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"For me, this isn't a job," he says. "It's a relationship. The school is my mistress. I love being in my office and on the corridors, where it's always warm and welcoming."
Though head of St Michael's for only three years, Mr Maxwell has been at the school ever since he left De La Salle College in Middleton as a young art teacher in 1966. For 30 years he watched and learned from successive heads as they battled with the social effects of industrial decline to make the school into the successful institution which it is today.
He had no intention of staying so long. "My plan was to stay for two years and then move on." Promotion, however, tended to get in the way and after three years he was head of the art department. His ambitions, though,went beyond that.
"I couldn't see a future in being head of art. I had lots of other interests in the school - the folk club, the football team." In recognition of this breadth of involvement, in 1974 he was made a head of house - a powerful figure in the days when pastoral work was heavily emphasised in comprehensives.
"It was a terrific job. It suited me and gave me the opportunity make relationships with pupils outside the classroom."
Then in 1985 the head and the deputy head both retired, and at the same time the future of the school was called into doubt by a local programme of re-organisation. Tony Maxwell became deputy head and an acting head, Vince Shanley, was brought in from outside. The assumption was that the pair would manage the closure.
What in fact happened was that the two of them, urged on by the parents, embarked on a fight to keep St Michael's open. From this campaign he learned many lessons, not least about the power of local community feeling and the importance to a school of supportive parents. "It came down to Billingham being a town in its own right, with the right to its own Catholic school. The parents were the motivating force in this. Without them, we would have closed. It was their sense of ownership and belief that carried us along."
From Vince Shanley, too, he learned some valuable strategies for school improvement. "He had the vision to identify and retain the strengths of the school and cut out the weaknesses. We became a much more professional and businesslike organisation."
As part of this, the two of them decided that the school's policy of getting on with its job and keeping out of the public eye was not necessarily always right.
"Education was coming under fire nationally. We felt that we had to combat this - we knew we had a good school. We resolved to stop being quiet and start telling people what we did."
Ever since then, the school has consistently looked for public opportunities for its students - sports success, local and national news opportunities.
"We take part in many competitions - art, public speaking, drama, sport. "For two years running, for example, students of the school have won the prestigious Motorola Youth Parliament Competition for schools, their success bringing them visits to Parliament and meetings with Cherie Blair and senior parliamentarians, including the Speaker, Betty Boothroyd.
St Michael's now, under Tony Maxwell's leadership, is a confident place, with a special sort of feeling about it. Pupils give the impression of being open, amiable and confident, and classroom discipline, to the casual visitor, seems hardly to be an issue. "I want an atmosphere where people feel unthreatened and able to communicate with adults," says Mr Maxwell.
In pursuit of this he has encouraged the development of a pupil-run school council, and he promotes and supports staff-student events such as the annual dinner dance at a local hotel for Year 11. "The relationship with the pupils is one of the big features here, but we're never satisfied,and always striving for improvement."
Good relationships, of course, help good learning, and GCSE results at St Michael's are consistently above the local and national averages, with steady improvement over recent years. (This year the percentage of GCSE A to C grades is up to 49.4. Extend this to A* to G and the figure is almost 100 per cent.) The Office for Standards in Education commented on "an orderly and disciplined community". All this, of course, is in an area where it would be easy to justify a lower level of achievement.
In term time, school consumes Tony Maxwell's time. In the holidays, though, he escapes with his family. ("I'm a hell of a family man, with a great wife and two lovely kids.") He has a house in Brittany which he refurbished himself. "Since 1970, I've built all my own houses on plots of land I've bought. Someone I knew did it and I thought if he could, then so could I."
He also sails - "It used to be Hartlepool to Holland; now it's Plymouth to Brittany."
He acknowledges his debt to the people who have influenced him - "Billy McLean, head of St Bede's Secondary Modern where I went when I failed the 11-plus; Vince Shanley; Eddie Payne, head when I first came here who gave me opportunities and allowed me to flourish. You start to realisethat you can't allow yourself to fail because there are too many people who've done such a lotfor you. I want to give that back for as long as I can."


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Please join us for a free Nia class on Wednedsay, January 11th! Dance your heart out!
Nia was founded on the principle that the joy of movement is the secret to fitness. It is a holistic exercise combining the essences of Dance, Martial Arts and the Healing Arts. By addressing the entire human being (mind, body & spirit), Nia provides heightened awareness and expression through conscious movement.
What: Nia Technique with Janet Kaufman
When: Wednesday, January 11th; 7:30-8:30
How: FREE. RSVP and pre-register online.
***those who participate in this event will have access to a special discount on the Closed Class Series to follow.***
Janet Kaufman, certified Nia Black Belt instructor, began teaching the Nia Technique in 2004. She was trained and certified at the International Nia headquarters in Portland, Oregon by the co-creators of Nia, Carlos and Debbie Rosas. She currently teaches Nia in San Francisco Bay Area athletic clubs, recreation centers and private facilities. Nia ignites her passion because it fuses the graceful movements of dance and Tai Chi, the benefits of Yoga, and the high energy of Tai Kwon Do. Most of all, Janet appreciates the way Nia brings joy to fitness, and the variation of movements which emphasize body, mind, emotion, and spirit.


