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Keywords or key phrases used by web users that are more specific and longer than commonly used keywords are known as 'Long-Tail Keywords'. As long-tail keywords are more specific, they have a higher web traffic conversion value.
The focus is on niche web users and it is a great SEO tactic. The best local SEO services always recommend long-tail keywords as it is definitely, a better way to connect with the target customers. ROI from digital marketing is always higher when long-tail keywords are incorporated in a website as the intended audience is attracted.
Indian organizations can opt for SEO services in India to help integrate long-tail keywords in their websites to strategize organic SEO. The long-tail keyword strategy adopted by the best local SEO services offer a smarter focus and encompasses different intent of web users.
Depending on the purpose, long-tail keywords can be divided into three categories: supporting, topical, and 'bi-focal' ones. Let us find out how you can use the long-tail keywords to benefit your website:
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Choose your Long-Tail Keyword:
The first step is to find out what kind of long-tail keywords your competitors are using. Post competition analysis, you can take the help of local SEO services to find similar long-tail keywords. A fitting key phrase goes a long way to help web users locate your webpage. A few variations of the long-tail keyword also need to be researched and used. Keyword research tools are specifically designed for research of long-tail keywords. Over usage of the same key phrase in the content of your website would look forced and unsuitable.
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The long-tail keyword should preferably be at the start of your website's title tag or headline. The keyword needs to be put as a 'slug (the part of the domain after the URL)'. As the title of your website would be in an H1 tag, the keywords need to be put throughout the H2 sub-headings. The long-tail keywords need to be strategically placed throughout the body of the content in your website but for sure in the first 100 words. Variations of the same long-tail keyword in your website would keep it from being boring and make your content crisper.
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We are happy to announce Collectible #19 by Pien Kars, in reaction to 'Sisyphus' by Fallon Does.
"Inspired by Fallon's nature scene and the form of the flowers I created this little shrine to honor femininity and sexuality. A physical place to honor and remind you of the fact that a woman is holy."
"There ones was an age which was led by the honoring of the female and where a wholeness of being between the one and the cosmos could be found. It wasn't until the shift in the stars that this form of living and the honoring of the feminine changed. In this era the Gods shifted to the sky, and the earth, the feminine, became sinful. The lunar era had to make place for the solar era. The earthly was taken over by fire, the feminine by the masculine. By bringing symbolism and objects like this altar into our daily life I am trying to find a way to give Feminine Power a new place within our patriarchal society."
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September 2, 2014 /
Shelby & Clarke's Rustic Smithville Wedding
We have been lucky to know Shelby and Clarke for years. We were so honored when they asked us to be their wedding photographers! These two met at William Jewell, where Kyle also met them. Shelby ran track and Clarke played baseball, so Kyle's taken photos of them for years now.
Shelby and Clarke decided to have a rustic themed wedding at their church in Smithville. The ladies had a relaxing morning getting ready at Shelby's parent's home in Smithville. Even though she got ready at her parents' home, Shelby made sure that her Dad wasn't around while she got ready. When he arrived at the church, she wanted to surprise him and do a first look with him. These always tug at my heartstrings, but this one especially. Shelby's Dad was just awestruck by his daughter. It was the sweetest moment!
Shelby and Clarke also decided to not do a first look, but just go right into their ceremony, which we loved! After their traditional Catholic ceremony, the bridal party went to take photos on location on the way to the reception site, Heritage Hall in Liberty, MO. For their photos we stuck with the rustic feeling, and stopped at one of our favorite fields for a few minutes. The cloudy skies just add to the drama! After spending some time at the field, we headed to the William Jewell Baseball Stadium for a few more photos before heading to Heritage Hall.
Shelby and her mom decorated the entire entryway with family wedding photos, dresses, and mementos, which we love! These two danced the night away with their friends and family, and we couldn't be happier for them. Congratulations again Shelby & Clarke, we are so happy for you!
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I was thrilled to learn that I was selected as an Aurifil Artisan.
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Throughout my life I have enjoyed putting projects together. The harder the project the better I enjoyed it. In fact if you really want to get me fired up tell me it cant be done. Tell me its impossible and I will prove you wrong!
Last February I became inspired to go to work for myself. I came to this conclusion for a few different reasons. While I am good at my job, and I find it a challenge some days I don't feel like I am creating anything or building anything. I am not passionate about safety, just good at running a safety program. The idea of building my own business from the ground up excites me like little has in a long time. Working for myself sounds amazing!
Specifically I want to open my own comic book and gaming store. Its been a dream of mine for a long time, and I want to do it right. Gaming and stories and comics are something I love. Finding a good comic shop is so hard, and I was so lucky to have one right down the street from me when I moved here to Olympia.
