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Hi all,
I brought a new graphics card to put into my computer, but when i turn the computer on, the screen still stays black and the fan on the graphics card is on. I also don't hear any beeps from the computer. It is an AGP Card.
Graphics card: http://www.asus.com/Graphics_Cards/...
Motherboard: 775VM800 - http://www.asrock.com/mb/overview.a...
Ram: 2GB
Power source: 400W
Describe the exact steps you used to install it.
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Turned off computer
Took out old graphics card
Inserted new graphics card
Monitor stays black/Computer dosen't boot
So you did NOT unplug the computer?
Try returning the original card back into the system to see if it then works.
"Power source: 400W"
Your power supply doesn't have enough wattage capacity.
Your video card has the Radeon HD 3450 video chipset.
ATI Radeon™ HD 3400 Series System Requirements
■Connection to 550 Watt (750 for CrossFire™) or greater power supply with two 2x3-pin PCIe® power connectors is required.
■Certified power supplies are strongly recommended. Refer to http://support.amd.com/us/certified... for a list of Certified products
Yes i unplugged the computer
Are you sure because on the official graphics card website it dosen't say what power supply it needs and other customers have it running on 400w perfectly.
ATI made the video chipset - the link in response 4 is to ATI's information.
Oops - the info in response 4 is for the PCI-E X16 version of the HD 3450.
The AGP version requires less power.
Minimum of 300 Watt or greater power supply with one available 4 pin ATX supplementary power connector (Molex)
System Requirements: 300 Watt power supply
Did you plug in a suitable power connector from the power supply into the power socket on the video card - a larger 4 pin molex connector, the same connector as you use with an IDE hard drive or an IDE optical drive ?
Did you unplug the computer BEFORE you installed the card, and/or BEFORE you removed any existing AGP card ?
Did you have the new AGP card all the way down in it's slot, and was it's end bracket fastened to the case, BEFORE you restored AC power to the computer ?
AGP cards and AGP slots are easily damaged if the power supply was getting AC power to it at any time when you plug in or unplug the video card, even when the computer is not running
Unplug computer before i installed card
Yes i did
So what do you say the problem would be?
I tried everything,
-Disabling internal graphics
-Taking out my sound card
-Use different power cable
-Updated bios to latest version...
and still nothing... :S
"Power source: 400W"
Is that the OUTPUT wattage ?
The wattage capacity you need to be concerned about is the max output capacity - how much input wattage it requires is always more because power supplies are not 100% efficient and that input wattage rating is not relevant regarding the requirements of a system with a particular video chipset on a card installed in a mboard slot.
Your two yes answers in response 8 are useless when I/we don't know what they're referring to.
There is no setting in the bios Setup of your mboard model (or any mboard model that has an AGP slot) that actually disables the onboard video. Only installing a video card in the AGP slot and having that video card being recognized by the mboard properly causes the bios to disable the onboard video.
However, if the video card in the AGP slot is not being recognized properly for whatever reason, that may not work properly.
Try removing the video card, connecting your monitor to the onboard video port, and attempting to boot the computer.
If the computer works fine that way, there is probably something wrong with the power supply, or a lot less likely with the video card, or with the AGP slot's circuits.
Try the video card with a different working system, if you can.
The power supply may be defective.
Try connecting a different power supply from a working system, if you can, that has at least a 300 watt output capacity.
"Updated bios to latest version."
That was probably completely un-necessary.
Flashing the bios to a different version usually DOES NOT automatically load the Cmos contents of the changed bios version. If the bios still has the Cmos contents of the original bios version the bios settings will probably NOT work properly.
To make sure the contents of the Cmos match the bios version, go into the bios Setup and load bios defaults, Save bios settings.
I have a spare 300W power supply which i will use it to try and run it.
I updated the bios because it had a VGA update and i have alot more settings for AGP control in the bios.
How did you manage to flash the BIOS if you had no video?
I used internal graphics to disable it from device manager and then i used my other video card to update bios.
Disabling the onboard video in the operating system has nothing to do with disabling the onboard video in the bios, and has nothing to do with whether the AGP card produces video while booting before the operating system loads.
If the other video card installed in the AGP slot works fine, then there's nothing wrong with the AGP slot's circuits on the mboard.
When i connect the new graphics card the computer doesn't even boot so it produces absolutely no video.
The APG slot is working perfectly, i just don't know why the new graphics card doesn't want to let the computer boot.
If one card works in the slot but the new one will not even allow the system to boot into BIOS let alone get to the operating system where driver issues arise, then you have to consider the possibility the new card is DOA out of the box. It has happened to me.
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Or the second card draws too much current as discussed by tubesandwires above. Are you connecting the auxiliary power to the card?
Another possibility is that you are not fully seating the card. Are you able to lock the tang on the back end of the card? If not, then the card is not fully inserted.
I'm connecting a molex connector straight from the power source into the card. The fan works and spins.
Reread #17 above because I added an edit.
Also post the brand and model of your power supply.
The card sits perfectly and locks into place.
This is my current power supply: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Generic-4...
My spare power supply (havent tested on graphics card yet): http://www.amazon.com/ISO-400-Power...
The normal way is to remove the driver from the OS first then you power down and replace.
What happened when you put the old card back in?
Since the internal works then you might use it to diag the cards.
1/3 of highway deaths are caused by drunks. The rest are by people who can't drive any better than a drunk.
The power supply link is useless. No brand to check.
Post the information off the label about the wattage for the +12V rail.
The old card works perfectly straight away after i put it in
What do you mean by 'diag the cards'
Current: http://gyazo.com/6b8709c2ac2581ae50...
Spare: http://i44.tinypic.com/xpuiqx.jpg
Both powersupplies have the same 15A output on +12V rail so there is no advantage of one over the other. The "current" one only rates a higher overall wattage rating by boosting amps on the 3.3v and 5v rails. Pointless deception.
Either the new graphics card is DOA or it is too much drain on the powersupply. My money is on DOA. The card should draw between 2 & 3 amps at peak load. Unless the rest of the system is loaded down with extra hard drives or other things loading up the 12V rail it should at least boot up.
Goin' Fishin' (Some day)
So what should i do?
Ive only got 1 hard drive on the computer so there's hardly anything taking power, also my disk drive is disconnected
Should i try using the molex connector for external HDD and try using that as its power supply?
Get the new graphics card tested in another machine to confirm whether or not it is dead.
Goin' Fishin' (Some day)
All power supplies of the same output wattage capacity are not necessarily equal.
Both power supplies are el-cheapo models, which tend to have lower amperage ratings, or the max ratings are a lie.