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"We will plan a trip to Auli soon."
"Where is it?"
"It's near Kedarnath. It's a beautiful place. Wait till you see it."
I had this conversation with a friend three years ago that's when I heard about Auli for the first time. Thanks to smartphones, these days, the moment to hear about something new or unknown, you google. I googled the place and was instantly mesmerised by its beauty. I have travelled to many places and there is one thing I have learnt - most destinations are not as beautiful as they appear in the pictures. And Auli pictures were all about snow, snow and more snow.
For the first time, I was not too convinced about the destination, but I did trust my friend for travel plans. We cancelled and rescheduled the trip many times and finally decided on dates, booked tickets and we were ready to go. The plan was Delhi-Auli-Delhi. After a stopover at Rishikesh which was one of my favourite cities to live in India, having spend awesome time there, we left for Auli. It's around 250 kms from Rishikesh, but since it's a hilly area, it takes around 10 hours to reach Auli. (8 to 9 if you hire a local driver. Our driver was a chomu.)
We reach Auli by 4.30. The sky is clear and we are sipping tea, discussing our plans with Vivek, the owner of XRA cottages in Auli. We were to go for skiing the next day. And snow trek on the day after. We were looking forward to the entire experience. Weather was quite favourable too. Or so we thought. We were about to finalise the plan when it started to rain. Now, the cottages are located seven kms from the skiing point. Rains there meant snowfall at the top. We were excited as well as worried.
But fortunately, we did get lucky. The weather next morning was good. Cloudy, but it wasn't raining. We reached at the peak for our skiing lessons. This is something you must experience. And there be no better place than Auli. The reason is simple - it's not an explored place. Not many know about it. On day one, we were the only ones skiing there. There was nobody else around. The snow was clean. Unlike the one I had seen in Gulmerg.
|I found something funny there as well.
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Voices of justice, voices of two Pulitzer winners
Happy 100th anniversary, Pulitzer Prizes.
This year, there will be four events across the country celebrating a century of achievements by journalists, authors and playwrights who have touched our emotions, fired our passions, and, so often, removed the bindings that veiled the sores of our society.
The first event will be held March 31 and April 1 at the Poynter Institute in St. Petersburg, Fla. It will focus on the "Voices of Social Justice and Equality."
Which brings me to the black-and-white picture hanging on a wall at home and what it says about two of the hundreds of Pulitzer recipients, two who sit high in the pantheon of journalistic heroes.
It was taken on a cool December day in 1960 in Atlanta. The Ku Klux Klan, formally dressed in starched white sheets and those silly pointed caps, was protesting in front of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution building. Photographer Charles Pugh captured the image just as the lead Kluxer thumbed his nose at the camera.
Their targets: integration at lunch counters and Ralph McGill, the editor and daily columnist of the Constitution, who was a preacher of right and reason at a time when it was rare.
But this wasn't anything unusual for those of us who worked for either paper during the early and middle days of the civil rights movement. Vitriol and threats were common, which shows that some things never change.
Groups and individuals whose seemingly sole purpose in life was to cruelly discriminate against minorities, especially African Americans, often used McGill, and his successor as editor, Gene Patterson, as their own personal piñatas.
Both men, however, faced down their attackers and helped lead their city through the journey of school desegregation without violence or the pictures of white parents cursing black children, unlike what happened in other cities in Georgia and throughout the neighboring South.
McGill, who won a Pulitzer in 1959, wrote a daily column at the Constitution from 1938 until 1969, the year he died, more than 10,000 in all. Patterson, who won a Pulitzer in 1967, did the same for eight years; you can do the arithmetic.
Part of their Pulitzer entries included columns that many of us will never forget and always associate with each of them. They dealt with the very thing caught on film that December day: raw hatred for anyone who was different.
Read aloud and listen to some of the words that McGill wrote on Oct. 13, 1958, the day after the bombing of the Atlanta Jewish Temple:
"Dynamite in great quantity ripped a beautiful Temple of worship in Atlanta. It followed hard on the heels of a like destruction of a handsome high school in Clinton, Tennessee.
"The same rabid, mad dog minds were, without question, behind both. They also are the source of previous bombings in Florida, Alabama and South Carolina. The school house and the church are the targets of diseased, hate-filled minds."
Further down, he wrote, "When the wolves of hate are loosed on one people, then no one is safe. Hate and lawlessness by those who lead release the yellow rats and encourage the crazed and neurotic who print and distribute hate pamphlets, who shrieked that Franklin Roosevelt was a Jew, who denounce the Supreme Court as being Communist and controlled by Jewish influences."
Any of that sound familiar today?
Then there was Patterson's column on Sept. 16, 1963, the day after the bombing of a Birmingham church, which killed four young black girls. Read and listen:
"A Negro mother wept in the street Sunday morning in front of a Baptist Church in Birmingham. In her hand she held a shoe, one shoe, from the foot of her dead child. We hold that shoe with her. …
"We hold that shoe in our hand, Southerner. Let us see it straight, and look at the blood on it. Let us compare it with the unworthy speeches of Southern public men who have traduced the Negro; match it with the spectacle of shrilling children whose parents and teachers turned them free to spit epithets at small huddles of Negro school children for a week before this Sunday in Birmingham; hold up the shoe and look beyond it to the state house in Montgomery where the official attitudes of Alabama have been spoken in heat and anger.
"Let us not lay the blame on some brutal fool who didn't know any better. We knew better. We created the day. We bear the judgment."
That evening, Walter Cronkite invited Patterson to read his entire column on the CBS newscast.
McGill and Patterson repeatedly spoke to their readers out of deep despair for what was and an unyielding hope for what could be.
Their voices have been stilled, but their words live on, and given what we are witnessing now they are as meaningful today as they were yesterday, perhaps even more so.
Gregory Favre is the former executive editor of The Sacramento Bee and retired vice president of news for The McClatchy Company. From 1957 to 1963, he was the assistant sports editor of the Atlanta Journal.


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There is a collection deep in my basement that hardly ever sees the light of day. Every once in awhile I invite someone over to view it because I know they will appreciate the intricacy and beauty that my husband despises. To him this collection is quaint, grandmotherly and unremarkable. Once our basement is finished and there's a dedicated sewing area, this collection will take up a space above my refinished American of Martinsville desk. Nay, it will take up an entire wall. It is my crewel collection.
One day at a local church sale I spotted a beauty hanging in the back for a mere $3. On the way home with it I called Austin and Tammy because I was so excited about how amazing it was. Then I got it home and sat it in our kitchen until I had time to transport it to the basement. The weirdest thing happened: my husband walked in and said, "Whoah. That's really neat." Behold.
If even my husband likes it, this crewel piece has something special. Maybe it's the size: 3′ x 5′. Maybe it's the design. Maybe it's the "fancy" green velour ribbon around the edge. Maybe it's the bird. I could do without the butterfly.
Whatever this piece possesses, it has earned a spot in our kitchen. What do you think?


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Start your young adventure-seekers out on the right foot
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An easy way for your family to start climbing—get three climbs, a harness rental and an Earth Treks instructor to lead your climbing experience.
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Get a night out on the town while the kids are enjoying vertical games, age-appropriate coaching and tons of climbing.
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A family that climbs together, laughs together! Experience the adventures of rock climbing together. This class is specifically designed for adults that are interested in getting their children involved in climbing and wish to help them with their journey.
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Grow your child's confidence and climbing ability while they play, laugh and become fast friends in this four-week, after-school climbing adventure.
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Help your child develop their skills in our non-competitive climbing club. Participants will learn belay and knot skills as well as movement and problem solving techniques all in a fun and super social environment.
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Teen Climbing Club gives participants the opportunity to climb with Earth Treks instructors in a fun and challenging environment. Teens will learn the technical skills of belaying and tying into the rope, as well as movement and problem-solving skills needed in top rope climbing and bouldering.
Learn more about youth programs at your gym.
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Oklahoma schools face admin spending cuts
(Okla.) As consumers statewide began paying new taxes on tobacco products and gas earlier this month to support schools, the Oklahoma Department of Education has begun assembling for the first time a list of school districts that are spending too much on administration.
The tax hikes, which are expected to raise $450 million annually, were the result of a hard-fought campaign by teachers who staged a nine-day walkout in April in protest of low salaries.
Depending on experience, teachers are getting raises of up to $6,000 per year, while support staff are receiving a boost of $1,250.
The tax increases began July 1 and imposed a hike of 3 cents per gallon on gasoline, 6 cents a gallon on diesel and $1 on a pack of cigarettes.
At the same time, school managers are bracing for the impacts that will be felt over a new spending mandate.
Gov. Mary Fallin signed an executive order in November ordering the Department of Education to identify all school districts that do not spend at least 60 percent of their budget on instructional expenses. Local educational agencies that are on that list could end up consolidating with another district or be annexed into another LEA.
The delivery of the first list is due Sept. 1.
According to a 2014 report from Oklahoma Watch, a non-profit journalism enterprise, 3.2 percent of all school district spending went to support administrative costs—a figure that placed Oklahoma sixth nationally.
According to the governor's office, four out of five districts spend less than 60 percent on teacher salaries and instructional resources.
One exception, Crescent Public Schools, located north of Oklahoma City, spends 64 percent of its budget in the classroom—but Superintendent Bart Watkins said he wished it could be higher.
"We have scraped by about as thin as you can make it," Watkins told the Alva Review-Courier last week. "We lost nine positions. We don't have band, vocal music, math interventions, reading interventions. None of that exists anymore."
Technically the governor's order does not force entire districts to mergers, instead it targets administrative services such as superintendent duties, fiscal services and facility maintenance.
Fallin said when she signed the order that the priority of districts needed to be focused on the classroom.
"The most important component of successful educational outcomes is an effective teacher in every classroom who has the instructional materials and technology needed to enhance student learning," the governor said in a statement. "It is important to send a greater percentage of taxpayer dollars to support classroom learning rather than non-instructive costs. It's time we get serious about reducing administrative overhead."
Although it was months later that the Legislature finally approved additional support for teacher salaries, observers noted that the governor's order made it harder for conservative Republican lawmakers to argue that too much school money was being wasted.


