Experience is a good indicator of quality and dedication. With that said, you should also consider the possibility that hiring someone with less experience but a strong willingness to learn is going to widen your pool of candidates, and offset the costs of on-boarding or training. Going back to our earlier points about good communication and willingness to collaborate, those are qualities which are difficult to develop.
Technical skills are only one aspect of an employee's performance on a Drupal team. "Drupal is about open source, community and collaboration. This lends itself to an agile way of doing things: expect change," says Ian Shaw, Engagement Manager here at Acquia. "Communication is important when there are so many things going on at the same time."
"I worked on a project where the client preferred working with a junior developer who was more likely to ask questions, even if it took him a little longer; rather than a senior developer who they felt was too arrogant to ask questions," Ian said. As it turns out, having the bravery to simply say "This might be a stupid question… but…" can save money down the line, and that comes down to communication. Personal qualities like that are difficult to develop, whereas technical skills can be improved.
We hope this series has helped you get a better idea of how to build your Drupal team. We've reviewed the roles you might be looking for; associated skills; best places to advertise your job and finally, how to evaluate your candidates.
First we focused on outlining the typical teams, roles and job titles common among companies using Drupal. Next, we emphasized clearly defining realistic requirements. After that you can work on your job description for your listing. Finally you can starting posting your jobs where they can be seen by active, experienced developers. Hopefully this brings you excellent candidates, and you'll be working hard on evaluation.
Throughout this series we've emphasized widening your net and making opportunities for people with less experience. We've learned plenty at Acquia through our own mistakes, and realizing that a good personal fit is even more important than technical expertise. Instead you can invest in professional development and give your staff time to develop their technical mastery. We'd love to help you develop your team. If you'd like to talk with us about training or mentoring for your team, please get in contact.
Sign up for our live online session: How to build great Drupal teams
If you'd like to know more and talk with one of our experts here at Acquia, please sign up to our online session with guest speakers, Summer Swigart, Practice Manager, and Meagen Williams, Program Manager.


text:
Premium 2" Basswood Blinds
Selected Swatches
Premium 2" Basswood BlindsClick To Expand
(Tape Colors)
To add additional samples, select a product from the list below.
(Tape Colors)
Mulberry [x]
To add additional samples, select a product from the list below.
Window Blinds
Faux Wood Blinds
Wood Blinds
- Platinum 2" Wood Blinds
- Premium 2" Cordless Basswood Blinds
- Cordless 2" Wood Blinds
- Bali 2" Northern Heights Wood Blind
- Premium 2" Basswood Blinds
- Good Housekeeping 2" Wood Blinds
- Signature 2" Cordless Wood Blinds
- Aspen 2" Basswood Blinds
- Bali 2 1/2" Northern Heights Wood Blind
- Signature 2 1/2" Wood Blinds
- Platinum 2 1/2" Wood Blinds
- Signature 2 1/2" Cordless Wood Blinds
- Signature 2" Wood Blinds
- 1 Inch Wood Blinds
- Bali 1" Northern Heights Wood Blind
Aluminum Mini Blinds
Vertical Blinds
Window Shades
HoneyComb Cellular Shades
Bamboo Woven Wood Shades
Roman Shades
Roller Shades
Solar Screen Shades
Sheer Shadings
Pleated Shades
Skylight Shades
Exterior Porch Shades
Wood Alternative Shutters
Plantation Wood Shutters
RV Window Blinds & Shades
RV Blinds & Shades
Decorative Tape Colors
(sample out of stock)
zStone Taupe-discontinued
- Order FREE samples
- Compare the quality for yourself
- Receive promotional coupon with samples
Our free samples are not complete blinds, shades, or shutters but small swatches of the product so that you may see the color and quality before ordering. Because swatches are mainly for color selection, the size of the slat or pleat may vary from the product selected. Select a blind or shade from the list to the right to get started.