Older power supplies tend to have more amperage at +5v which is not what is needed for modern video cards.
The AGP version of the HD 3450 requires a minimum PS of at least 300 watts AND at least 18A at +12v.
I can't make out what the amperage rating for +12v is in your first picture in response 23, but the second one does not produce enough amperage at +12v - a modern 300 watt PS probably does.
For that first example of a HD 3450 AGP card in response 7
....this PS was recommended:
It has two +12v output sections -
16A + 16A = 32 A at +12v
How about this:
You are shopping for junk. If the seller doesn't post the specs then most likely the PSU is not a quality unit. Doesn't seem to be expensive enough to be quality either. Buy from a legitimate online store.
The second link shows only 15A on the 12V rail. Not enough IMO.
See if you can locate one of these in the UK:
They are 80% efficient and have only single 12Volt rails.
You have to be a little bit crazy to keep you from going insane.
+12V 34A isn't enough?
So approximately how much do i need?
And should i get one with only single 12V rails?
And can i not connect a external power supply to the fan?
Here are specs of psu i posted before at bottom of page
Where do you get 34A@12V from. Refer to your links in #20 above.
I can't make out the specs from your first link and the second one is for a unit with only 15A@12V.
Your link in #32 above shows 22A on the +12V rail.
$15/16 US dollars is not enough money for a quality PSU, IMO. The input amperage is not stated in the specs but the specs are fudged anyway. The wattage of the 3 main rails adds up to 650W.
Going back to the beginning, that card comes with a low profile bracket. I assume you are using the correct bracket for your case?
Are you connecting the 4 pin molex 12V aux. power connector as required?
Sorry can you explain about the 'low profile bracket' thing?
I'm connecting the molex connector from my current power supply inside the graphics card, fan spins but computer doesn't boot.
The card you have may have come with 2 brackets, or just a low profile bracket to mount it into the case. Slimline cases require a low profile card. Most cards are the same in both the standard and low profile editions except for the height of the mounting bracket. Using the wrong type of bracket for your case will result in the card not seating properly. The low profile version is shorter. If you install a low profile card in a case that takes standard height cards the card will not seat correctly. Conversely, if you install a standard card in a case that requires low profile cards you will need to bend the bracket in order to install the hold down screw. This will also result in the card not seating correctly.
I brought this up because most cards and cases are standard but your card is sold in low profile configuration by at least one vendor.
Are you using the VGA or the DVI port on the card?
Did you enter the BIOS and change the graphics type to AGP from on board? That should NOT stop the card from running but sometimes does cause problems.
See the link below for a picture of the bracket.
The metal part is long and has VGA, DVI and HDMI and fits perfectly onto the slot.
I have tried all slots.
My bios settings are set on PCI at the moment as i restored to factory settings. Ive tried AGP and PCI, i will take a pic of the card on the motherboard and a picture of my BIOS settings.
What do you mean "I have tried all slots." You should only have one AGP slot. If you are installing a PCI card you need to disable the AGP in the BIOS.
Perhaps a dumb question but you are connecting your monitor to the new card? Look at the link below to see the difference between an AGP and PCI slot.
The Black slot at the top of your motherboard is your AGP slot.
You may be getting confused because your motherboard has integrated AGP graphics. That said, you could install a PCI type graphics card in on of the other slots. In that case you should disable the AGP integrated graphics.
Ive tried all slots such as HDMI, VGA and DVI lol.
I know what it looks like im just wondering what shall i change in bios?
Or is it a power supply issue only?.
The AGP slots only handles 1.5V agp "1 AGP slot, supports 1.5V, 8X/4X AGP card" onto saying "Do NOT use a 3.3V AGP card on the AGP slot of this motherboard!
It may cause permanent damage!"
"Primary Graphics Adapter
This allows you to select [PCI] or [AGP] as the primary graphics adapter."
-Does this mean i can use a pci graphics card?
Source: http://download.asrock.com/manual/7...
Thanks for all this info btw
Don't change the bios.
Did you remove the driver from the OS when the old card was in there.
I get the feeling the card is bad.
1/3 of highway deaths are caused by drunks. The rest are by people who can't drive any better than a drunk.
No i haven't removed the driver.
How do i find out if the card is 1.5v?
and since my Motherboard says PCI as primary graphics adapter can i use a PCI card?
If you are using an AGP card in the AGP slot then you should use the AGP setting in the BIOS. So is the new card AGP?
Did you buy that AGP graphics card new? Do you know someone that has a compatible computer that you can try it out in?
HDMI, VGA and DVI are all external ports, not slots. Slots are on the motherboard.
I just went back to the top of this thread and saw something I missed before.
You had an add in graphics card installed before? What model and type is that card and why did you stop using it?
Try connecting to the integrated graphics without ANY add in graphics cards and see what happens then.
If that works then boot into the BIOS and view the voltages in the PC Health screen The 3.3V, 5V and 12V should all read with +- 5% of specs.
Yes its been used before but its in very good condition and is working.
The graphics card im using currently is ATI Radeon 9550 / X1050 Series which is AGP with 319.5mb video ram. It works perfectly.
The integrated graphics also works and lets me use my computer just as normal just without windows aero support.
Ill take a pic of my bios cause ill need help with the settings and such.
Bios main screen: http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums...
Health Screen: http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums...
Graphic card settings: http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums...
And apparantley i can use a PCI card to use as my graphics card, should i try this?
You have primary graphics adapter set as PCI when you appear to be installing an AGP card. Change that setting to AGP and try again.
I still suspect the card is doa since you have not verified it works in another system
Goin' Fishin' (Some day)
I tried changing it to AGP and still no difference.
Its only on PCI mode cause when i restored settings
So to summarize all that has been said & done so far:
You have an old AGP card that worked in the system and still does when you re-install it.
You have onboard graphics that work if there is no AGP card in the slot.
Conclusion: There is nothing wrong with the motherboard
You have a "New" AGP card and when you put that one in the slot your system does not even boot.
You have a relatively low-end powersupply and an equally low-end spare.
Either the card is dead, or the powersupply cannot provide enough power to allow boot. Since any graphics card will display in basic VGA mode drawing minimal power until the operating system starts up ( when drivers kick in and the advanced more powerhungry card features are used), and yours will not even allow the system to begin to boot, the logical conclusion is that the card is faulty.
Where did this "new" card come from? It has not been available new for over a year so what is it's history?
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I have contacted the seller and he states that the card is fully working, i have tried my lower wattage power supply which unfortunately made no difference.