Wanting to do this right I struck out to gather information from the world wide web. I was disappointed to find that so many people out there have the same dream as mine, but so few followed up by going through with their dream. I was also disappointed to find that many of those who did follow through hated the experience, and wrote in very negative tones about it, going as far as warning others from attempting such a feat. From what I have read so far those who hated the experience didn't do enough research or start with enough money, and so had to suffer through those mistakes.
I have found a few helpful sites out there that have given me some great optimism and hope. I have even found a few blogs who have outlined step by step details on what is needed and what to expect. These are VERY useful! I am in the process of reading up on all of these wonderful sites and learning as much as I can. The more I can learn the better chances I have for being successful!
I am also really grateful to have my friend Gabi who has been an inspiration to me in my hope to one day own my own comic shop. Gabi owns the largest comics shop here in WA. She has worked really hard to make that shop a reality, and I can only hope that my future shop will be as successful.
What drives me in this is the need to work for myself, do something I enjoy, and create something out of nothing!


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Corinthian Hoplite Helmet (Angle)
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A photograph displays an angled view of a bronze Corinthian hoplite helmet. Cheekpieces reach down from the side of the helmet to protect the face, as does a nosepiece. The mouth and chin are left exposed with this style.
Artifact: 8th–6th century BC
Photo: 2012
This bronze hoplite helmet bears cheekpieces characteristic of early Corinthian helmets. These cheekpieces appear to have been bent outward, rendering the helmet less effective. This was sometimes done purposefully for ceremonial purposes, such as dedication to sanctuaries.
Hoplite helmets such as this one were one of the pieces of armor worn by athletes competing in the hoplitodromos, an event featured at the Olympic Games and other Panhellenic festivals. In this event, competitors would don a helmet, shield, and (until the 5th century BC) greaves and sprint the distance of the stadium track.
At the time of photograph, this artifact was housed in the Walters Art Museum in Baltimore, Maryland.
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Scanlon, T. F. (2014). Sport in the Greek and Roman worlds. Vol 1. Oxford: Oxford University Press.


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Tamika Palmer has been in the same battle for justice in Breonna Taylor's death for the last year.
Palmer said her daughter was killed senselessly by police and in her eyes no one is being held accountable for it.
Facing this reality makes her angry. But Palmer said she will never give up her fight to see the officers criminally charged.
"It can't end here," Palmer told CNN. "I'm still out here, I'm still doing what I need to do to get justice for Breonna to make sure that people do right by her."
Saturday will mark one year since 26-year-old Taylor was fatally shot during a botched police raid at her apartment. Her death sparked protests across the country and became central to the racial reckoning last summer with demonstrators demanding racial equality and police accountability. It also renewed conversations about police brutality against Black women who activists say are often overlooked and rarely get justice in their cases.
Palmer this week filed internal affairs complaints against six officers with the Professional Standards Unit of the Louisville Metro Police Department, according to the complaints provided to CNN by Palmer's attorney, Sam Aguiar.
In the complaints, Palmer alleges the behavior of four officers was "unacceptable, intolerable and contributing factors to Breonna's death and the deficient investigation thereafter."
In a statement to CNN, Aguiar said, "These internal affairs complaints were filed to get answers, explanations and accountability."
Since protests last year over Taylor's death, Louisville has passed Breonna's Law, which banned no-knock warrants, fired three of the officers involved in Taylor's death, and settled a historic $12 million lawsuit with Taylor's family that included an agreement for the city to institute police reforms. Last May, the FBI launched an investigation into Taylor's death. The city also hired embattled former Atlanta police chief Erika Shields – who stepped down after Rayshard Brooks was killed by one of her officers last June – to lead its police department earlier this year. Most recently, a Kentucky judge dismissed the charges against Kenneth Walker, the boyfriend of Taylor who was accused of firing one shot that struck an officer during the raid at Taylor's apartment.
Taylor's family and activists say the moves haven't been enough to heal the wounds caused by her death.
They continue to push for the police officers to be charged after a grand jury didn't indict any of them in Taylor's death. Former Louisville police officer Brett Hankinson was the lone officer to face an indictment and that included three counts of wanton endangerment for blindly firing into a neighbor's apartment. They continue to lobby for police reform, saying an end to qualified immunity will be key to getting justice for Black families devastated by police violence. And they continue to demand that police funding be reallocated to Black neighborhoods in Louisville that have suffered from disparities in housing, health care and education for generations.
"It has brought to the surface a lot of the disparities in general that the Black community here has faced," said Keturah Herron, a policy strategist for ACLU Kentucky and a Louisville activist. "Our community is still trying to figure out what it means to heal."
Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer said the city has made police reform a priority and is actively working with the community to address their concerns with racial inequality. But fixing Louisville's problems won't happen overnight, he said.