text:
I have received my 2nd set of DNA results from Ancestry.com. The first test was "old" and I was very discouraged by the lack of connections with anyone. I moved the results to FamilyTreeDNA, which did confirm one connection and maybe let to two others. But, nothing firm.
The new test results at Ancestry.com is new technology and returns an Ethnical view of my ancestry. Still not very helpful.
BUT, that has now changed. I first received a couple of emails with "hint" to others, in the 3rd to 6th cousin range. Communicating to several of those with similar results didn't help too much. I looked at the Ancestry Member Tree (AMT) that was provided, but the names didn't make too much sense. One of the issues, I think, it that WE all are thinking about the "old" version, where it was surname based, and not location based, which is what it appears these new results will show.
I received another email, with some new hints and I wanted to see if I could understand what I was looking for. Remembering the Location vs Surname thought that I had, I printed a Surname Report from my genealogy database management program, with the list of surnames back 6 generations. That should help me look at another persons tree to see if any of those Surnames are on my list. I have 53 surnames back 6 generations.
I then looked at this first example, 3rd to 4th cousin range to see if any of my 53 surnames were there. Sure enough, there was one. Not only that, but it was in the right LOCATION.
Comparing my file against what was in this persons AMT I had my "hit". I didn't have much on this specific person, but I know the surname and in my file I actually had this person in my file. Middle name was different, but I had it. Looking at where I received the information on this person, my mother actually had a newspaper article on this person. Having her scrapbook, I tried to locate the article, but the scrapbook is in really bad shape and I couldn't find it quickly. Will take more time with that book so that I can share this article with my potential cousin.
The relationship from the "common" person is Great-Grand Aunt. It would appear that the prediction was right on the mark. Email has been sent to my new found "cousin" and we'll go from there.


text:
WC Services LLC
Where you work with the owners from start to finish of your project.
About us
Services +
Farm & Field Fence
Residential Fence
Hardscape Projects
Remodeling Projects
Farm & Field Fence Photos ***
Residential Fence Photos ***
Hardscape Photos ***
Remodeling Photos ***
Contact Us
Custom Furniture
Farm & Field Fence Photos ***
Farm & Field Fence Pictures
(click on image to enlarge)
Main > Gate_Combo_2.jpg (#12 of 32)
previous image
] [
next image
] [
back to thumbnail view
Gate Combo 2
previous image
] [
next image
] [
back to thumbnail view
If you don't see what you want, please contact us. This is just a sampling of what we have done and can do!
All pictures on this website are the sole property of WC Services LLC and shall not be reproduced or used without express written permission from Peter or Kelly Aamodt, WC Services LLC.


text:
intro: Comedian Conan O'Brien took a break from his late-night show, "Conan," to join President Obama in Washington, D.C. Saturday at the 2013 White House Correspondents' Dinner.
Two hours or so before the festivities began, he sent out a picture of himself behind a podium, sporting a Boston Red Sox hat.
"Just rehearsed my routine to an empty ballroom at the Washington Hilton," the comedian tweeted. "The one guy unfolding chairs loved it."
PHOTOS: White House Correspondents' Dinner 2013
Read on to see Conan O'Brien's jokes from the 2013 White House Correspondents' Dinner.
quicklist: 1 title: No Tickets for Joe text: Throughout the night, O'Brien took shots at Vice President Joe Biden, who also appeared earlier in the night in a video mashup of his gaffes.
"It's an honor to share this stage with the president," he said at the start of his set. "When you think about it the president and I are a lot alike. We both went to Harvard. We both have two children and we both told Joe Biden we didn't have extra tickets for tonight's event."
media: 19058887
quicklist: 2 title: Conan Has the Hots for LaHood? text: The comedian went on to point out another way in which he felt he could identify with President Obama.
"Like the president, I too, recently got in some hot water by talking about a public official's good looks," O'Brien confessed. "It was the time I wouldn't shut up about that stone cold fox, Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood."
"Oh man," he added. "I like the cut of his gib."
media: 19059465
quicklist: 3 title: Questioning Chris Christie text: Biden wasn't the only reoccuring character in O'Brien's jokes. New Jersey Governor Chris Christie took a few hits as well.
"I'd like to acknowledge that earlier this evening, there was some confusion with the seating chart. For a moment, someone accidentally sat Governor Chris Christie with the Republicans. That was awkward, and I apologize," he said.
Christie seemed to take it in stride, laughing alongside his host, Arianna Huffington.
media: 19059509
quicklist: 4 title: Obama's Overabundant Emails text: In the wake of the election, O'Brien centered several jokes around the president's entering his second term, including one that hit on the organziation grown out of his campaign, now called Organizing for Action.
"I have a question, and I think some of you also have this question," he told the president. "It's been several months since you were reelected, sir, so I'm curious, why are you still sending everyone five emails a day asking for more money?"
"You won," he reminded Obama. "Do you have a gambling problem we don't know about?"
"Did you put it all on Gonzaga?" he asked, a reference to the president's NCAA March Madness college basketball bracket. "You did, didn't you? He did!"
media: 19058770
quicklist: 5 title: Tittering at the Twitter Crowd text: While Republicans, the president, Congress and media organizations all took hits, the reporters themselves didn't escape Conan's sharp tongue either.
"If any of you are live-tweeting this event, please use the hashtag '#incapableoflivinginthemoment,'" O'Brien said to laughter and applause. "Yes, also to any U.S. senators here tonight, if you would like to switch either your dessert or your position on gay marriage, please signal a waiter."
media: 19059453