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Zoe Saldana Getting Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Zoe Saldaña and Lin-Manuel Miranda are getting their own stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame!
The two stars are being honored this next year for their achievements in Hollywood and theatre respectively.
Zoe says it's a dream come true.
Mark Hamill, Snoop Dogg, Shonda Rhimes, Bernie Mac, Steve Irwin, Jennifer Lawrence, Jack Black, Anthony Anderson, Lynda Carter, and Mary J. Blige will also be getting stars.
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Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Support Ferguson Protesters Compilation
Some people that I know organized a compilation that they are trying to sell in order to raise money to donate to the protesters arrested in Ferguson, MO. It would be cool if you threw them some money, but if you don't want to or don't want to get involved in the Ferguson stuff, at least give it a listen. Anything will help. Word.
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1. Cumin and Coriander
Cut carrots in two-inch lengths. Combine ground cumin and coriander with olive oil to make a spice rub; toss carrots to coat them. Season well with salt and pepper. Spread out the carrots in a single layer on a baking sheet; cover tightly with foil. Roast carrots at 425°F for about 15 minutes. Uncover and continue to cook, stirring once or twice until browned and tender, about 30 minutes more.
2. Brown Butter and Nuts
Blanch carrots until crisp-tender. Meanwhile, heat an oven and baking sheet to 450°F. Toss carrots with melted brown butter and spread them out on the hot baking sheet. Roast the carrots until caramelized and tender. Toss with toasted hazelnuts (or walnuts or almonds), and finish with a sprinkle of thyme and/or parsley.
3. Honey or Maple Syrup
Play up carrots' sweetness with honey or maple syrup (then add a splash of balsamic vinegar or a squeeze of lemon juice to balance them). Toss carrots with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. (Add chopped rosemary or other herbs here if you wish.) Spread out the carrots on a baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes at 400°F, shaking the pan or stirring after 10 minutes. In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, honey or maple syrup, and a splash of lemon juice or balsamic vinegar. Drizzle the mixture over the carrots and stir to evenly coat them. Continue to roast the carrots until tender and browned on the edges. (Soak your baking sheet.)
4. Balsamic Vinegar
A splash of balsamic vinegar or a drizzle of reduced balsamic vinegar helps to balance carrots' sweetness. Toss carrots in balsamic vinegar just before the last 10 minutes of roasting or just after they finish. Alternatively, serve roasted carrots with a drizzle of syrupy reduced balsamic vinegar.
5. Orange, Ginger, and Cilantro
Whisk together orange juice, orange zest, minced ginger (some minced garlic, too, if you wish), and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Toss the carrots in the marinade (reserve about 1/4 cup, to toss with the carrots after cooking). Spread the carrots out on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover tightly with foil and roast at 425°F for about 15 minutes. Uncover and continue to cook, stirring once or twice until browned and tender, about 30 minutes more.
6. Tahini
Roast carrots until caramelized and tender, then toss warm carrots with a spoonful of tahini and a sprinkle of flaked sea salt and black sesame seeds. Finish with chopped cilantro, parsley, thyme, or oregano.
7. Goat Cheese, Feta, and Yogurt
Finish any roasted carrots with a sprinkle of goat cheese or feta, a dollop of ricotta, or a spoonful of Greek yogurt combined with a shaving of raw garlic or a slash of lemon juice.
8. Walnuts, Almonds, and Other Nuts and Seeds
Finish any roasted carrots with a sprinkle of toasted nuts or seeds for crunch and a nutty taste.
9. Harissa
Whisk together olive oil, harissa, and a splash of lemon juice and honey. Toss the carrots in the mixture to coat them. Preheat a baking sheet at 425°F, then spread out the carrots on the sheet; roast until tender and caramelized, stirring occasionally, 35 to 40 minutes. If needed, toss with another small spoonful of harissa. Garnish with parsley or cilantro. (See #7 and #8 — also good additions.)
10. Avocado
Roast carrots in two-inch lengths or roast small carrots whole. Pulverize garlic, ground cumin, fresh herbs of your choice, and lemon or orange zest in a food processor or mortar and pestle. Blend in olive oil, salt, and pepper (and red pepper flakes if you wish). Toss and rub the carrots in the paste-like mixture and roast until tender and browned. Toss the hot, cooked carrots in a splash of lemon juice or orange juice, or red wine or balsamic vinegar.
Serve with sliced avocado and a sprinkle of flaked sea salt over the top, and if you wish, a handful of greens or a spoonful of cheese or yogurt (see #7).


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2018-4, Majority/Grand Coalitions
In 2016, Ireland and Spain both broke their national records for time spent by a newly elected parliament to form its government: 70 days and 303. In 2017, the Netherlands did the same, 225. And now, in 2018, Germany does it as well, 161 days. Surely the lesson of Weimar is that majority rule is no good. Better an all-party coalition. That is, never let extremist parties get more power than their proportional due, like the Nazis in 1933 Germany, the Jewish Home in 2015 Israel, the DUP in 2016 UK, and the FPÖ in 2017 Austria. Just give them, including AfD (Alternative für Deutschland), their fair share. And then work in consensus. Extremists will soon tire. Others, like Sinn Féin, may well soften up.
Here's the latest graph showing various parliaments and the days they've taken to form their governments.


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Regular updates will be provided here and across our social media channels. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
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Black Friday is gaining popularity in the UK year on year, but how does it really work? Read on to discover our tips – and learn more about retailers' tricks, so you come to the annual shopping bonanza fully clued up.
Don't care how it works and just want a bargain? Browse all our Black Friday deals or find out about the latest Black Friday deals – and how to snag them. We've even got some Black Friday dos and don'ts to help you get the very best deals.
The myth of the Black Friday queue
Black Friday is all about queueing, right? Well, unless you are after the one most popular item that you think will sell out in the first hour, there really is no need to camp outside shops – or get up at the crack of dawn to surf Amazon. Sales last all day, and beyond Black Friday to Cyber Monday and sometimes, er, beyond again. In fact, the week – and for some retailers, weeks – before Black Friday is the best time to start looking at deals.
Not all that glitters is Black Friday gold
What retailers often don't tell you is that the massively discounted products are the ones that would have gone on sale regardless. PLUS, many products' prices change frequently, anyway.
What to do? Checking the price history of what you're planning to buy on CamelCamelCamel.com or PriceSpy will tell you whether the savings are real or not. These sites show you whether a price is likely to re-occur.
If this makes the difference between going into debt for what you want to buy and having a little longer to save up (think Boxing Day sales), it can really be worthwhile waiting.
In other words, always check, rather than be distracted by the recommended retail price, especially on big ticket home buys.
Worth noting: in the case of technology and furniture, the best deals to be had are usually on last year's collections or models, so don't expect to get a massive discount on a product that has just gone on sale this season (that simply wouldn't be profitable for the retailer and, after all, they're not in the game to do us any favours – it's all about the bottom line).
So, if you've been looking at a particular product for the past year, chances are that the best time to get a deal on it is Black Friday; if you're hoping for a discount on something new, you might be better to wait for the Boxing Day and January sales (don't worry, we'll keep you informed about those, too).
A special note of caution against products specially brought out for Black Friday: avoid these, as they might be of sub-standard quality and or a marketing trick.
Black Friday deals: shop in store or online?
The eternal dilemma of the modern shopper: do you buy it online even though you haven't seen it, or do you bite the bullet and hit the (very busy) shops?
Both forms of Black Friday deal hunting have their potential drawbacks. Watch out for the Prosecco tactic in shops: yes, it is nice to be plied with wine as you are browsing, but this trick is aimed entirely at making you more impulsive and spending without thinking.
In our opinion, it's much better to go in knowing the precise product you want and aim for it like a dart to a bull's eye. The same applies to online shopping: buy something you've already seen in store or have read (one of our) reviews on.
If you're sure of the type of product you want, but not sure of the best one to buy, take a browse of our buying guides so you don't have to wander around stores for hours comparing.
- Best Black Friday bed deals
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- Best Black Friday washing machine deals
- Best Black Friday fridge and freezer deals
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Clever ways to get bigger Black Friday discounts
Can't decide if you really want it? This could save you money; retailers monitor their websites for items that have been left in the online shopping basket but not paid for; sometimes, they may even offer you an additional discount as an incentive to complete the transaction.
This isn't guaranteed, but worth experimenting with, especially if you have started your shopping before the big day itself. So, keep a cool head and sleep on it, it may work out in your favour.
Shop securely on Black Friday
To keep your online experience fun/safe on Black Friday, there are a couple of security precautions to remember.
- If shopping on Amazon, for example, and buying from a third-party retailer, do your due diligence: click through to their website to verify that it exists.
- How to spot a fraudulent retailer? If the deal they're offering is too good to be true, it probably is; if they don't have a contact address and phone number, they're probably not real; and if they don't offer a secure (https) connection, they're probably after your personal details.
- Be especially vigilant about deals that are advertised on social media (we'll be checking anything we put on ours, obvs).
- Ensure that the deal is advertised by a reputable retailer; if you click through and are asked for personal details, navigate away.
- Lastly, use your credit card rather than debit, as that offers you at least some protection if a purchase goes wrong.
More on getting a Black Friday bargain:
- The best Black Friday deals and how to get them
- The dos and don'ts of Black Friday deals: how to shop like a pro
- When is Black Friday 2018?
- Despite the profit slump, is John Lewis doing Black Friday deals?
- 10 tips for getting the best Black Friday deals in 2018
- Black Friday deals 2018: the bargains and discounts we expect to see this year