Any suggestions?
As suggested in #43 above, try the card in another working and compatible card or return the card.
How much did you pay for that card?
"I have contacted the seller and he states that the card is fully working" He has your money and does not want to give it back.
Take it to a tech and get it tested.
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Payed £35 for the card.
I have contacted the seller and he has agreed to help me to make it work. He is going to send what power supply he used when he was using the card.
Going to buy a new PSU Which one is the best:
Or does anyone know another good PSU's under £15 that would work.
You are not going to find a decent PSU for 15 pounds. You need to spend at least twice that.
What happened to the seller sending you a PSU? Too much money?
That is a good quality powersupply. Costs almost twice what you paid for the suspect graphics card. Before you spend any more money on your system GET THE CARD TESTED. You only have the seller's word that it works.
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Okay thanks guys, gonna get the card tested tomorrow hopefully.
My PSU is becoming loud so i need to buy a new one anyways.
Thanks guys! :)
"The graphics card im using currently is ATI Radeon 9550 / X1050 Series which is AGP with 319.5mb video ram. It works perfectly."
Graphics cards that install in an AGP slot have an even multiple of 64 or 128 of ram on them - 319.5 mb doesn't make sense.
The amount of ram on the video card is shown in System Information.
( In the Start Search box in Vista or Windows 7 type: msinfo32 (click on OK or press Enter)
On the left side, open up Components - Display
The amount of ram is shown on the Adapter Ram line on the right side. )
Windows 7 has built in support for Radeon 9550/X1050
Both of them use a Radeon R300 core.
Radeon R300 series
The only difference seems to be the X1050 requires your system has a higher minimum power supply size.
ATI AMD Radeon™ 9550 DIAMOND Stealth S120 AGP 128MB DDR DVI & TV Out
Detailed specifications
System Requirements
Power Supply : 250 WATT
AMD Radeon X1050 AGP
System Requirements
300 watt or greater power supply
DIAMOND Stealth X1050 ATI AMD Radeon™ X1050 256MB AG
Detailed specifications
System Requirements
Power Supply : 300 WATT
Since the Radeon HD 3450 requires a 300 watt PS / 18A at +12v and your system doesn't work when that card is installed, assuming there's nothing wrong with the HD 3450 card, I suspect your other card is a Radeon 9550 rather than a X1050 video card, and the power supply does not have enough capacity to support the HD 3450 (or the X1050) video chipset.
Wow thanks for the nice information!
So i need a new power supply overall?
My usual stuff....
Don't buy an el-cheapo (in quality) PS.
See response 3 in this:
I no longer recommend Cooler Master, AOpen, or Sparkle power supplies.
I'm now downgrading Thermaltake to middle of the road.
Antec has two lines of PSs - the better line has a longer warranty for the same or similar capacity - the other line is more towards middle of the road.
AMD has a list of Certified (tested and found to be good quality) PSs:
Your power supply must have at least the minimum capacity required to support a system with the graphics card you are using installed, or the max graphics card you might install in the future.
(Onboard video - video built into the mboard - IS NOT A CARD ! )
If that info is not in the ad for the video card, you can go to the video card maker's web site and look up the specs for the model - often under system requirements - the minimum PS wattage, and, more important, the minimum amperage the PS must supply at 12v is stated. If you don't find that, any card with the same video chipset including any letters after the model number has very similar minimum PS requirements. Some power supplies have two or more +12v ratings - in that case, add those ratings to determine the total +12v current capacity.
If you're a gamer...
In most if not all cases, the max capacity rating of the PS is an intermittent rating. It's recommended that you do not load your PS to any more that 80% of that rating if you are going to be using something that puts a constant load on it, such as playing a recent game for hours on end. In that case, you multiply the min capacity stated for the system with the particular video chipset on the card by 1.25 to find the min. capacity of the PS you should have.
Richard59's example power supply in response 55 - note that it has a 5 year warranty.
" My PSU is becoming loud so i need to buy a new one anyways."
The noise is probably coming from the PS fan's bearings. You can easily replace the fan for it, but in this case you probably need a PS with more capacity in any case.
El-cheapo power supplies tend to have a fan that has two cheap sleeve bearings, rather than better bearings - those bearings are likely to get worn much sooner as time goes by to the point that too much friction is being generated in them, and when that happens they tend to cause screeching and/or rattling noises, most likely to be heard when you first start up the computer after it has sat unused for many hours.
You can replace the fan with one of the same size that has at least two ball bearings (if you don't wait until the PS has been damaged from it overheating, becaise the fan is not spinning fast enough or not spinning at all). If you use a 3 wire case fan as a replacement, you can connect it to aany spare 3 pin fan header on the mboard and then have the option of monitoring the PS fan's rpm in the computers bios, or by using a hardware monitoring program in Windows.
Okay thanks, do you know any good psu's that are cheap?
Is this good: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Thermalta...
Thermaltake is a reputable brand and the price seems reasonable for a used unit.
That one meets the 18Amps/12V requirement. Let us know how the testing works out on the graphics card.
Goin' Fishin' (Some day)
I said this in response 59...
"I'm now downgrading Thermaltake to middle of the road."
.....because I noticed some reviews where different PS brands were tested and the Thermaltake ones didn't do as well as other brands.
The other brands - Aopen, Sparkle, Cooler Master - I no longer recommend because they tend to develop failing electrolytic capacitors, or in the case of cheaper Cooler Master models, they may have only a one year warranty, and/or a fan with cheap sleeve bearings that can fail to spin and as a result can overheat and ruin the PS in less than two years.
The prices of good quality PSs vary depending on where you are. Any PS that meets or exceeds the (don't buy an elcheapo in quality) requirements I pointed to in response 59 will do - the longer the warranty, the better.
Personally I prefer buying Enermax PSs because I can buy them locally for cheaper than similar Antec models.
If you buy locally, the price can be cheaper than buying off the web if you must pay shipping as well when you buy off the web.
Smaller local places that have lots of parts and that build custom computers are more likely to have lower prices.
In all honesty go out and extend your paper route to get a little more money and buy something recent rather than used garbage
Got powersupply, same issue, trying to return ideo card to sender unless anyone knows any other ways
How many times did I advise you to get the card tested. You know without doubt that the rest of your system is in good working order. The card is the only thing that does not work. End of story.
Goin' Fishin' (Some day)
As did I also suggest you test the card.
If the card is a dedicated, you need to plug the monitor into the graphics card.


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December 24th, 2017
Knee Issues? Rafael Nadal Withdraws From Abu Dhabi, Still Entered In Brisbane
Rafael Nadal's knees aren't ready for Abu Dhabu.