text:
Maritime Vessels Directory
- Type
- Flag
- Singapore (5)
- Port
- Companies
Liquefied Gas Carrier (LPG) | Flag: Singapore | Port: SINGAPORE
Liquefied Gas Carrier (LPG) | Flag: Singapore | Port: SINGAPORE
Liquefied Gas Carrier (LPG) | Flag: Singapore | Port: SINGAPORE
Liquefied Gas Carrier (LPG) | Flag: Singapore | Port: SINGAPORE
Liquefied Gas Carrier (LPG) | Flag: Singapore | Port: SINGAPORE
Maritime News
Hamburg Süd Christens Polar Ecuador
Hamburg Süd christened the Polar Ecuador containership in Antwerp.The new vessel belongs to a group of four structurally identical vessels in the Polar class that have been built for Hamburg Süd by the Chinese shipyard Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding. With a total length of 230 meters and a width of 37.30 meters, the ship offers a container storage capacity of 3,800 TEU and is equipped with 1,000 reefer plugs.The Polar Ecuador is deployed in Hamburg Süd's North Europe – Mexico/Caribbean service (EMCS), which connects Antwerp and other European ports in Ireland, Great Britain and Germany with important Mexican and Caribbean ports.
CMA CGM Launches Pharma Cargo Service
French container transportation and shipping company CMA CGM has announced the launch of a Reefer Pharma division that will focus on the temperature-controlled transportation of pharmaceutical products."For more than 40 years, preserving the integrity of shipped goods has been a top priority for the CMA CGM Group, particularly in terms of sensitive products such as medicines that directly impact public health and patients' quality of life," said a press release from the company.For organising and closely monitoring the shipping of this highly sensitive cargo, CMA CGM provides its customers with a dedicated team of experts who ensure 24/7 monitoring from the Group's head office in Marseilles
Shipping to Halve Carbon Footprint by 2050
The world's principal shipping organisation, representing around 80% of the world's merchant tonnage, International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) remains confident that shipping will improve its carbon efficiency by at least 40% by 2030 compared to 2008, in line with the UN International Maritime Organization (IMO) targets to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. This follows important decisions made by the IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 74) which met in London this week, said a press release from the world's national shipowner association.
IMO Sets Stricter Emissions Targets for New Ships
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) on Friday agreed stricter energy efficiency targets for certain types of ships in an effort to speed up action to cut the sector's emissions.The IMO's Marine Environment Protection Committee has been meeting in London this week to discuss tougher rules on sulphur emissions and other measures towards meeting a long-term goal of cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 50% from 2008 levels by 2050.The international shipping sector accounts for about 2% of global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, the main greenhouse gas blamed for global warming.
Wight, Chartwell Debut Hybrid Patrol Vessel
Wight Shipyard Co. (WSC) debuts a hybrid patrol vessel designed to reduce both fuel costs and engine maintenance."This ground-breaking project aims to set new standards in high speed, fuel economy and light weight vessels in the sector. Building greener vessels has been an integral focus for some time now so moving into hybrid options is the obvious next step forward," said Peter Morton, CEO, WSC.The WSC vessel has been designed by naval architect Chartwell Marine, and is the first in the new Chasewell range of pilot and patrol boats, first unveiled at Seawork 2018.It has been designed and built in collaboration with Andy Page, naval architect and managing director of Chartwell Marine.