"One city reversing all of that in the course of a year is a tall task," Fischer said. "Have we been working to do it and do we have the results to show for it? Absolutely."
Shields' appointment was met with opposition from many residents who say the city should have considered their input given the Louisville Metro Police Department's strained relationship with the Black community.
Chanelle Helm, an organizer for the Louisville chapter of Black Lives Matter, said she questions whether Shields was the right fit because she resigned from her Atlanta post immediately after the controversial police killing of Brooks, a Black man.
"It almost seems like our city doesn't want to change or doesn't even want to validate that an uprising took place," Helm said.
Fischer said Shields demonstrates a commitment to racial justice and redefining police. He also noted that a majority Black advisory panel made a unanimous decision to recommend Shields for the chief position.
The Louisville Metro Police Department said Shields was unavailable for comment.
The department released a statement to CNN saying that an independent review of the agency found "deficiencies" and that Louisville police were working to make changes. The statement also said the department is prioritizing improving trust with the larger community.
"Policing is at a crossroads in our city and across the nation," the statement said. "The Louisville Metro Police Department is committed to the reforms necessary to make this department the best in the nation, and we understand that requires being present and listening to our community."
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, who acknowledged last year that systemic racism exists in the country and his state, also pledged to work for equality.
"We remember Breonna Taylor, her tragic and unnecessary loss and the immense work we have ahead of us," Beshear said in a statement. "I will never understand the unimaginable grief of Tamika Palmer and other family and loved ones, but I am committed to listening and working with others to build a more equitable and fair commonwealth for every Kentuckian."
Advocates call for police accountability
Activists and Taylor's family say they are hoping the FBI probe will result in federal charges against the officers accused of killing Taylor.
Katie Anderson, a spokeswoman for the FBI field office in Louisville, said the FBI has made "significant progress" in its investigation.
"FBI Louisville is actively investigating all aspects of the death of Breonna Taylor," Anderson said in an email to CNN. "FBI Louisville remains committed to bringing this investigation to its appropriate conclusion. The COVID pandemic has obviously presented several unexpected obstacles to completing our investigation."
Lonita Baker, an attorney for Taylor's family, said she believes Taylor's civil rights were violated and is optimistic the officers will face federal prosecution. She also remains hopeful that a grand jury could still indict the officers in Taylor's death. She noted that Jefferson County Commonwealth Attorney Thomas Wine recused himself from the case last year because he was prosecuting Walker. Now that charges against Walker have been dropped, Baker said she wants Wine to revisit Taylor's case.
"Ms. Palmer feels it's important that the officers are held accountable," Baker said. "Because otherwise, what is to stop officers from doing the same thing in the future to someone else?"
Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron said in September that he never presented murder charges against the officers to the grand jury. Cameron said he believed wanton endangerment was the only charge that could be proven beyond a reasonable doubt.
Palmer said it felt like a "punch to the gut" when she learned that the officers would not be indicted for killing her daughter.
"I remember not being able to catch my breath and I couldn't stop crying," Palmer said. "I remember being so angry."
Civil rights activists are lobbying for the federal government to outlaw qualified immunity — a legal doctrine that critics say shields law enforcement from accountability.
Last week, the House passed the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, which seeks to establish a national registry of police misconduct, bans no-knock warrants and chokeholds, and eliminates qualified immunity.
NAACP president Derrick Johnson is calling on the Senate to pass the bill, saying there are too many protections that "allow police to operate above the law."
"Hopefully a standard can be advanced that will allow for transparency and accountability for those who were involved in the killing of Breonna Taylor," Johnson said. "It is an unfortunate day that the shooting through the walls of a neighbor was brought more punishment than the taking of a life."
Seeking more justice for Black women
Taylor's death, and the failure to indict the officers, spotlighted the rallying cry for justice for Black women who have died at the hands of police. Last summer, Taylor's name and face was emblazoned on magazine covers, memes and protest signs as advocates and celebrities worked to ensure that her case didn't lose momentum.
Kimberle Crenshaw, the executive director of the African American Policy Forum and founder of the #SayHerName campaign, has worked to highlight the cases of Black women who have been killed by police in their homes.
"We're still in a period of time where we have to make people see that Black women are also the subject of anti-Black police violence," Crenshaw told CNN after the grand jury announced its decision in September. "It's one of the most consistent aspects of our experience across history."
Herron agreed.
"Historically Black women have never been able to receive justice the way Black men or White folks have," she said.
The need for community investment
In Louisville, protests have died down since last summer and fall. But activists say their fight for justice and equality continues.
Herron said Breonna's Law and the police reforms in the family settlement were "low hanging fruit" in their calls for police to be held accountable for brutality against Black people.