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SIRIO EQUIPMENT is an Italian manufacturer of tires service and workshop equipment for cars and commercial vehicles with a wide range of products including tire changers, wheel balancers, wheel aligners, lifts and test tracks.
The 26,000 sq m facility located in Ostellato (Ferrara, Italy) is equipped with the most advanced production technology, including laser cutting, welding robots and automatic machining centers, so that we can ensure the development and production of premium quality equipment.
Through a network of dealers, Sirius is able to offer sales, installation, training and technical support worldwide.
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German based company with 17 subsidiaries and 85 exclusive dealers all over the world, recently set-up our own company, "MAHA INDIA" in New Delhi.
Market leader in Vehicle Lifting & Safety Testing Equipment.
Total no of employees worldwide ~ 1160 people.
Partner of the Automobile Industry for development and after-sales.
Leading manufacturer of car washing system.
manufacturer of sophisticated electronics devices.
Manufacturer of flexible high quality packing machine.
15 subsidiaries.
Top 100 innovator in Germany.
The TruckCam brand features innovative and efficient products for wheel alignment based on patented camera technology. As one of the leading brands for alignment equipment, our industrial solutions are exported to more than 30 countries and our brand is well represented by our worldwide Regional offices and dealers. TruckCam is a growing brand with continuous development of new products and measurement methods for vehicle manufacturers. At the industrial solutions headquarters in Katrineholm, Sweden, a team of highly skilled and experienced engineers are working with the most modern tools including 3D CAD for designing mechanical parts, electronics and software.


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How to Locate Low-cost Engagement Rings
Affordable engagement rings
Saying "I do" is the greatest indicator of affection, devotion and enjoy to that unique person with your daily life. Sadly, numerous people are holding off about the relationship because of the pricey price tags of engagement rings. If you've got done any window buying in the jewellery merchants, you then most likely know just how high-priced they are often. Thankfully, you are able to find low cost engagement rings which will blow her mind and leave her speechless, you simply really need to know in which to look.
engagement rings under 500
Viewing all of those big-named jewelry shops promoting pricey rings might be discouraging to say the the very least. The reality is these retailers dramatically mark up the price to go over marketing fees, over-head, and inventory just before offering to their customers. Anytime somebody asks me when they can buy a ring to your engagement from the big-name jewelry retailer, I inform them to check out the more compact merchants initial, as you're almost certain to find a much better offer.
To obtain the most bang for the buck, you are going to must meticulously choose your engagement ring. For the band metal, I recommend both likely with a fourteen kt white gold or sterling silver as opposed to platinum. Chances are you wont be capable of notify the real difference and can be less expensive than an over-priced platinum band.
What engagement ring would be comprehensive without a diamond? Never worry, it is possible to find a inexpensive engagement ring with a great diamond she'll really like. If she needs a solitaire diamond engagement ring, attempt to find a modest karat stone, or even a single which is graded lower quality. A number of the low-graded diamonds are marketed drastically cheaper than larger grades and also you genuinely can not inform the real difference unless you put it beneath a microscope to get a nearer inspection.
In case your future fiance doesn't desire a classic ring, you might search for the ring which includes a lot of smaller diamonds on it. Acknowledged as baguettes, they are smaller sized diamonds which might be pieced jointly on the ring to present the appearance of a diamond cluster. These rings appear wonderful and are in many cases chosen over conventional, single-stone engagement rings.
Naturally an imitation diamond is additionally a choice for affordable engagement rings. Cubic zirconium is the most popular and best-looking imitation diamond available on the market. If it is created properly, you shouldn't be capable to inform the primary difference together with the naked eye. Take a glance at each diamonds and cubic zirconium to determine which ones you're thinking that your considerable other would like the very best. In the event you will not really feel cozy by having an imitation diamond, stick using a scaled-down, genuine diamond.
Whatever ring you choose, you should think about having the within on the band laser-engraved. Doing so is undoubtedly an low-cost way in your case to personalize it with a information for your sweetheart. Practically every single girls appreciates the little things such as that and when it really is on her finger, she can appear down and be reminded of you.
Obtaining married doesn't have to get a strain on your lender account. It is possible to find low-cost engagement rings pretty simply if you really know what to search for. Together with the ideas detailed listed here, you're certain to locate the perfect ring for the cherished a single in a value that can't be beat!


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There are many ways to tour the Danish capital city of Copenhagen. Just pick your choice. You can see the amazing sights in this wonderful city by driving around in your car, by taking the bus or simply by walking. In addition to these, though, visitors can also do their tour by running.
Yes, you read it right. It's running around and you will be able to do this if you join the yearly Copenhagen Marathon. This popular activity has been going on since 1980 and attracts some 10,000 runners and spectators each year. Last year when the event marked its 30th anniversary, a record number of participants at more than 12,000 was set.
This year, the Copenhagen Marathon is scheduled on May 22. In line with this, there will be a three-day sports expo, pasta party while participants will be given free water and energy drinks as well as shirts. Registration is now going on at the official Copenhagen Marathon website.
The Copenhagen Marathon features 3 different routes and normally, the first and third parts are identical. This means that spectators watching at those two similar routes get to see the runners and cheer for them twice. The route passes through some of the city's famous landmarks so participants not only get the chance to enjoy favorite running activity but they also get the opportunity to see the great sights around the Danish capital.
What also makes this yearly marathon a hit among both runners and spectators is the fact that there are numerous bands and dancers along the routes. This gives the event a lively and festive mood.
The top three finishers in each age group in the marathon will receive awards. Additionally, all runners who are able to finish the race in a period of six hours will get a commemorative medal and a finisher's certificate.


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Holidays in Chamonix, stay close to the Mont-Blanc
Have you ever thought of spending your summer holidays in the mountains ? Wonderful views and exceptional setting ensure a nice and relaxing holiday at any time of the year ! Chamonix invites you to stay close to the Mont Blanc in the 4-star Hotels Temmos.
Sleep comfortably in one of our 4 star-hotels for your summer holidays in Chamonix.
Face to the immensity of the Mont Blanc, you'll wake up well rested and ready for adventures ! It is a wonderful experience offered by the 4-star hotels Les Aiglons Resort & Spa and Le Boutique Hotel Le Morgane. If the sky is clear, you will see the immaculate white of its peaks. You will feel completely cut off from the stress of the world !
After getting a breath of fresh air in the early morning by opening the window of your room, enjoy a varied breakfast buffet for a day rich in emotions and experiences.
The 4-star hotels Les Aiglons Resort & Spa and Le Boutique Hotel Le Morgane invite you to enjoy summer activities in family or with your friends. There is a wide range of activities available !
After spending a long day in the Chamonix valley, you can get back to your room and enjoy precious tasting discoveries at the mountain restaurant Le A (Hotel Les Aiglons Resort & Spa) or at Le Bistrot (Boutique Hotel Le Morgane), both located in the heart of Chamonix.
Everyone has a good reason to come to Chamonix in summer. For further information about your holidays in Chamonix, feel free to contact us by phone or by email :
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It's back! For a limited time, surprise yourself with a Mystery Skin!
Purchasing a Mystery Skin will unlock an unowned skin worth 520 RP or more (that could get you a discount of 84% off a skin)! As with the previous rounds of Mystery Skins, you can only unlock skins for champions you own.
Mystery Skins will be available in the Skins tab of the store for 490 RP and are limited to five per day. Grab your Mystery Skins from now until 23:59 on February 2!