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December 24th, 2017
Serena Williams To Play Exo At Abu Dhabi Next Week
Serena Williams signals her intent to play in Australia.
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December 20th, 2017
Wawrinka, Raonic Withdraw From The Abu Dhabi Exo; Nadal, Djokovic Still Entered
Stan Wawrinka isn't ready for the 2018 season. Not yet.
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November 8th, 2017
Roger Federer In A Kilt? [Video]
What's Roger Federer wearing under that?
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October 24th, 2017
Novak Djokovic, Stan Wawrinka Confirm Return At Abu Dhabi
Novak Djokovic and Stan Wawrinka set return dates.
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September 26th, 2017
Poll: Did You Like The Laver Cup?
Will the Laver Cup mean anything someday or will it just be another exo?
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September 24th, 2017
Federer, Nadal Leads Team World To 9-3 Lead In Laver Cup
Team Europe needs two wins Sunday to clinch the inaugural Laver Cup.
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August 23rd, 2017
Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal Lead Laver Cup Exo Teams
Teams for the Laver Cup have been announced.
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December 29th, 2016
Abu Dhabi Exo: Rafael Nadal Wins Opener, Andy Murray In Action Friday
Rafael Nadal opened play with a win in Abu Dhabi Thursday.
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December 29th, 2016
Over 6,000 Fans Watched Roger Federer Practice [Video]
Roger Federer had quite an audience for a practice session in Perth earlier today.
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December 6th, 2016
No IPTL Money = No Roger Federer, No Serena Williams And Lots Of Irate Fans
The IPTL exo series learned the hard way that being a tennis promoter is no easy business.
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November 28th, 2016
Roger Federer, Serena Williams Among The Few Top Names Chasing Money At The IPTL
The IPTL isn't what it used to be.
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September 23rd, 2016
Novak Djokovic And Rafael Nadal Played Football Tennis During An Exo Match Thursday [Video]
Novak Djokovic finished up his Gala Week in Milan with an exo match against Rafael Nadal which featured football tennis!
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I have proof that this works, too. I actually set up a family friend of mine with an acquaintance, and they've been together for 10 years now.
If you go this route, though, that means you need to be open to being set up on blind dates and having your loved ones somewhat involved in your dating life. It might be a bit weird at first, so maybe set up some boundaries at the beginning. For example, they can't tell a potential date about your dating past.
Joining an interest group (e.g., a book club), coed sports team, or educational class (e.g., cooking) kind of kills a bunch of birds with one stone. In addition to being surrounded by new people, you're also potentially getting exercise, learning something new, breaking out of your shell, enjoying the outdoors, and/or picking up a new hobby. These activities also make it easy to start a conversation because you can just comment on the task at hand.
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Whether you want to help animals, feed the homeless, clean up the beaches, fight discrimination against the LGBTQ community, or make a political difference in your town, volunteering with a local nonprofit is a fantastic way to do that. Plus, you're guaranteed to meet people you didn't know before and who have similar values, goals, and lifestyles. Knowing those kinds of things right off the bat helps narrow down the field.
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While this step is usually best for one-night stands, I'm sure most of us know someone who met their boyfriend/husband or girlfriend/wife at a bar, club, or party. One of my exes is someone I met at a party. One of my close friends is married to a guy she met at a party, and a friend of a friend has been dating someone she met at a bar for months now. It can happen to anyone.
It's a simple equation: The more you put yourself out there, the more people you meet. The more people you meet, the wider your social circle gets. The wider your social circle gets, the more you'll increase your chances of finding that special someone. The more you increase your chances, the less time and effort you have to put into it. So give these tips a try (maybe even one at a time), and we're confident that you'll see drastic changes to your dating life. Soon you won't be part of that singles statistic!


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When it comes to advertising on mobile devices, Google (NASDAQ:GOOGL) (NASDAQ:GOOG) dominates, with Facebook (NASDAQ:FB) playing second fiddle while everyone else holds market shares smaller than 4%.
When you take out Google's mobile search ad business and focus on display advertising on websites and in apps, the picture changes significantly. Facebook holds a tremendous lead over the competition, while Google and Twitter (NYSE:TWTR) are much closer in competition than many would think. The difference comes from Facebook's accounting for a huge percentage of time spent on mobile devices and Twitter's MoPub platform, which it bought in 2013.
But now Facebook is looking to extend its display ad dominance beyond its walls through its LiveRail acquisition. LiveRail originally specialized in video ad inventory, but Facebook announced recently that it will now extend to display ads. That's a huge shot across the bow for Google's DoubleClick and Twitter's MoPub.
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What separates LiveRail from Google and Twitter is that it has access to Facebook's anonymized user data. So instead of using search history or Web cookies, Facebook knows for certain that you're an 18- to 35-year-old male living in the United States and interested in finance, because you tell it.
That means publishers can sell more advertising, or charge a higher price for better targeted ads. LiveRail will help publishers determine pricing for their ad units.
Facebook already extends its advertising to other publishers' apps through its Facebook Ad Network, but LiveRail is a supply side platform for publishers most similar to Twitter's MoPub. Publishers can monetize their app through banner ads, interstitials, and custom native ads designed to look like other content in the app. LiveRail will enable publishers to sell ads directly, to an exchange (like the Facebook Audience Network), to a demand side platform (like Facebook's Atlas), or to agency trading desks.
LiveRail's versatility and the additional targeting data from Facebook should lead to significant share gains from MoPub. However, publishers may be wary of ceding too much control to Facebook, since they often compete against it for advertising dollars. As such, some publishers may spread their ad inventory out among many platforms, but LiveRail is now a viable option.
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Over the past couple of years, Facebook has invested heavily in ad technology, particularly in mobile. The company purchased Atlas in 2013, which it relaunched last year as a demand-side platform focused on cross-device advertising. It launched its Facebook Audience Network mobile ad exchange last year as well. And, of course, it purchased LiveRail last year.
With the extension of LiveRail to display ads, Facebook is quickly growing to challenge Google's existing ad tech. That's quite evident on mobile devices, which Facebook has made its primary focus on ad-tech. Note that LiveRail's display ad platform extends only to mobile ads for now, with no indication of when it will add desktop display units.
For its part, Google runs its own ad exchange, ad server, mobile ad network, and demand-side platform, and it's built quite an extensive customer base. Last year, the company generated nearly $14 billion from its publishing partners' ad businesses. Comparatively, Facebook generated $12.5 billion in total revenue last year, so there's a lot of money for Facebook in providing better ad tech and winning customers.