text:
Description:HP NC360T PCI Express Dual Port Gigabit Server Adapter PCAPart Number(s)
Option Part# 412648-B21
Spare Part# 412651-001
Overview:The NC360T is a high performance PCI Express (PCIe) dual port, copper, gigabit network solution for ProLiant customers who demand the latest in dual port Gigabit Ethernet bandwidth and features. It offers two ports on a single PCI Express adapter, allowing customers to save valuable I/O slots for other uses. It is based upon the high performance Intel 82571EB chipset and offers a four lane (x4) PCI Express bus.
Along with all the advanced features that HP ProLiant customers have come to expect, the NC360T includes support for Wake-on-LAN (WOL), and Pre-Boot Execution environment (PXE). Additionally, it ships with support for Jumbo Frames, Network Fault Tolerance, Load Balancing, and various offload capabilities such as Segmentation Offload and Large Send Offload (LSO) that offer further network throughput improvements. Additionally, it is easy to install in either standard or low profile slots with support for IPv6 packet transmit and receive (excluding all offload capabilities).


text:
Happy Birthday, Shane MacGowan
Photo by G.
Happy Birthday to Shane MacGowan, lead singer of The Pogues. Also born on December 25: Jesus Christ (Lord and Savior for a lot of people), Annie Lennox (lead singer of Eurythmics and savior of a lot of children afflicted with AIDS due to her SING campaign), Rickey Henderson (baseball player), Cab Calloway (dancer), Humphrey Bogart (actor), Carlos Castaneda (writer), Conrad Hilton (business tycoon), Rod Serling (Twilight Zone creator), Anwar Sadat (Politician) and Sir Isaac Newton (scientist). What a day to be born!
Happy birthday to all and merry X-mess!


text:
The UAE Chapter of the International Advertising Association (IAA) unveiled a code entitled 'Best Practice in the Pitch Process' at the inauguration of their new offices in Dubai Media City yesterday. The first of its kind in the region, the code formally addresses issues connected to the pitch process, specifically for the Middle East communications industry. The IAA encourage industry peers to adopt the code as a guidance tool to better approach the often challenging and costly steps involved in the pitch process.
The product of a year's research, industry forums and open panel discussions, the code was developed in response to growing frustrations in both client and agency organisations with regards to how pitch processes are conducted. The code champions the promotion of effective, enduring relationships between client and agency, and provides reasoning and guidance on why going 'out to pitch' is not always the best option when poor commercial performance or a breakdown in communication occurs.
Dr. Lance de Masi, president of the IAA UAE Chapter and president of The American University in Dubai, said: "This is a significant initiative from which all stakeholders in the communications industry stand to benefit. The code is the first of its kind drafted with grass-roots input from communications sector representatives in our region; and we trust that by sharing it, sheer common sense will favour its adoption in the UAE and across the region.
"The code is a living document, subject to evolution based on feedback and change in the industry. We believe it will set a path for the industry to follow – a blueprint for more effective client-agency engagement. The hope is that its adoption will generate more satisfying results across the board for both clients and agencies, as well as serve to raise the bar in ethical practices throughout the pitch process from a to z."
The content was derived from in-depth consultation with senior executives from client organisations and representatives of the creative, media, PR and specialist agency sectors in the UAE and will offer step by step guidelines on topical issues relating to the pitch process including pitching fees, procurement and ethics.
The IAA UAE Chapter welcomed representatives from client organisations and members of the creative, media, PR and specialist agency sectors in the UAE to the inauguration of their new premises in Dubai Media City on Wednesday 13 June where key components of the 'Best Practice in the Pitch Process' code were presented.
The code is available to download here (PDF format).
About IAA Dubai
The UAE Chapter is proud to be the largest IAA chapter in the world, reflecting the dynamic growth of the regional marketing and marketing communications industries. Our current membership includes over 150 companies in the MarComm industry.
The UAE Chapter is a partnership, supported by a broad membership of advertisers, advertising agencies, media and related services. Its breadth of membership enables it to speak for the marketing communications industry as a whole.
As part of the IAA's international network, the UAE chapter offers the benefits of a global partnership. This means that the group is not only a national institution, but also represents a global perspective and a worldwide resource. This lends added weight and effectiveness to advocacy with government and local authorities.
The IAA UAE Chapter is uniquely positioned to identify emerging cross-border trends before they become universally apparent and to provide marketing and communications professionals with an international, multi-industry forum of knowledge, best practice, professional development, intelligence, experience and ideas.
Inspiring Ideas, Cultivating Talent, Building Business
The purpose of the IAA UAE Chapter is to encourage the growth and development of the advertising and marketing communications industries in the UAE and to be its unbiased advocate. To achieve this, the UAE Chapter will strive to consistently enhance the knowledge and skills of the professionals working within the sector. In the uncompromising pursuit of its objectives the UAE Chapter shall promote integrity and best practice.
International Advertising Association (IAA)UAE Chapter
Loft Office 2, Entrance C
Office G03/G04
Dubai Media City,
P.O. Box 71104, Dubai, U.A.E
Tel. +971 4 390 3232
Fax. +971 4 390 8362
Web http://www.iaauae.org