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Probolinggo (Java, Indonesia)
Cruise Port schedule, live map, terminals, news
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Probolinggo is a port city on Java Island's northern coast (Indonesia), with area approx 57 km2 (22 ml2) and population around 225,000. The city is located on one of the main highways across Java Island, and has a harbor port used mainly by fishing ships.
Like the most part of northern East Java province, Probolinggo has a large Madurese population. Under Dutch East Indies colonial administration, and especially in the 19th century, the city was a profitable regional center for refining and exporting sugar. Today sugar remains a major product of the region. Probolinggo is famous for its mangoes. Strong dry-season winds (July through September) help mango trees pollinate. Formerly, the city produced grapes.
Port Probolinggo cruise ship schedule shows timetable calendars of all arrival and departure dates by month. The port's schedule lists all ships (in links) with cruises going to or leaving from Probolinggo, Java, Indonesia. To see the full itineraries (ports of call dates and arrival / departure times) and their lowest rates – just follow the corresponding ship-link.
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The Probolinggo cruise port map is interactive. It shows the port's exact location, along with the real-time cruise ship traffic (if any) in its vicinity - today, and right now. By zooming-out you can see other cruise ship ports located near Probolinggo, Java, Indonesia.
If you lose the Probolinggo location on the map, simply reload the page (also with F5 button). This feature is integrated with the CruiseMapper's cruise ship tracker tracking the vessels' current positions at sea and in ports.


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Duration : 14 Nights / 15 Days
Destination Covered : Srinagar, Leh Ladakh, Kargil
Price (Starting From) : On Request
Tour Detail
Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Srinagar explore with houseboat stay..
Srinagar explore with houseboat stay
Day 2: Srinagar to Kargil ,200km.
At the start of tour ,we will enjoy the beautiful green valley, and cross Zojila pass (4300m) today we reached kargil ,we covered Dass (world 2nd coldest habitant place) We'll then descend into Baltistan Valley to the garrison city Kargil, the gateway to Zanskar valley. A hotel at the bazaar (2,600 m) will be our home for the night.
Day 3: Kargil to Rangdum, 130 Kms.
We drive for a Rangdum Through the beautiful, wild Suru valley – We'll be leaving paved roads behind today, continuing on a dusty track at average speeds of around 20-40 kmph. Ascending to the herdsman's village of Parkachik,and reached Rangdum
Day 4: Rangdum to Padum, 90Km.
Start to Rangdom in morning Today, we'll ascend the adventurous track further until we reach Penzi La pass (4,401 m) and visit the tiny Rangdum mountain monastery before descending along a huge glacier at the entrance to Zanskar Valley and reached Padum valley.
Day 5: Explore Zanskar valley (Padum)
Today no ride we visit surrounding the Padum the only small town in Zanskar. Only around 1,000 people live here in the summer. In the afternoon, we'll visit the Karsha monastery, a medieval oasis of peace and an important center of the Buddhist faith. We'll be spending the night in the best guest house in Zanskar, at an altitude of approx. 3,500
Day 6: Padum (Zanskar Valley) to Parkachik, 170 km
Our return trip starts with a longer ride. We'll be crossing Penzi La pass (4,401 m) and spending another night on a meadow near Parkachik Glacier.
Day 7: Parkachik To Lamayuru, 190km
Descending through Suru Valley to Kargil, we'll come across our first filling station in 550 km! Crossing the Fatu La pass, we'll reach the Lamayuru monastery, setting up our there at an altitude of around 3,800 meters.
Day 8: Lamayuru to Leh, 140km
We'll have the opportunity to witness the morning meditation in the monastery – an unforgettable experience. Next, a steep descent to the Indus Valley. Our next track starts at the confluence of the Indus and Zanskar rivers. The 40 km along the wild Zanskar river to Chilling, a village of coppersmiths, is one of the most breathtaking motorcycle routes anywhere in the Himalayas! We'll be reaching Leh – the end of our motorcycle tour – in the late afternoon.
Day 9: Leh relax and explore
Leh relax and explore
Day 10: Leh- Khardungla Pass – Nubra Valley
50 kms on the road and 2,000 meters ascent to Khardung La pass, the highest motorable road in the world. After a brief stop in the thin mountain air for a photo, we'll descend quickly into the arid Nubra Valley, which until recently was a restricted military zone due to the nearby Pakistani and Chinese borders. It's now a new high point of our Ladakh tours, with breathtaking views, remote oasis villages and rugged river landscapes.
Rate Card
Package cost
|15D/Pack as Group size cost
|Per person
|Per Pillion
|1-6 Riders
|6-12 Riders
|Jeep Sharing (With Driver)
|4x4 Jeep
|2 person Sharing
|4 person sharing
|Self Drive
|3250U$D per head
|3050U$D per head
Terms & Conditions
Note: Minor Repairs like break shoe, spark plug, clutch plate, tubes, cable (01 set only) and engine oil has been included in the cost. However if more breakage happen due to rough handling/accidents/theft etc, the clients will have to bear the cost. (Only if bike hire from us)
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Oppo, I have to have an MRI at 7:45 am tomorrow and I took the day off of work, partly because I have nothing to do and partly because I haaaaaaate needles and I'd like to do something pleasant afterwards (it's a contrast MRI, so...yuck).
Suggest to me things that aren't overly expensive and don't involve a huge amount of physical exertion (I don't want to go hiking, for example).
Is there a museum/historic site/restaurant/?? you think I should check out?
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"All that is required for evil to triumph is that good men do nothing," so said the great English politician Edmund Burke. Recent events have proven his words as true now as they were over 200 years ago.
DEA agents stationed overseas were found to have been engaging in sex parties funded by drug cartels. Over a period of at least five years agents repeatedly threw caution to the wind and participated in lascivious parties held in buildings leased by the US government. At least seven agents were directly involved in the misconduct with many others involved in covering up the behavior. Supervisors were made aware of their behavior but chose to ignore it. When news of the misconduct came to light DEA officials obstructed the investigation.
Hearing the story I found myself asking, "Where were the good men?" If just one person had taken a stand and spoken up about the wrongdoing the problem could have been handled quickly, harm prevented and embarrassment avoided. No one did.
In Atlanta, the city has been torn apart by a scandal that has rocked its largest school district. 34 educators either plead guilty or were convicted of racketeering in a 6 year scheme to fraudulently raise standardized test scores. Investigators found evidence of cheating by 180 educators in 44 schools. As bonuses were handed out based on student performance on the exams the teachers and administrators received thousands of dollars from the government for their lies.
Hearing of a scandal this widespread and involving so many people I find myself asking, "Where were the good people?" Was there not one person who had the courage to stand up and say, "This is wrong!" It seems no one did.
Courage is required because standing against the crowd is risky. Rejection, anger and isolation may await, there is a chance that one will not be heard, that pain may come and change may not. Faced with such personal danger, where can one find the courage to stand?
It must come both from within us and beyond us. To stand we must have a deep rooted conviction within ourselves that evil cannot be allowed to win out. We must have faith that there is a God who sees and who will ultimately judge men according to their works. Only then will we be able to speak out. Only then will we see good men and women rise up against evil. In a world where values are disappearing the need for a few good men has never been greater.
- Bart
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Ahn Jae Wook's Recovery Is Going Well, He Is Eating Well!
Thank goodness! Once again it looks as though Ahn Jae Wook's recovery is going well. As we reported before, Ahn Jae Wook had a "subarchnoid hemorrhage" and underwent surgery on February 4. The surgery went on for five hours. Ahn Jae Wook's agency Jable Entertainment broke the news on February 6. According to Jable Entertainment, Ahn Jae Wook will have to stay hospitalized during the next 3 to 4 weeks.
On the February 12 broadcast of MBC's "A Day You Feel Good – Entertainment Plus," Ahn Jae Wook came up and the show was connected with Ahn Jae Wook's agency for an update. A representative of the agency stated, "Currently Ahn Jae Wook is recovering after his surgery. He now has no trouble eating."
Soompi.com hopes that Ahn Jae Wook will recover soon, stay tuned for more details!