None of the policy changes ensure accountability for police and they fall short of addressing overpolicing of Black neighborhoods, Herron said.
Herron described Louisville as a racially divided community where Black neighborhoods are neglected and marked by abandoned buildings and limited access to jobs, health care and schools.
She said Louisville's police department should cut its budget and invest more money into creating opportunities for Black residents.
"Basic necessities have been taken out of our community," Herron said. "The cry for justice is not just police being held accountable but saying Black people's voices matter."
Helm said Taylor's death has only deepened the Louisville community's distrust in their police department.
However, Helm said it motivated residents to be more politically engaged and pressure elected officials to act on the disparities and systemic racism against Black people.
"We are really dealing with a system that for centuries has maintained power over Black and brown bodies," Helm said. "There is a lot more that needs to happen. And it's really petty to think we would just be satisfied with pieces of justice."
CNN's Carolyn Sung, Christina Carrega and Clare Foran contributed to this report.


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Toray Oxygen analyzer, Model LC-860 series are developed for the application
of controlling and monitoring in Electronic Industry, based on a long experience
with Toray unique zirconium oxide sensing technology. It enables to measure
a very wide range, ppb to % level. It can perform for years with stable, reliable,
precise measurement.
● Measurement Range ppb to 100% level (*1)
● Easy Operation Easy to operate by functional key
● Purge Function More precise measurement is available by more stable
reference gas. (with purge function only)
● High Reliablity Sensor Deterioration-free in the sensor is also available.
● Auto Range It enables to measure from high to low concentration.
● Measurement Alarm Selectable for Normal Open or Closed.
Alarm output for upper/lower limit is selectable.
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I guess it must be video day, but THIS is more like it. Still trying to get "Womanizer" out of my head, but thank goodness for SNL's Update Thursday. The special featured a great spoof on the second Presidential Debate at Nashville's Belmont University. Chris Parnell kills as Tom Brokaw, Bill Murray has a cameo, and everyone's hilarious and spot-on as usual!
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SNL Spoofs The VP Debate With Tina Fey And Queen Latifa
Queen Latifa does a fab job of sending up moderator Gwen Ifill on Saturday Night Live! Tina Fey NAILS Sarah Palin again, and cast member Jason Sudeikis hilariously steps into the role of Democratic VP candidate Joe Biden. Scranton, Pennsylvania is gonna be PISSED! Once again, SNL is a REAL Maverick.


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Dogs are special companions that can be trained to do so many things. But there's one thing, in particular, they always seem to want to do: walk in front of you when you're walking them! It seems like nearly every dog owner has had this experience at some point, and it can get frustrating for both the dog and the human. Is your pup constantly leading the way? Read on for a few possible reasons why dogs might insist on being in front of their humans during walks!
Pack Animals
Dogs are pack animals and want to be in front of their humans because it makes them feel more safe and secure. They know where their pack/home/territory is, and they want to protect it. When a dog walks in front, they can see if anything is approaching, such as an intruder (although typically, your pup will likely bark at this person). This makes them feel like they're the protector of the pack!
They Don't Know Any Better
It's important to remember that dogs learn from their environments. They don't necessarily know any better when it comes to walking in front of you or not since they subconsciously pick up on human behaviors and act accordingly. That doesn't mean your pup isn't capable of learning new tricks, though! Keep in mind that pups usually learn best from positive reinforcement, so keep it fun!
Other Pets
If you have other pets in your home or on your property, it might influence why your dog insists on being out in front all the time when you go for walks. Dogs are pack animals, and when there is more than one dog in a family/pack situation, one will sometimes try to take control of the group dynamic. Or sometimes, if you have two dogs, one might try to claim territory in front while the other stays behind. This behavior is natural for these animals, so don't worry too much about it!
Catching Food
Sometimes dogs tend to walk in front of their humans simply because they're hungry! If you tend to feed them at the end of your walks or before they go out (or even if you only feed them after your pup does something good, like "sit"), then they may be walking in front of you on purpose. Of course, this isn't true for every dog out there, but it's certainly something to consider if your pup insists on always leading the way when you head outside.
Energy Levels
If your dog seems to always want to walk in front of you, this could be because they have a high energy level. Some pups might just need more exercise than others, and it's important to be conscious of your pet's type of breed and age. A younger and more active pup will naturally want to walk out in front and explore. Maybe your pup just needs a more intensive walk schedule! If you have a "high energy breed," such as a husky, border collie, or Australian cattle dog, then make sure that you're giving them enough exercise to help curb their constant need for activity.
Wants To Speed Up
Another reason you might notice that your pup seems to always want to walk in front of you is that they want to go faster! This could be because they're very eager and excited about getting outside! If a dog has a fast-paced gait, they will naturally lead the way as they want to get from one end of their walk route to the other faster.