text:
How costs are calculated in Google Ads
- Google Ads gives you control over your advertising costs.
- There's no minimum amount that you have to spend (although your Ad Rank must be high enough for your ads to show). Instead, you set an average daily budget and choose how you'll spend your money.
Control your costs
Now that you understand the basics of how costs work in Google Ads, let's look at the ways you can control your costs:Set a daily budget to control how much you spend
Your average daily budget is the amount you're willing to spend each day, on average, for each ad campaign in your account. The size of your budget is entirely up to you and you can edit this amount whenever you like.
Recall that when you set your max CPC bid, the amount you're charged for a click on your ad in a given auction could be less than your max. This means the amount you pay for a click on your ad - your actual CPC - will likely vary from auction to auction. Even though your actual CPCs may vary, your daily budget puts a limit on how much you can accrue in click costs from day to day.
Your spend may exceed your average daily budget by 2 times. We call this overdelivery. Overdelivery can help make up for days when traffic is slow and your ads don't get as much exposure. However, in a given billing period, you're never charged more than the average number of days in a month (30.4) times your daily budget.
If the budget for your ad campaign remains at $10 per day throughout an entire month, the maximum amount you would be charged for that campaign for that month is $304 ($10 x 30.4 average days per month). Recall that because of overdelivery, your daily cost might be more or less than your $10 daily budget on days when traffic is higher or slow.
If you use the cost-per-click bidding strategy, you set a maximum CPC bid for your ads. You can always lower your bid amount, but if you do, it might cause your ads to show up in a lower position on the first page of search results, to move from above to below the search results, or to be removed from the first page of search results. In general, a higher maximum CPC bid can allow your ad to show at a higher position on the page.
Put your bidding on autopilot with automated bidding. Set a daily budget, and Google Ads will help adjust your CPC bids to receive the most possible clicks within your budget.
Google uses a measurement called Quality Score as an estimate of how relevant your ads, keywords, and landing page are to a person seeing your ad. Higher Quality Scores typically lead to lower costs and better ad positions.
How can you improve your Quality Score? Make sure that you choose high-quality keywords and create relevant ads. Here are a few tips to help you get started:
- Choose keywords that are terms or phrases your customers would use to describe your products or services. High-quality, relevant keywords can help you reach the customer you want, when you want.
- Create ads that are relevant to your keywords and what you're advertising. Relevant ads tend to earn more clicks, appear in a higher position, and bring you the most success.
Let's say your maximum CPC bid is $2. Meanwhile, your competitor has a maximum CPC bid of $3 but the quality of his ads are below average. Because of the higher quality of your ads, your ad could actually show in a higher spot on the page, even though your bid is lower.
Relevance: how ad quality affects your costs and performance
Your Google Ads account's billing "Transaction history" page provides easy access to your billing information. View daily advertising costs, payment details, and much more. Learn more about how to access your billing information.
Try using Keyword Planner, a free Google Ads tool, to help guide your decision on which bids and budgets to set. Keyword Planner shows you traffic estimates, like estimated clicks, to help you get an idea of how a keyword list might perform for a given bid and budget. Note that Keyword Planner gives you estimates for the Search Network only.
Choosing a bidding strategy based on your goals
Every time someone searches on Google, Google Ads runs an auction to determine which ads will show on the search results page, their rank on the page, and whether any ads will show at all. To place your ads in this auction, you first have to choose how you'd like to bid. Try choosing a bidding strategy based on your goals, like whether you want to focus on getting clicks, impressions, or conversions.
|Focus on clicks on your ads.
This is known as a cost-per-click, or CPC bid. We recommend the CPC bidding method if you want to drive traffic to your website.
|Focus on viewable impressions, or the number of times your ad shows in a viewable place.
This is known as a cost-per-thousand viewable impressions, or vCPM bid. We recommend the vCPM bidding method if you want to increase awareness of your brand. Note that vCPM bidding is available for Display Network campaigns only.
|Focus on conversions, or when people take a specific action on your website after clicking on one of your ads.
This is known as a cost-per-acquisition, or CPA bid. We recommend the CPA bidding method for seasoned Google advertisers who are interested in conversions, like purchases or signups.
The auction: how Google decides which ads to show and their order
These are the different bidding strategies that you can set. Read the section below to learn more about choosing a bidding strategy.
Choose a bidding strategy
Most people starting out in Google Ads use the basic CPC bidding strategy, which means they accrue costs based on the number of clicks they get on their ads.
If you use the CPC bidding strategy, the amount you're charged per click depends in part on the maximum cost-per-click bid you set in your account, also called "max CPC" bid. This represents the highest amount that you're willing to pay for a click on your ad (unless you're setting bid adjustments, or using Enhanced CPC). In fact, the most you'll pay is what's minimally required to hold your ad position and any ad formats shown with your ad (including any applicable service fees that may apply to Display Network campaigns). So you'll often pay less than your maximum bid. The actual amount you pay is called your actual CPC.
Let's say you've set a maximum CPC bid of US$1 for your ads. The most you'll pay when a customer clicks your ad is $1 (unless you're using automated bidding).
Next steps
Still confused? Contact us to get help.