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Animal Welfare and the Ethics of Meat Host Randy Shore, Vancouver Sun reporter Zoe McKnight and Leanne McConnachie of the Vancouver Humane Society talk about the ethics of meat, the reality of industrial farming and animal welfare. Omnivore Shore a recovered vegetarian takes on two practicing vegetarians over who should eat what and why.
The Benefits and Risks of Raw Milk Host Randy Shore welcomes raw milk activist Jackie Ingram and farmer Alice Jongerden of Home on the Range Dairy. Do the health benefits of raw milk outweigh the potential risks.
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The ultimate stew
For preparing a stew, it is often recommended to marinate the meat for a long while (e.g. 24h) in wine and herbs as onions, carrots, leek. This recommendation is usually found for all meat-based recipes requiring a long, slow cooking. Sometimes a white wine is recommended, others a red one. Often the addition of vinegar is required along with wine and herbs. Why? What is the difference between using a red or a white wine, if any?
The cuts of meat used for a stew, but more in general for all meat-based recipes requiring a long cooking, are usually high in content of collagen. We find different types of collagen, but, briefly, it is a family of fibrous proteins that form the extracellular matrices. Simply, collagen is the scaffolding of our tissues. Cuts as round or round steak are very rich in collagen and, for this reason, stiff and not adequate to be grilled. On the other hand, a long, slow cooking allow denaturing collagen and, consequently, obtaining a tender meat. Actually, collagen is not the sole one responsible of meat toughness. Elastin is another protein that determines the tenderness of certain cuts. To cut a long story short, the higher the content of elastin and collagen the tougher is the meat.
How is that related to the wine marinade? It has actually been shown that marinating has a crucial role in the tenderness of meat. As usual, there are a few factors to take into consideration.
The role of wine
So, why adding wine to the marinade? This first step allows increasing the tenderness of meat. Collagen, as other proteins, reacts with the polyphenolic groups of tannins. These molecules are responsible for the coloration and the astringent taste of red wines. The interaction between collagen and tannins brings to the formation of complexes that would limit the water leakage and keep the meat juicy*. Given that tannins are commonly present in red wine (on the other hand, they are absent in the white one), we can deduct that only a red wine marinade would sort this effect. Actually, a few experiments were carried out showing that a white wine marinade does not improve the tenderness of meat.
The role of acids
The presence of acidic compounds as vinegar, helps with the tenderness as provokes the dissociation of protein complexes (and, thus, of collagen as well). Simply, you lose the meat scaffolding.
And what's about herbs?
Unfortunately, herbs play no role in tenderizing the meat. They just help with flavouring.
In this post, I just spoke about wine and vinegar marinades. There are tons of studies on meat tenderness and on the factors affecting it. Honestly, the topic is very broad and here we have just scratched the surface, as usual ;)
Shortly, we will see how to make the perfect stew :)
*According to This, there were still experiments going on. I can't find any recent update in the literature that would confirm this hypothesis. If you know more about that, please, let me know :)
Hervé This, Pentole e provette, 39-41, Ed. Gambero Rosso
K. Brudzynski, C. Sjaarda, L. Maldonado-Alvarez, A New Look on Protein-Polyphenol Complexation during Honey Storage: Is This a Random or Organized Event with the Help of Dirigent-Like Proteins?, 2013, PlosOne, https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0072897


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10 Interesting facts about Italy
10 interesting facts about Italy
Here are 10 interesting facts about Italy that you probably did not know.
- The name Italy comes from the word italia, meaning "calf land," perhaps because the bull was a symbol of the Southern Italian tribes.
- The official name of Italy is the Italian Republic (Repubblica Italiana).
- Italy has more masterpieces per square mile than any other country in the world.
- Almost four-fifths of Italy is either mountainous or hilly.
- When McDonald's opened in 1986 in Rome, food purists outside the restaurant gave away free spaghetti to remind people of their culinary heritage.
- The University of Rome is one of the world's oldest universities and was founded by the Catholic Church in A.D. 1303. Often called La Sapienza ("knowledge"), the University of Rome is also Europe's largest university with 150,000 students.
- There are two independent states within Italy: the Republic of San Marino (25 square miles) and the Vatican City (just 108.7 acres).
- Italy's San Marino is the world's oldest republic (A.D. 301), has fewer than 30,000 citizens, and holds the world's oldest continuous constitution.
- Vatican City is the only nation in the world that can lock its own gates at night. It has its own phone company, radio, T.V. stations, money, and stamps. It even has its own army, the historic Swiss Guard.
- Italians suffer more earthquakes than any other Europeans. In 1693, an estimated 100,000 people died in an earthquake in Sicily. The most deadly recent quake in Italy occurred in Naples in 1980, killing 3,000 people.


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In June 2015, a panama customer search voltage protector on alibaba and interest in our company's products, and then contact us during the suzhou company. According the customer's requirments,our salesman choose a few of samples sent to abroad to have a test , the results show our company voltage protector current error less than 3%, much better than 5% of the industry standard, the customers are very satisfied with the products. Then, the customer also required our technicist to Design a new style only for theirs market , we designed the sample in advance, the customer is very satisfied with our company . Since the end of 2015 ,the customer gives us 6 times of the order ,each order is 1.2 million yuan.
Bao xiang with its specialized services, high quality products won the export quotas, and still keep trying!