With the shift to mobile devices, Facebook is poised to leverage its advantages in the area while Google holds on to its position in desktop advertising as long as possible. It's better able to target advertisements across devices and on mobile using its user data compared to Google's intention-based (search history) data. It's better able to track its users' behavior based on social indicators. And it's poised to eventually take ad spend from Google, as more people turn to smartphones and tablets as their primary means to access the Internet and the ad dollars follow.


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In some cases, loved ones who pass may do so with a medical expert like a nurse or doctor nearby, such as in a hospital. In these cases, the steps to take in terms of respectful care for the body and carrying out of the departed's wishes are usually simple enough to follow.
In some other cases, however, a loved one may pass at home – surrounded by friends and family, but not by a professional with this sort of experience. At McDougal Funeral Home, our experts are here to help in cases like this – here are some basic steps for beginning funeral arrangements, arranging cremation options, or other important funeral planning options.
Pronouncement of Death
In cases where the death was sudden or unexpected, call 911 so paramedics can either help save your loved one or can pronounce them dead. If your loved one had a do-not-resuscitate (DNR) order, keep this in a prominent location in the home to avoid CPR efforts. If your loved one is receiving hospice care, contact the hospice nurse for a pronouncement.
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According to your loved one's wishes, contact their mortuary or crematorium. You may be asked some basic questions here. Feel free to ask about things like pricing over the phone.
In addition, notify other vital parties. These include the person's family friends, primary care physician, and any others close to them in their lives. For people who were close to the departed, such as family members, it's good to make a personal call here to notify them.
Handling Urgent Responsibilities
If the departed was a primary caregiver for any children, dependent adults, or pets, you have to immediately make arrangements for these parties.
Contacting Employer
If the person who passed was currently employed, contact their employer at the appropriate time to inform them of the passing. Find out if they had an employer-sponsored life insurance policy and whether any back pay is due to the departed.
For more on important planning areas if a loved one passes at home, or to learn about any of our funeral planning options, speak to the caring professionals at McDougal Funeral Home today.
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assalam and hello readers!
lama x berblogging..
terkejut ble my fren asked me nape kau dh x update blog?
erkk...didn't know they read my blog..
well im actually have lotsa free time
but malas nk update..
mood swing maybe pembawakan budak..erk?
yes..im pregnant..4mnths pregnant..Alhamdulillah
i've promised that ill update on the DIY flower corsage right
so here are the step:
1. potong kain in a square shape..
size depends on urself,
i forgot to snap a pic where i attach kertas yg i draw flower shape tu trace on the kain..
since im so lazy to cut piece by piece..
so i piled up a few pieces and potong skali gus...cepat dan mudah..
2. then take a piece of it and fold into half
3. then fold it again to half
4. use a glue gun and put some glue in a round shape (like pic below) on a piece of hard felt/cardboard/etc..
i used felt
5. put 1 petal like pic below..
for each corsage u need 9 petals
6. til u get this kind of layer..
7. for 2nd layer, put the petal in between 2 petals like pic below
8. and for the last petals which is on top of the 2nd layer, im sorry i forgot to take the pic..
after u fold to half, dun fold into another half, but roll it to get a cone shape, and for me i cut the bottom part of the cone shape (about 1/4 of the cone) so that its easier for me to attach it (like pic below)
9. lastly put some glue at every corner each of the 2nd layer petals, to stick it to the top petals..
10. tadaaa...my corsage are ready!
i didn't manage to do a lot..due to time constraint, its actually a last minute project..
and kain ni pun i used the leftover
owh btw, i used round shape pin for the corsage (sorry again no pic)
the cheapest i found is at bunga raya RM30 for 100...or RM3 for 10..
if im not mistaken..
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Transportation (IYT) is clearly the star of the week.
Fueled by record sales from the Thanksgiving sales blitz, goods are moving.
IYT, from the 50 daily moving average breakout and phase change, rose by $11.00 in 2 days. Heady stuff.
The debate on the effects of tax reform passing are equally as heady.
Trickledown economics, at least in my lifetime, has not worked as far as creating more jobs.
In fact, based on hard data going back 75 years (longer than my lifetime), GDP growth diminished within 5 years after tax cuts were implemented.
However, if corporate profits increase because of their beneficial tax cuts (also not proven), they will invest in research and development.
That means more automation and AI, which in turn means fewer jobs and decreased overhead.
Who wins? Shareholders.
At least until the reality of a lower GDP hits the market.
Furthermore, the Fed is itching to raise rates and has suggested a hike in December and perhaps 3 more hikes in 2018.
How will that impact Transportation?
The U.S. dollar should gain in strength if rates are raised. That makes U.S. goods more expensive to export.
Another point, the tax bill will increase the deficit by $1.5 trillion over the course of 10 years. That means the U.S. will have to borrow a lot more money.
The cause/effect could be that money to fund the deficit will reduce the government's ability to invest in economic productivity.
Henceforth, less money invested towards growth, results in an economic slowdown, which naturally, impacts corporate profits.
Sounds complicated, especially since the market made new highs again today. The Dow Jones (DIA) made a second runaway gap.
So that brings us back to the question I and others have asked over and over-is this the final stage or the blow off rally?
Which brings me back to the Modern Family.
Sister Semi's has already given up a lot of the last leg of gains.
SMH has failed the 50-DMA twice thus far this year. With an inside trading range today, the third time it closes under the 50-DMA (now at 99.00), we have one last place to look for support-96.40. That moving average has held up since May 2016.
Transportation (IYT), best to look for a classic reversal top. I will report on that when and if I see it. I imagine it will begin with IYT closing under 181.57, the old all-time high.
Granny Retail (XRT) rallied right into the 200-Week Moving Average resistance. 42.65 now the pivotal support to hold.
KRE (Regional Banks) DEFINITE Blow off rally reversal pattern possible. Wouldn't that be so like our Prodigal Son?
Biotechnology- (you will meet him on a Facebook live tomorrow)-saw buyers today. Yet the overhead resistance is concerning. So, unless it pulls an IYT and clears the 50-DMA and changes phase, be duly warned.
Finally, imagine the bicyclist as Grampa Russell 2000.
Thus far, his ability to avoid crushing the market bulls has impressed us. Yet, should IWM end this week closing under today's low, bulls could find themselves branded by tire treads.
S&P 500 (SPY) On a 20-day close, the relative strength signals overbought. On top of that, today had the volume that could lead to the blow-off rally.