text:
It consists in betting on the rise or the fall of various assets such as stocks, currencies, commodities or stock exchanges…
Trades are automatically closed after 5 to 30 minutes. Thus, after this short period of time, either you loose your bet or you win between 175 and 190% of your bet.
Eg. : If you bet $100 on the rise of gold, once the trade closes, if gold has continuing rising, you will gain $190 (you have gained $90)
In order to start you have to open an account on a trading platform. We have selected 24option as it is really simple and fast to learn how to use it.
Moreover, in order to help you, the above demonstration video has been prepared on the 24option platform.
The method we use is called "trend monitoring".
It consists on relying on Real-time Charts in order to spot the trends and bet on the right position.
Three different cases :
|Upside Trend
|Neutral Trend
|Downside Trend
Each line on the chart corresponds to 5 minutes. Red lines correspond to the fall of the asset and green ones
to the rise.
The idea is that if the asset is describing an upward trend i.e. it constantly rises; the probability that the rise will strengthen is higher than the probability of a trend reversal.
We follow the same idea with an asset describing a downside trend i.e. it constantly falls.
Of course you can usually win on all the trades, but with the Trend Monitoring method, the probability of winning is even bigger.
Indeed, it is really important to bet on various assets at the same time, in order to be certain to win on the majority of the trades.
There is one simple rule to follow : never bet more than 10% of your capital by position.
To sum up, this method is really simple, it only consists of betting on the rise or the fall of any assets considering the trends described by the Real-time Charts.
If you need any further explanations, please read our FAQ


text:
Published by
Euro-Rite Cabinets Sales Team
Posted on July 24, 2017
Euro-Rite Cabinets is an innovative, growing company with many opportunities. Our employees take pride in their work and the company.
Call Toll Free +1.855.276.2214
Greater Vancouver +1.604.464.5060
Toll Free Fax +1.866.881.4325
Web Design Vancouver with by Think Profits.com Inc. | sitemap