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Top 5 Digital Marketing Agencies in Bhopal | DigiBash – Master your brand online
Top 5 Digital Marketing Agencies in Bhopal to go to if you need any internet marketing consulting or wish to master your brand online.
The Digital age has arrived and has set its foot in our lives firmly. Today, everyone uses a smartphone for communication, entertainment, learning, business and money transfer etc. With each second passing by, millions of people are tweeting, writing statuses, uploading photos, sending emails, chatting, doing video conferencing, watching videos and the list will go on and on…
With such a colossal degree of involvement, it is not very hard to see why marketers are trying to use this new lifestyle of people in their business' interest. Digital Marketing is one of the most demanded services today. Every business wants to be on the digital map as a shining example in their respective fields.
But digital marketing is not everyone's cup of tea. As a very diverse and complicated field, Digital marketing has numerous components within itself: SEO, Content marketing, Social Media marketing, Email marketing, Graphic designing, Reputation management, Advertising, Web Design, Application management etc. This is where Digital Marketing agencies come to help!
Digital marketing agencies are the service oriented firms which help a business, or any kind of client to get the digital identity they thrive for. The services provided by a Digital marketing agency can vary from simply managing the Facebook page of the client or as big as Branding and Reputation management of a business. A typical Digital marketing agency's services will include:
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Social Media Marketing (SMM)
- Pay Per Click (PPC)
- Web development
- App Development
- Content Management/ Content Marketing
- Online Reputation Management (ORM)
- Graphic Designing
- Employer Branding
Top 5 Digital Marketing firms in Bhopal
SEOValley was founded in the year 2000, which is very visionary because the field of digital marketing was in its budding stage in the country. As of today, SEOValley has provided its services to more than 50,000 clients. The services provided by the agency include SEO, PPC, SMM, Analytics, Programming etc. The agency has an appreciable presence at the national level and it also has offices set abroad in countries such as Australia, UK etc.
SEO Aim Point
- SEO Aim Point Web Solutions Pvt. Ltd. goes by the motto of Passion, Possibilities, Perfection, and makes sincere efforts to realize this through their services. With over 1500 clients and 1000 successful projects, SEO Aim Point has skyrocketed itself in the digital marketing field to become a trustable agency. Their services include Keyword research, Website analysis, Brand positioning, Competitor analysis etc.
Afzal Khan
- With more than 12 years of work experience in leading SEO agencies and in countries such as USA, Japan, Australia and various European Countries; Afzal Khan is one of the most renowned names in the field of SEO in the city of Bhopal. This Bruce Clay Inc. certified SEO expert has every weapon in his arsenal to win your Digital Marketing battle for you.The services provided by his agency include SEO, ORM, E-commerce SEO, Paid Marketing etc.
BIZARISER goes by the tagline: 'Grow your business'. It is an ISO certified Digital Marketing company which was established in the year 2017 and is striving successfully toward making its name as a trustable service provider. Apart from Digital Marketing bizariser specializes in services such as PR solution, Content Writing, Social Media Marketing, Branding/Promotion and even Offline marketing solutions. It has secured clients such as Design my kitchen, financial tax help etc.
With more than 40 positive reviews on Google, Technogaze establishes its expertise in the field right after the first gaze. The area of working for Technogaze majorly includes Web development, Digital Marketing, Social Media Marketing and Graphic design. It has a very hardworking core team and they all carry rich experience in the field of Digital Marketing. Furthermore, the company also teaches the digital marketing techniques through internships etc.
WHAT'S THE HYPE ABOUT THE EMERGING DIGITAL MARKETING AGENCY IN Bhopal – THE CITY OF LAKES? LET'S FIND OUT!
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About Digibash
DigiBash is a digital brand management company based in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. It is a group of digitally-conscious marketers who are focused on giving results and creating an identity in the online space. DigiBash is characterized by being specialists in digital communication. Unlike other Digimarketing Agencies who focus only on ROI(Return on Investment), DigiBash focuses on RAE(Revenue, Awareness, Efficiency).
The concept of RAE
- Revenue: Our focus is beyond the paradigm of Return on Investment, we ensure to provide proper revenue generation opportunities to our clients.
- Awareness: DigiBash, as a branding and online reputation management firm, emphasizes on creating a proper digital identity of your business.
- Efficiency: Your sustainability is our priority. From creating a proper business opportunity to building a trustworthy image online, we enthusiastically work to provide longevity to you.
Our in-house digital brand management services include :
- Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
- Social Media Management
- Web Design & Development
- Digital Content Strategy
- Online Reputation Management
- Employer Branding
In today's digital business world, you need a partner who can help you take advantage of marketing opportunities across a variety of channels in real-time. DigiBash combines a data-driven approach with knowledge gained from projects in digital marketing to deliver outstanding results to our clients.
Our Services
DigiBash puts you on the Digital Map and increases your overall Brand value. We are an end-to-end provider of digital marketing services. Whether you're looking for a turnkey managed strategy, an independent audit, or services specific to a short-term campaign; our experience and approach are sure to prove to be a valuable asset. DigiBash offers a variety of services to help you generate more leads, sales, create exposure and ensure increased attention for your business. With a fresh breath of creativity and originality, Allow us to put you and your brand out there. Let everyone know who you are and what you do! Let's BASH it!
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One of the things that set DigiBash apart is our flexible approach to marketing solutions. We understand that not every company has the same needs or goals, and we excel in developing customized digital marketing solutions to fit your needs. Whether you need an end-to-end digital marketing package or just a few key services to support your internal team, we're able to meet your needs.
With so many freelancers and half-knowledge attention seekers in the field, it is very important to understand that a single person cannot take your business to the digital height that you dream about. These digital marketing firms can be a way to start your journey into Digital space and be a proud performer in the field.
Read more to learn about how to hire a marketing agency.


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A Moment before the 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time
At one of my parish internships, half the people seemed to come to Mass after the first reading. The deacon and I joked that it was because nobody got the first reading. We were being snarky. But the first reading can feel a little random.
This Sunday's first reading (Proverbs) looks like an allegory, and it kind of feels random. But it's not really an allegory. Or random. It's actually a promise - that gets fulfilled in Sunday's Gospel.
The epistle (Ephesians) also points to the Gospel, but in a different way. The first reading is promise, the epistle is preparation. Personal preparation.
Paul knows exactly what Jesus is saying in the Gospel (John). But Paul is just as flawed as we are, and knows that if our lives are full of stupid stuff, we will miss what Jesus wants to give us. Which is why Paul is all do's and don'ts.
Paul wants to help us make room to receive what Jesus wants to give us. And the effort? It's more than worth it.


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I reached out to you all on Stories a few weeks ago asking for some of your go-to cold sore remedies, as I'm a frequent sufferer. I go through bouts where cold sores seem to pop up once every other week, but I've learned to manage them and reduce their time on my face. Turns out, lots of you deal with cold sores as well. I apologize if this isn't the most glamorous post, but I've received enough messages in the past few weeks to warrant it.
I want to preface my product tips by saying I am prescribed Valtrex by my doctor for my cold sores. It's obviously not natural, but gets rid of the virus FAST. If you deal with frequent sores, consider asking your doctor about the medication.
Below are my top tips and products (both natural and conventional) to help fight cold sores! I hope this helps!!
Tea tree oil: So many of you suggested applying a dab of tea tree oil to the sore at the first sign. I must say, this definitely reduces the sores lifespan for me. I put a drop on a cotton swab and gently apply it to the sore area. I do this several times a day.
L-Lysine Supplements: Always speak to your doctor before adding a new supplement to your routine, but upon a little googling, I found that the most highly recommended supplement for cold sores is L-Lysine. I take 500mg everyday as general prevention, but will up the dose to 1000mg if a cold sore is near. It definitely works well for me.
Herpecin-L Lip Balm: For lots of people, being in the sun can bring on a cold sore. I find this lip balm to be really useful at both protecting your lips from the sun, but also for protecting against sores!
Vitamin C: Making sure your immune system is in check is crucial in avoiding sores. For me, swollen lymph nodes and cold sores are the first sign of an illness coming on. This is when I load up on all of my remedies above in addition to my Vitamin C. I prefer the Lypo Spheric Vitamin C. It's on the pricier side, but works wonders.
General stress reduction: Stress management can play a huge part in cold sore prevention. Make sure you're taking appropriate measures to reduce your stress levels!
L-Lysine Cream: this cream is super cheap and really helps prevent cold sores if you seem to get them in the same area frequently. I apply a tiny bit to the spot right when I feel "The Itch" and it usually keeps them at bay.
Campho Phenique: This is not a natural product but it really works well at drying those pesky suckers right up! Another familiar/similar brand is Abreva, but I prefer Campho.


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He has been seen on stage in South Africa, London, Broadway, off-Broadway, and regional theatre in the U.S.
Film credits include The Road to Mecca, Gandhi, The Killing Fields, Meetings With Remarkable Men, Marigolds In August, Boesman and Lena, and The Guest.
He has written the novel Tsotsi,
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The Coalition of Radical Left, a Greek political party known by the acronym Syriza, took power in January 2015 with a simple, if ambitious idea: it would put an end to austerity in Greece. For years, Greece had cut back its spending in exchange for tens of billions of dollars in bailout loans from the so-called troika—the European Central Bank, the European Commission, and the International Monetary Fund. Now it would play a high-stakes game of chicken by launching new negotiations, betting that its largest creditor, Germany, would grant generous concessions to avoid the risk of a Greek default and exit from the eurozone.
The negotiations turned out rather differently than Syriza expected: Germany refused to budge. And when Athens doubled down, Berlin clung to its position even more tightly. In February, Greece backed down on most of its demands and accepted a four-month extension of the bailout, something Syriza had said it would never do, in exchange for some more discretion in deciding which austerity reforms to implement. Meanwhile, Greece is set to face a new crisis this summer, when it is scheduled to repay its creditors some $7 billion—and it may run out of money well before then. Next week, the country plans to present its eurozone lenders with a list of proposed reforms, with the hope of unlocking more bailout funds.
How did Syriza end up here? By focusing narrowly on Germany, Greece forgot about the interests of the other players involved. Simply put, Athens behaved in ways those actors found deeply threatening, which effectively united Europe against it. To repair the damage, Syriza has little choice but to change course, altering its message and adjusting its demands.
The negotiations involved five actors: Germany, Greece, the countries of northern Europe, the governments on the EU's so-called periphery, and the European Central Bank (ECB). Understanding why Syriza failed to achieve its objectives requires an understanding of the motivations of each.
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Recently, a couple was caught on video ballroom dancing along a United Kingdom beach for over an hour, seemingly unaware of the waves crashing near them and not allowing the rain to destroy their dance practice. According to Carrie McCabe, the woman video taping the couple, they did a variety of dance moves including twirls, lifts, and the tango. They even brought along their own music. McCabe said of the experience:
They were out there for more than an hour- it was mesmerizing. What made it better is that they're actually really good dancers. I'm a bit jealous, actually.
Although the mysterious couple probably had not idea anyone was filming them, they must have realized at least someone would see their dance routine. If, like many people, you are self-conscious about things like people seeing you dancing in public, you might be wondering how you can gain the same level of confidence as this couple.
If you want to gain the confidence and skills to ballroom dance like you just don't care what other people think of you, contact us. Whether you want to take dance lessons alone, with your significant other, or with a group of friends, at Quick Quick Slow Ballroom Dance Studio, we can help you learn a variety of ballroom dance steps. Your dance lessons will be adapted depending upon what dance steps and styles you want to learn and your dance skill level. We even have opportunities for you to implement those skills in a practice dance party, where you will be able to socialize with others who are also taking dance lessons. You will not have to be the couple dancing a rumba on the waterfront alone right away.