Russell 2000 (IWM) Close near the lows after making new highs. Reversal potential
Dow (DIA) It's definitely time to reissue the Terror at 25,000 warning. Huge volume rally should be opportunity to take profits
Nasdaq (QQQ) Narrow range inside day-not convincing enough
KRE (Regional Banks) DEFINITE Blow off rally reversal pattern possible. And I haven't said that in a very long time
SMH (Semiconductors) 99.00 the 50 DMA
IYT (Transportation) Another one with blow off rally potential-all it will take is a confirmation of a reversal pattern
GLD (Gold Trust) I'm certain if you did the volatility trade you are making some money. 120.40 the 200 DMA support
SLV (Silver) I would like to see a close over 15.56 tomorrow
GDX (Gold Miners) 22.00 is now the support to hold
XME (S&P Metals and Mining) 31.00 should hold now
USO (US Oil Fund) An exhaustion gap if this cannot clear 11.70. Then, could see 10.96
XLE (Sel Energy Spdr Fd) Finally moved into an unconfirmed bullish phase
TAN (Solar Energy) 23.30 the 50-DMA
TLT (iShares 20+ Year Treasuries) First close under the 50-DMAfor an unconfirmed warning phase
VXX (Volatility Index) Haven't written about this in a while-on my radar!
UUP (Dollar Bull) 24.40 resistance 23.98 some support


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According to eyewitness reports, the canopy caught fire while workmen were engaged in welding inside the Jagamohan which is under repair.
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sharing thoughts, ideas and tips for all northern gardeners.
Late winter and early spring are the time to check out catalogs, place seed orders and start seeds. Learn more about several seed starting techniques from Sue Reinardy, UW-Extension Master Gardener Volunteer in an upcoming webinar. Sue has volunteered her time to create and deliver this webinar that will feature: deciphering catalog and seed package jargon, proper planting conditions and several techniques including the winter sown planted method that you can start now.
This webinar can be attended from any home computer or device with an internet connection, microphone and camera. Instructions to access the course will be provided a few days before the start of the class. Registration is required through WITC at courses.witc.edu Enter "Early Seed Starting" in the search box. The registration fee is $13.50, and for those 62+ it is $9.00 .
2018 in Review
Read more to discover the Winter Sown method of seed starting. The pictures are of a milk jug seed container cut in half, then taped shut until the weather was warm enough to expose the seedlings to the elements.
Pretty Flowers
"I want some pretty flowers", I overheard the tall slim man with a small round container of succulents in his hand declare to the garden center clerk. Here's a place where there is a smorgasbord of flowers in abundance. I wondered how she would guide this customer. I didn't hear her answer but the man replied with "something like pansies". Good choice I thought as pansies are usually my very first purchase of the year to start the garden season.
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Heavy, extremely accurate pellet for long ranges. First-class aerodynamic design for high impact and penetration. Tightest shot groups. Lowest rate of lead fouling and consistent shot spreads thanks to special alloy and lubrication.
Warning: Important information for California residents
- Caliber: .177
- Grain: 10.65
- Head Size: 4.52mm
- Quantity: 400
- Nose: Domed
- Use: Field Target, Hunting, Long Range, up to Ranges Over 50 Yards
Warning: Important information for California residents
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- ManufacturerHaendler & Natermann
- Caliber0.177 cal
- Ammo TypePellets
- Ammo Weight10.65 gr
- Pellet ShapeDomed
- Pellet Quantity400
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H&N Baracuda Match (4.52mm) .177 Cal, 10.65 gr - 400 ct
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By Terry
October 16, 2018
Consistent half inch groups at 15 yards in my Crosman F4. As usual H&N are one of the most accurate and consistent pellets there are. At 10.65 grains I had to raise 1.5 mil dots at 15 yards on my moderately powered F4 Crosman. The gun was zerod in for 8.4 grain Field Target Trophy. The Barracuda Match grouped just as well as the H&N FTT.
ProsAccurate and Consistent
ConsA little heavy for moderate powered guns.
Best UsesHunting and pesting with extra knock down punch.
By Brad C.
Jackson, MO
H&N Baracuda Match 10.65gr
June 16, 2018
My Feinwerkbau 300 S did not shoot these pellets well. Accuracy was disappointing.
By scott
New Port Richy Florida
Heavey hitter
January 7, 2018
Bought these for my mod95 shoots about 850 fps accuracy is very good if I do my part. these fit nice and tight in the breech, and are very uniform in size. Will buy more when I need to
ProsSize is very good if you have a hatson the will fit better all of mine like bigger pellets.
ConsHaven't found any yet
By Ted G.
Best Rifle Pellet
October 5, 2017
I have tried at least 8 different sizes and weights of pellets in my 1250fps rifle. My advice: if you have a high power NP, Springer, or PCP rifle these will group the best when sighted properly.
ProsPerfect weight to tame High Power Rifles Not too heavy - still leaves good FPS cuts through wind good Good FPE on impact BEST grouping I've found in a pellet
By Jubileehunter
L.A. (Lower Alabama)
Lazer accurate
August 11, 2017
These pellets with their thick skirts shoot extremely accurately through my HW97K. They were part of the equation that made me the first Long Ranger shooting a springer. On one occasion I hit a 2 1/2 inch spinner 12 times in a row at 80 yards. I don't weigh, sort, or clean them. They shoot that good straight out of the can.
By Toolmaker
Central Illinois
Match grade pellets
July 12, 2017
Nice consistent pellets.
.177 Octane likes heavier pellets, though honestly i don't see much difference between the match and the regular barracudas. Could just be me though that Octane is very hold sensitive.
4 stars because of the cost.
.177 Octane likes heavier pellets, though honestly i don't see much difference between the match and the regular barracudas. Could just be me though that Octane is very hold sensitive.
4 stars because of the cost.
By JOHN M.
H&N Baracuda Match (4.52mm) .177 Cal, 10.65 gr - 500 ct
June 15, 2017
4.52mm Dia vs 4.50mm insures less blow by and best contact in rifled barrels.
ProsThe additional .02mm
ConsCost, save these for competition. Do not waste on tin cans
By Jon
Northern California
Very consistent
August 11, 2014
I have used several different brands. JSB, Daystate, accupel, Crossman, and while Crossman Premier heavy pellets carry a bit better at ranges over 80 yards, these H&N pellets are much more precise with much less shot to shot variability. Work wonders in my magnum springer.
ProsSuper precise
ConsLow ballistic coefficient so relatively poor terminal performance at extreme range.
By John C.