They See Something Interesting
Perhaps your pup is walking in front because they see something interesting! There could be a smell, another animal, or even an object that your dog wants to check out. If your pet is always leading the way rather than following you, then this might be what's happening.
You can train them by using commands such as "heel" and "follow" so that once they're older, they will automatically walk behind you on walks.
Body Language
Dogs communicate mostly with body language, so when you're walking together, your pup is trying to tell you something just by how they stand in front of you. Perhaps they want to play a game of chase! Or, perhaps they're scared of their surroundings and want to go out ahead to find the safest path for them and their human. Many factors can influence why your dog insists on being in front of you during walks, but hopefully, this article has raised some things you'll think about the next time it happens!
Why is my dog always in front of me when I walk them? There are many potential reasons for this, but hopefully, this article has given you some insight into the possibilities! Whatever the reason, it's important to know that your dog is trying to communicate with you. Always be conscious of your pup!


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After seeing his 2021 debut postponed by rain on Friday, Eloy Jiménez made up for his three months-plus missed with a dominating game at the plate for the Winston-Salem Dash in the opener of their doubleheader on Saturday.
His first at-bat was right size, wrong shape. With Yolbert Sánchez on first base with a one-out single, the Big Baby crushed a liner to left for a hard-luck out.
112 mph line out for Eloy Jimenez's first AB. #Dash #WhiteSox pic.twitter.com/CiDdz1pj1J— White Sox Daily (@dailywhitesox) July 10, 2021
Leading off the third inning, Eloy just missed taking a ball out to right in his second at-bat; his luck almost reversed, as right fielder Jake Guenther stumbled and barely made the catch 10 feet in front of the warning track.
Eloy Jimenez AB 2. He just missed this one, and it almost drops on the misread. #Dash #WhiteSox pic.twitter.com/qflAyOxJp9— White Sox Daily (@dailywhitesox) July 10, 2021
At 0-for-2 on the day, Jiménez broke through for his first hit of the regular season with a single to left in the fifth inning.
Eloy Jimenez has his first rehab hit, a ground ball through the 5.5. #Dash #WhiteSox pic.twitter.com/Ca5yrkjYAT— White Sox Daily (@dailywhitesox) July 10, 2021
Finally, with two outs in the sixth inning, Eloy broke through with his first bomb of the season. Sánchez had just put the Dash ahead 7-6 with a run-scoring double. Jiménez then hit a screamer out to left to ice the game (a seven-inning, doubleheader affair).
We have our first Eloy . #Dash up 9-6. #WhiteSox pic.twitter.com/q5fPjxiI2N— White Sox Daily (@dailywhitesox) July 10, 2021
Eloy's final line was 2-for-4 with a homer and two RBIs, with one let on base.
Jiménez sat out the nightcap (an 8-7 loss in eight innings), but Dash manager Ryan Newman said that the White Sox slugger would don his glove and take the field in left for Sunday's game.
Trivia note: Is Eloy wearing is customary White Sox No. 74 with the Dash? Nope, he's donned No. 29.


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Category Piano Duo
Category Piano Duo
Dragomir Bratić
He is the director of the State Competition of Students of Music and Ballet Schools of Serbia. Davorin Jenko works in the Organizing Committee of the International Piano Competition for Young Pianists.
Irina Woronow
Irina Woronow is a graduated pianist and music teacher. Among her students are numerous prize winners of various domestic and international piano competitions. She graduated in piano, piano pedagogy, accompaniment and chamber music.
Dr Milica Lawrence
Dr. Milica Lawrence graduated from the Faculty of Music Arts in Belgrade. He is the holder of numerous awards from performances at domestic and international competitions. He is currently working on the first digital and printed magazine "Pianist.mt".
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The Association for Creative Development of Children Piccolo from Sremska Mitrovica is organizing the 3th competition of young pianists Piccolo Piano Talents 2023 in the period from March 23 to 26, 2023.
The competition will be realized ONLINE.
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The competition takes place in the disciplines PIANO SOLO and PIANO DUO (four-handed or two pianos).
Article 3
All regular and part-time students of primary music schools, as well as students who do not attend primary school and are younger than 15, have the right to participate.
Article 4
The members of the jury are chosen from the ranks of eminent pedagogues and pianists from Serbia and abroad.
The decisions of the jury are final and irrevocable.
Article 5
An unlimited number of prizes is awarded in each category, according to the number of points won:
I prize: from 90 to 100 points
II prize: from 80 to 89.99 points
III prize: from 70 to 79.99 points
Praise: 60 to 69.99 points
Only a candidate with at least 98 points can win the title of category winner.