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The Connection Between Artwork, Therapeutic, And Public Health
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Promoting the usage of the humanities to enhance well being & effectively-being. The coverage and strategy was developed following a period of session and analysis with the arts and health sector, which included Very important Signs , a sequence of arts and well being occasions that came about in October 2009. Along with the sources simply talked about, specific journals had been additionally focused because of their connection to art and well being: Health Schooling Analysis, Health and Quality of Life Outcomes, Well being Training and Behavior, The Arts in Psychotherapy, and the Journal of Music Therapy.
Hence the intention on this paper is to summate the findings of those analysis actions into an outline of a new paradigm to add readability to the field of arts and well being. It includes case studies and subjective reflections on how the arts can work together with health and wellbeing, and in addition suggests ways ahead for improvement of the humanities in help of tradition, health and wellbeing.
Our hope is to determine a basis for continued investigation into this topic and to generate additional curiosity in researching the complexities of engagement with the arts and well being. 60 Participation in the inventive arts intervention was the impartial variable, and stress, anxiousness, and feelings had been the dependent variables. Arts and Minds , a number one arts and mental health charity, has been running weekly art workshops for individuals experiencing melancholy, stress or anxiety in Cambridgeshire for the past seven years.
Her analysis pursuits embody arts therapies, arts and well being, well being humanities and inter-disciplinary research. In 2013, the Standing Council on Well being and the Meeting of Cultural Ministers endorsed the Nationwide Arts and Health Framework. These supports, direct and indirect, that are obtainable are described intimately in financial help They embrace bursaries, tasks and travel and training awards, and the Artist inthe neighborhood scheme , which is managed externally by Create.
The Arts Council presents a wide range of economic helps across artforms and arts practices, together with arts and health. The Framework seeks to commit Australian Well being and Arts Ministers to recognise and support the place of arts and well being in bettering the well being and wellbeing of Australians. The arts profit communities by participating folks in applications aimed at prevention and wellness activities and sharing information to improve health literacy.


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Are you aware of your "musculoskeletal condition" (your bones and joints)? It's probably not something you think of every day!
October 12-20 is Bone and Joint Health National Awareness Week. Activities during the week focus on arthritis, back/spine pain, osteoporosis (bone thinning), broken bones, traumatic injuries (e.g., sports or automobile injuries), and childhood conditions. Events are designed to raise awareness of prevention and treatment. Why? Because nearly half of adult Americans have their movement restricted by a musculoskeletal condition.
Let's look at some stats from the U.S. Bone and Joint Initiative (USBJI):
Bone and joint conditions are a huge cost to society. In the U.S., the annual cost is estimated at $950 billion. The USBJI wants to help prevent bone and joint conditions with increased awareness, better information, and more research. They want to reduce costs associated with bone and joint conditions, but they also want you to lead an active and healthy life!
Many healthcare organizations will develop their own materials to increase bone and joint awareness during this week. You'll see signs, brochures, and events. What can you do? Pick up the literature and attend an event to learn more.
The National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) recently announced an alarming update to prevalence data they originally released in 2013, revealing that more than half of American adults are affected by osteoporosis and low bone mass as of this year. The updated data stems from a study conducted by the University of Alabama at Birmingham, published online in April by the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research.
Of the 54 million adults aged 50 and older currently affected, an estimated 35.5 million are women, who are more prone to both osteoporosis and low bone mass than men. By 2020, the number of adults affected is projected to grow to 64.4 million, and then increase by roughly 10% over the following decade.
According to Amy Porter, the executive director and CEO of NOF, "[Osteoporosis] causes an estimated two million broken bones each year and often results in immobility, pain, placement in a nursing home, isolation and other health problems."
The study indicates that an alarming 10.2 million adults are currently diagnosed with osteoporosis, and the NOF anticipates that the number of fractures will grow concurrently to the increase in prevalence of the disease over the next twenty years. The most serious fractures related to osteoporosis are hip fractures, which often lead to hip replacement surgery, a procedure that is made more difficult by the severe bone deterioration caused by the disease.
Included in the study is a country-wide analysis which shows that states in the southwest, most notably Nevada and Arizona, are projected to experience the greatest increase in prevalence of osteoporosis and low bone mass (up to 50% to 60%) by 2030. The NOF's Prevalence Map details the projected percent increase for each state.
Robert F. Gagel, M.D., NOF's president, stated, "With 43.4 million adults at-risk for osteoporosis, it's more important than ever to apply preventative measures early in life to protect those with low bone mass from developing osteoporosis."
But most of all, keep your own bones and joints healthy. Be active! Get some exercise! Physical activity helps your bones and joints and can postpone or prevent musculoskeletal disorders. WebMD recommends doing strengthening, aerobic, and flexibility (range-of-motion) exercises 3. In fact, scientific evidence recommends regular lifelong physical activity to improve musculoskeletal health 4.
Eating right is always an important part of maintaining your overall health, and your musculoskeletal condition will benefit from a healthy diet, too! Bones need lots of calcium and vitamin D. Doctors suggest up to 1,500 mg of calcium daily. Try to get your calcium via your meals (e.g., milk, yogurt) and make up the difference with a calcium supplement (e.g., vitamin pill). Did you know that the vitamin D helps your body absorb the calcium? But, always check with your doctor first to see how much calcium you need.
And always see your health care provider if you start to experience pain or discomfort in your bones or joints. Many conditions can be treated without surgery—using heat, ice, exercise, muscle relaxants, anti-inflammatory medications, pain relievers, physical therapy, activity modification, or joint injections.
But, sometimes surgery is necessary for pain relief. During a knee or hip replacement, the painful, damaged surfaces of the joint are removed and replaced with plastic or metal implants. This gets rid of the pain, because the diseased cartilage and bone are now no longer there. In most cases, this surgery relieves pain and improves joint function.
However, joint replacement carries the risk of infections or blood clots. And it may not work as well as hoped. An implant could also be defective, loosen, dislocate, or wear out. Additionally, there have been issues with some hip and knee implants. The FDA has recalled some devices. For others, it has issued notices expressing concern. And there are some ongoing lawsuits. Check out our Medical Device Recalls page for additional information on problems with these devices.
There are five special days during Bone and Joint Health National Awareness Week 5:
United States Bone and Joint Initiative: The Burden of Musculoskeletal Diseases in the United States. Rosemont, IL: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons; 2011 ↩
Burden of Major Musculoskeletal Conditions, Woolf & Pfleger, WHO Bulletin 2003; 81: 646-56 ↩
http://www.webmd.com/health-insurance/protect-health-13/exercise-bones ↩
Vuori I. Exercise and physical health: musculoskeletal health and functional capabilities. Res Q Exerc Sport. 1995 Dec;66(4):276-85. ↩
http://www.usbji.org/programs/public-education-programs/action-week ↩


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The Buyer's Guide: How to Purchase the Right Leasing and Asset Management Platform
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