Aurora, ILL
H&N Baracuda Match, .177 Cal, 10.65 Grains, Round Nose [4.52mm Head] 500ct
April 15, 2013
Just giving this pellet a close look, shows that it is very well made with smooth surfaces and aerodynamic head. When inserted into the barrel you can feel it is slightly over-sized just enough to provide a consistent gas seal, thus maximum velocity and accuracy. Truly an outstanding pellet.
Prosextremley accurate pellet for a very fair price.
Conscan not find an faults.
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- Attract 12 teams of 4-5 persons from tertiary institutions across Trinidad and Tobago, to register for the Hackathon to work on projects that improve 4 set of metrics provided by Government agencies. The top 6 teams will advance for the deployment of solutions within the Government.
- Promote and bring awareness to the role of Information Communications Technologies and Innovation in the transformation of Trinidad and Tobago into a knowledge-based economy making available the provision of possible ICT solutions to ministries, departments and agencies.
- Develop students and future leaders of the country through online training materials and real life problems provided by Hacker Hostel
- Develop the employability of its participants by making them work on real problems.
- Provide exposure for the country through the participation of external IT professionals in the mentorship of local students and development of the software curriculum
- Provide a pool of IT resources from which the Company may be able to gain high quality competent human resources.
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2. The aim of the Competition is to address the ICT challenges and needs that shall be identified by the Ministries, Divisions and Agencies of the Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago (hereinafter called "Problem Statements") through the creation of fully functional, deployable ICT solutions (hereinafter called the "Solutions"). 3. The Competition is open to teams comprising a minimum of three (3) and no more than five (5) persons each of whom shall either be a final year student at or a recent graduate (to a maximum of two (2) years prior to the start of the Competition) from a locally recognised and/or accredited university (hereinafter individually referred to as "Participants"; collectively referred to as the "Team"). Each Team shall only submit one (1) Solution to be judged for the Competition. 4. Participation in the Competition constitutes the Team's full and unconditional agreement to and acceptance of these Terms and Conditions and the decisions of the Organiser, which are final and binding. Eligibility to qualify for prizes is contingent upon the fulfillment of all requirements set forth herein. 5. Each Team shall comprise one (1) Programmer, one (1) Documenter, one (1) Tester, one (1) Business Analyst and one (1) Project Manager. The role of each Participant shall be clearly identified by the Team upon registration for the Competition. 6. Employees of the Organiser, members of their immediate families or of any of its subsidiaries and employees of all third parties (including but not limited to partners, sponsors and facilitators) associated with the Competition are not eligible to take part in the Competition. 7. Each Team shall be assigned a mentor to provide the necessary guidance and support where needed throughout the Competition. 8. Any person acting as a team mentor, or in a mentorship role, where allowed, shall limit the level of support provided to the Team to general guidance and must not contribute in any way that may be considered original authorship, or in way that may enable claims of rights or ownership to the submitted Solutions. In no event will 'work-on-behalf of' any Teams or individual members of a Team be allowed. 9. Each Team represents and warrants that:
a. The Solution created is their original, work and is developed and for the first time presented by them during this Competition;
b. The Solution does not violate or infringe the intellectual property, proprietary or other rights of any third party;
c. That publication of the Solution via various media including web posting and social media, will not infringe on the rights of any third party;
d. They possess and control all rights necessary to submit the Solution irrevocably and without restriction to the Organiser; and
e. The Intellectual Property rights of the submitted Solution shall thereafter solely belong to and be the absolute property of the Organiser.
10. The Organiser reserves the right to disqualify any entries that, in its sole discretion are found to be a duplicate of any existing solution or the result of collaborative work outside of the team in contravention to these Terms and Conditions and to the spirit of the Competition. 11. The Organiser reserves the right to suspend, change or cancel the Competition at any time as they may determine in their sole discretion and does not accept any responsibility for any damage, loss or expense arising thereof. 12. The Organiser reserves the right in its sole discretion to amend these Terms and Conditions prior to the official launch of the Competition, by posting an updated version on the Website: hacktt.gov.tt. 13. The decisions of the judges are final and binding in all matters related to this Competition. 14. By agreeing to these Terms and Conditions the Team agrees:
a. That the Organiser developed, plan to develop or may develop in future, or have commissioned or shall commission materials similar or identical to the submissions of other Teams;
b. That by entering this Competition, the Team relinquishes and/ or surrenders its right to bring any legal action, claim or suit for any losses, demands, damages or claims for liability or ownership of the Solution against the Organiser of this Competition;
c. That the Organiser reserves the unlimited right to (i) use, review, assess test and otherwise analyze Solutions and all their contents in connection with this Competition; and (ii) feature its Solution and all its content in connection with the promotion of this Competition in all media (whether now known or later developed);
d. To sign any necessary documentation (which may include but may not be limited to releases or waivers) that may be required for the Organiser and its designees to make use of the rights granted herein;
e. That, by accepting a prize, the Organiser may use the Participants' proper names online and in print, or in any other media, in connection with this Competition, without payment or compensation, except where prohibited by law;
f. That this Competition will be governed by the laws of Trinidad and Tobago, and the Team consents to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the courts of Trinidad and Tobago for any disputes arising out of this Competition;
g. That promotional material relating to the Competition, including all information on how to enter the Competition, also forms part of these Terms and Conditions. In the event of any conflict between any terms referred to in such promotional materials and these Terms and Conditions, these Terms and Conditions take precedence;
h. To protect any Confidential Information received from unauthorized dissemination and use said information solely for the purpose of participating in the Competition; The term Confidential Information means any and all information and material of a confidential or proprietary nature, in any form or medium, written or oral, concerning or relating to the Organiser and/or the Competition (whether prepared by the Organiser or otherwise, and irrespective of the form or means of communication and whether it is labelled or otherwise identified as confidential) that is furnished to the Teams in connection with their participation in the Competition;
i. Not to use or promote offensive, obscene, libellous, defamatory, unlawfully threatening, or unlawfully harassing or (any) other illegal material in its entries and applications;
j. Not to install any viruses, Trojan horses, worms, time bombs, cancelbots, or other computer programming routines or malicious code that may damage, detrimentally interfere with, surreptitiously intercept, or expropriate any system, data, or other information;
k. That its participation in the Competition will not breach any duty of confidentiality or contractual rights owed to any third party and that with its participation it does not violate any law, contract, or regulation; and
l. That by the end of the Competition it shall return any and all data received from the Organiser in order to participate in the Competition.