In case two candidates have the same number of points, the younger candidate is ranked higher.
If a member of the jury is related to a competitor he/she must refrain from judging.
Article 6
The winner of each category (minimum 98 points) in the disciplines PIANO SOLO and PIANO DUO receives a cash prize.
Baby category: 50 euros
A category: 100 euros
B category: 150 euros
C category: 200 euros
D category: 300 euros
In the PIANO DUO discipline, the cash prize is in full, for both competitors.
The winner of the entire competition received a bonus of 200 euros.
Prize for the winners according to the votes of the audience (Piano Solo and Piano Duo) is participation without application fee at the Piccolo Piano Talents 2024.
The most successful professor (most first prizes) received a cash prize of 200 euros. Note: If two or more professors have the same number of first prizes, the prize will be divided.
All candidates as well as their professors receive a diploma in electronic form, and the winners of the category receive a special diploma in electronic form.
Article 7
Competitors submit an electronic application that can be downloaded from the competition website.
Along with the application, all candidates submit a scanned (photographed) birth certificate or passport, a photo of the candidate and proof of payment of the donation:
for soloists 3, 600.00 dinars or 30 euros
for piano duo 5, 400.00 dinars or 45 euros
Payments from Serbia should be made to account 160-929326-72 in the name of the competitor and with the purpose of payment: Donation for Piccolo Piano Talents. Recipient name: Udruženje za kreativni razvoj dece "Piccolo". Recipient Adress: Stari šor 105b, 22000 Sremska Mitrovica, Serbia.
Participants from abroad can make a payment via Western Union or Pay Pal useing email email@example.com as well as payment to the foreign currency account of the Association for Creative Development of Children "Piccolo".
Recipient: Udruženje za kreativni razvoj dece "Piccolo"
Recipient adress: Stari šor 105b, 22000 Sremska Mitrovica, republic of Serbia
Purpose of payment: Donation for Piccolo Piano Talents.
More information email@example.com.
Candidate applications are open from February 1 till March 15 , 2022.
In case of cancellation of the candidate's performance, the donation is not returned.
Article 8
The video of the contestant is posted on the You Tube channel with the "Public" or "Unlisted" option marked and comments off. In the description of the video, it is necessary to state the name and surname of the candidate and the program that is being performed.
Sent recordings must not be older than one year. One video is posted on YouTube, although each composition can be recorded separately. Any editing and interruption of the video during one composition is not allowed.
The link of the video must be copied to the electronic application for the competition.
The organizer reserves the right to further use the received material in order to promote the competition.
Article 9
All information about the competition can be found on the website www.piccolopianotalents.com.
Piano Solo
Competitors in the discipline of piano solo perform the program by heart, by free choice which contains at least two compositions. The duration of the competition program depends on the category:
BABY category / competitors born in 2016 and younger - up to 4 minutes
A the category / competitors born in 2014 and 2015 - up to 5 minutes
B category / competitors born in 2012 and 2013 - up to 7 minutes
C category / competitors born in 2010 and 2011 - up to 10 minutes
D category / competitors born in 2008 and 2009 - up to 12 minutes
Piano Duo
(one piano four hands or two pianos)
Competitors in the piano duo discipline perform a program of notes of their choice that contains at least two compositions. The duration of the program depends on the category:
BABY category / competitors born in 2014 and younger - up to 4 minutes
A category / competitors born from 2011 to 2013 - up to 8 minutes
B category / competitors born from 2008 to 2010 - up to 12 minutes


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Updated: Aug 14, 2020
This month has been designated National Women's Month in the United States of America. Although it gets little fanfare compared to other recognized months of commemoration, it is steadily gaining its rightful place. Women have been instrumental in every phase of human development and prominently so in this nation's establishing struggles and growth. In my pride of womanhood, I look down the corridor of time seeing many courageous, creative, educated, talented and visionary females. I am privileged to have many more wonderful women in this world with me right now and I know my sisters will carry the torch into the future. Historically, contributions by women in most disciplines and events were ignored or underplayed. The purpose of the annual month-long acknowledgement to women is to correct that error and show the attributes of womanhood at its best.
I start this two part tribute with a quote from former president, Jimmy Carter, about the presence and value of female participation in our country's fabric.
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Sequined and Sequestered calls itself the first, only and hopefully last digital burlesque fest.
Six burlesque performers from across the globe are partnering to bring some glittery fun to your quarantine time and to flex their creativity muscle.
"The question is really just, how do we take some really sour lemons and turn them into lemonade?" asks organizer Mx. Pucks A'Plenty from Seattle, Washington.
Savannah Sweet Tease Burleque Revue's own Rita D'LaVane is one of the organizers, as well as Vixen Valentine from Seattle; Perlita Picante and Solangerie, both from Olympia, Washington; and Freaky Candy from Rimini, Italy.
Between them, they have lots of festival experience, both performing and producing.
The idea came about while all the performers were brainstorming at home.
"Vixen Valentine wanted to work on a project with Perlita Picante, and Mx. Pucks A'Plenty messaged Perlita with a piece of an idea," shares Rita. "Basically they had the same idea, simultaneously. During this time they agreed to add more folks to the production team, and Pucks reached out and asked if I'd like to be part of the production team."
The idea for Sequined and Sequestered is to encourage burlesque performers to be as creative as they can during a time that's very uncertain for entertainers. That means performers can't submit video of an old routine; they have to create a new routine just for submission. Props and costumes have to be something that was already in their house, and the music must be royalty-free.
"You can also use music done by artists from your area that is royalty-free," says Rita. "I think this is also a good opportunity to seize the moment of creating that synergy with people musically and working with your friends that inspire you that make music as well."
"Or people could try to make their own music using what they have at home, so maybe this is an option for you to go over your limits and try something new," adds Perlita. "I really hope someone would create their own music using the things they have at home."
Burlesque performers put a lot of time, effort and creativity into their routines, so to see what they can come up with using limited resources should be exciting.
Any performer looking to enter should create, conceive, film and submit their routine by this Sunday, April 5 at midnight. There are no fees to apply, and more information is available on their website. Any burlesque performer can apply to the festival, which should showcase a wide variety of performances from all over.
While there's a deadline in place for entries, there's no set date for the festival as of yet. That's because the organizers don't know how many submissions they'll receive and that there are just six of them working remotely to put the show together. However, they'll give an update on April 19 with more information regarding the festival's progress.
The organizers are performers first and foremost, and this festival is a way for them to come together and find community in a difficult time.
"I'm extremely grateful to have the opportunity to work with these amazing humans, not only because they have such extraordinary minds but also the group is a system of emotional support while we're all trying to get through the pandemic," says Rita. "We're getting through this together—that's what the festival is all about. We met through burlesque, burlesque brought us together, and burlesque is what will get us through this difficult time."


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Timeslot: Friday, April 23, 2021 - 1:45pm to 3:15pm
Track: Sensory Biomaterials and Tissues
Room: Virtual
The following session will present recent findings and current efforts on nanomaterials, with application emphasis on biomedical imaging and biosensing applications. Molecular imaging is envisioned to play a pivotal role in the early diagnosis and simultaneous treatment of diseases. Recent advances in the imageable nano/ biomaterials as well as imaging modalities have made the preemptive treatment of the diseases and image guided surgery a reality. In this session, presenters will emphasize the role of imageable small molecules, engineered biological entities (e.g. proteins), nanoparticles, and hydrogels in cutting-edge imaging methods. For biosensing applications, the interface of biomaterials and biological fluids offers a unique opportunity for binding, detecting, and reporting the presence of analytes. Recent studies have shown that, by tuning the composition of materials and/or coupling recognitive molecules, it is possible to generate materials with selective affinity for biological analytes. In this session, presenters will highlight recent advancements in biomaterials as components of biosensors, including fundamental and translational studies.
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Ming Su, PhD
Abstracts will be available for download on April 20, 2021.
258. Investigating Oxidative Susceptibility of Peptoid-Based Materials for Selective Biosensing Applications, Hattie Schunk, Adrianne Rosales, PhD, Laura Suggs, PhDThe University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, USA
259. Stable Thermally Modulated Nanodroplet Ultrasound Contrast Agents, Anastasiia Vasiukhina, Javad Eshraghi, Adib Ahmadzadegan, Craig Goergen, PhD, Pavlos Vlachos, PhD, Luis Solorio, PhDPurdue University, West Lafayette, IN, USA
260. Non-Viral Nanocarriers for CRISPR-Based Genome Editing Tool Delivery, Yuyuan Wang, PhD, Shaoqin Gong, PhDUniversity of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, USA
261. Effect of physicochemical properties of polymeric nanoparticles on in vitro and in vivo toxicity, Binapani Mahaling, PhD1,2,3, Dadi A Srinivasa Rao, MPharm1, Namrata Baruah, MS1, Nadim Ahamad, PhD1, Sri Sivakumar, PhD2, Erin Lavik, DSc3, Dhirendra S Katti, PhD11Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Department of Biological Sciences and Bioengineering, Kanpur, India, 2Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Department of Chemical Engineering, Kanpur, India, 3University of Maryland Baltimore County, Baltimore, MD, USA
262. Fabrication of Hydrogel-Coated Gold Nanoshells as a Biosensor for Protein Biomarker Quantification, Andrew Murphy1,2, Marissa Wechsler2,3, Kiana Bahrami3, Catherine Ludolph1, Ayushi Sahu3, H.K.H Jocelyn Dang3, Nicholas Peppas1,2,3,4,51Department of Chemical Engineering, Austin, TX, USA, 2Institute for Biomaterials, Drug Delivery, and Regenerative Medicine, Austin, TX, USA, 3Department of Biomedical Engineering, Austin, TX, USA, 4College of Pharmacy, Austin, TX, USA, 5Department of Surgery and Perioperative Care, Austin, TX, USA
263. In Situ Magnetic Relaxation Localization and Hydrogel Coating of a Nanomaterial Biosensor Device for Continuous Biochemical Surveillance, Richard Murdock, BSME1,2, Michael Cima, PhD1,21Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, USA, 2Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research, Cambridge, MA, USA


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Pence will no longer hold fundraiser with QAnon supporters
Posted: Sep 12, 2020 2:19 PM CDT
(CNN) -- Vice President Mike Pence will no longer attend a Montana fundraiser originally slated for next week, a Trump campaign official told CNN.