15. All costs, including without limitation all transport costs, accommodation and other related costs incurred by the Participants as a result of and/or pursuant to their participation in the Competition shall be solely borne by the Participants. The Organiser shall not be under any obligation to reimburse the Participants for any such costs and expenses incurred thereof. 16. The Participants shall be responsible for ensuring that the contact details given at the time of their registration are up to date and accurate so they can be contacted during the Competition. 17. The Organiser has no obligation to use, invest in or buy Solutions developed throughout the Competition. 18. Except for any liability that cannot be excluded by law, the Organiser, (its subsidiary and related companies, together with their officers, directors, employees, agents and representatives exclude all liability (including negligence) for any personal injury or any loss or any damage (including loss of opportunity-profit) whether direct, indirect, special or consequential, arising in any way out of or in connection with the Competition, including, but not limited to:
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c. any Solution entry, prize, claim or other correspondence that is late, lost, altered, damaged, incomplete, illegible or misdirected (whether or not after their receipt by the Organiser due to any reason beyond the reasonable control of the Organiser.
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The narrative is told through different characters' voices. Cathleen, Farhana and Zee, the younger characters embroiled in drugs, alcohol and unsafe sex. The older ones Flora, Frank and Runyararo navigating a space which is too wide with too much left unsaid. This is a novel which could be playing out right now in more homes than we care to think about.
Set in Parkview, north of Johannesburg, the relationship between the family and the domestic help is accurately caught. The familial and romantic relationships which are progressing are described poignantly and with great sensitivity.
The writing echoes the sadness and loneliness which become 'normal' when we live past each other.
The reality of living in a society where crime is almost an everyday occurrence and the effects of the psychological stress is clearly seen in Frank's actions. Between the environmental dangers and his grief, he is responsible for setting into motion a series of events which lead to the complete breakdown of his family.
Ameera Patel captures the vulnerability of each character in a way which punches you in the gut.
A highly recommended read.


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These are like 6 little soldiers you can keep in your back pocket and pull out in a moment of crisis, or heartbreak, or failure, or Fuck, is this real life?
What goes on in our heads as we experience life is just a lens. It's the color and the kind of glass through which we see the world that shapes our perception of it. If that lens gets too dark, we need to lighten it up. If it gets blurry, we need to clean it. If we see nothing but a brick wall ahead of us, we need to switch that baby out for something more transparent.
Because it's just a lens.
And even though it may take a while to get the right one in sometimes, the simple act of not looking through the one that doesn't serve us or that is skewing our perspective in a harmful way is enough to put us in a better mental space.
So, here, try these 6 mental shifts.
1. I'm not showing up to be judged, I am showing up to live.
When you go to the beach that first day of summer, what experience do you show up to? Are you digging your toes into the sand, taking in the ocean breeze, and listening to the calming sound of the waves crashing while you feel the warm sun wrap itself around your body?
Or do you feel more like you're walking onto a stage for an audition, in front of thousands of people holding critique cards?
How you show up every day matters. And that's why it's important to wake up to a day that isn't about what people think of you or the way you life your life, but rather, you wake up to a day that's all about that feeling – that feeling of love, of happiness, of being present and loving, and enjoying each and every magnificent moment before you.
2. My Fear is my bullshit
Fear that you're not good enough. That you don't deserve the greener grass. That you'll fail if you leap, and that you're not strong enough survive.
Fear of what you could lose if you leave stability behind to follow your heart. Fear of judgement. Fear of not fitting in. Fear of being different.
Fear of being alone. That something toxic is better than nothing. That if you don't keep this person around, no one else will ever love you.
All these fears are full of shit. This is self-doubt, lack of self-esteem, lack of confidence – all these holes in our hearts manifesting as warning signs. But guess what? They're all bullshit. They're not real, and they're definitely not warning you about any real dangers.
We create these fears and therefore, as the creators of these lenses, we can shatter them and make new ones.
3. There are different paths I can take, but I can always change course
We get hung up on these BIG decisions. We worry that we're choosing the wrong path and we wonder what will happen if we miss out on something great. But that uncertainty hardly ever ends in us choosing one or the other; that uncertainty usually just freezes us and keeps us from actually living.
And if we do somehow manage to choose, we don't fully give in to that experience.
But listen, no matter how permanent something may seem, nothing is ever cast in stone. Jobs can change, relationships can end, and you can always move back. And if it is a choice that can never be undone, the circumstances around it and your perception of your experience through it can always change.
4. If it's not working, it's not for me, and I need to free up space for what is
There's a very unfortunate consequence to focusing our energies on something that's just not right for us: it's called Tunnel Syndrome.
It's when we are so focused on trying to make something work that we're blind to something that's a much better fit for us. We stop looking around. We stop receiving. We put on blinders and hard-headed as hell, we keep hammering at nonexistent nails.
So be honest and don't keep hammering out of fear that this is it. It's not it, and whatever it is, there is always more of it.
5. Life's not happening to me, it's happening FOR me
Here are three core statements to always remember:
- The victim card is the most damaging card in the deck.
- Complaining is a megaphone through which you ask the Universe for more.
- Being passive in life will always get you a back row spectator seat to your own show.
If you take anything away from today's article, this is it: this is the most valuable mindset shift you'll ever create. You are in control of your own life and when you see it as an ally and not the enemy, you'll realize the power it has to serve you and bring you everything you've ever wanted.
6. I need to lighten the fuck up
Yes, show up. Yes, be all you can be. Do all you can do, experience all that this magnificent world has to offer. Feel the love, feel the heartbreak, feel the pain, feel the adventure, and the fear, and the risks, and the leaps, and the laughter, and feel it all. Open your arms nice and wide to all that is this human experience.
And then, let it go. Don't attach yourself to any one thing because it's not that serious. Nothing should pull you so deeply underwater that you can no longer see the sky.
Life is filled with experience and every single thing from life-changing encounters with strangers, to going after the job you really want, to falling in love, to making dreams come true, to experiencing the most painful of heartaches – all of it is life.
So live it. Be there. Be there every second of it. Take deep, fulfilling breaths. And be fearless.
And don't forget to change the lens as often as fucking possible.
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Women In Cyber at NCS2018 June 7
Leaders from 3 organizations come together to discuss challenges and successes for women working in cyber today.
Diversification by Reach
CyberReach promotes and educates school children on cybersecurity both as an occupation and as a skillset.
Women In Cyber Meetup May 3
CyberReach is hosting a Women in Cyber meetup to bring together professional women working in cyber related careers.
National Cyber Summit June 5-7
The demand for qualified resources in cyber careers is growing at an incredible rate.
Visiting the STEM Center of Innovation
CyberReach visited the Boys and Girls Club STEM Center of Innovation this week.