The campaign attributed the switch to a schedule adjustment and did not address the controversial promotion of the QAnon conspiracy theory by fundraiser hosts Caryn and Michael Borland. The official would not say if the event would be rescheduled.
Pence is now expected to hold a rally in Wisconsin and another event with the Montana GOP instead, the official said.
The news of the fundraiser change was first reported by The Associated Press.
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Integration of Russian companies in the world economy: convergentapproach
- Authors: Pinchuk VN1
- Peoples' Friendship University of Russia
- Issue: No 3 (2011)
- Pages: 5-13
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- URL: https://journals.rudn.ru/economics/article/view/12214
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The article deals with the problems of international competitiveness of Russian companies in the internationalization and globalization in economy by achieving a new quality of cross-border management. This requires the formation of a converged management infrastructure, which is a logical step in electronic information management with access control level baseline information on the factors in a single image of the managerial situation. As result there is a formation of the institutional framework for cooperative actions of state structures and business organizations in Russian and international markets.
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Get Into The Rhythm of Bourges
It's hard to resist the charms of the city of Jacques Coeur. A rich heritage of architecture and culture with a UNESCO awarded grand cathedral, a historic city-centre as endearing as it is lively with charming wood-timber houses, and a marshland seemingly made for summer-evening-strolling, Bourges invites relaxation and much more besides.
The rhythm of the city is defined by the seasons and its calendar of festivals. Spring is both a season for wildflower walks and an eclectic music festival that has championed up-and-coming artists since the mid-seventies. Summer offers up gravity-fed thrills of La Descente Infernale soap-box race and the Medieval Festival's celebration of historic characters. Autumn's arrival brings with it the Marsh Festival, where locals and visitors pay homage to the area's natural beauty. And winter is not to be ignored with its historic La Rando Bourges-Sancerre - a midnight hike from cathedral to cellar punctuated with local flavours.
Whatever gets you moving, whether the hikes and history or the music and the marshes, the rhythm of Bourges is one where you can find your groove.
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What to do, to see, to hear...
Transports in Bourges
By car allow a 1-hour drive from Orleans, 2.5 hours from Paris or 4 from Lyon via the A71. If you choose to arrive by bus or train, there are direct routes to Bourges from Paris, Tours, Angers, Nantes, Le Croisic, Montluçon, Nevers, Moulins, Lyon and Roanne.
Getting around Bourges city is easy with the free city-centre shuttle service or on one of the fairly extensive bus routes. And for an even more relaxed Bourges experience, go self-powered, rent a Berrycyclette and get out into the countryside. Our hoteliers are always happy to help you plan a route and help make sure you don't miss the bus.
When to go to Bourges
Bourges' temperate climate promises mild weather throughout the year. With summers that are 'not too hot' (sunscreen though is not unheard of) and winters that are 'not too cold' (although it is still very much sweater season) Bourges weather is perfect for outside exploration. Off-season is regularly-watered by showers, and locals and regular visitors to Printemps de Bourges will tell you to keep an umbrella close to hand. Our hoteliers recommend visiting between April and October where the climate is festival perfect.
What to do in Bourges
Between visits to the city's famous monuments, our hoteliers recommend taking the pulse of the city by strolling its streets and alleys, such as lively and charming Rue Bourdonnoux, and the Place Gordaine. This convergence of pedestrian streets is one of the most picturesque corners of the city and encourages relaxed café lounging and bistro menu perusing. For visitors looking for a unique experience, Nuits Lumière transports you after dusk with a light show that evokes the rich history of Berruyère.
Inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list, the Saint-Etienne cathedral impresses with its grandeur as well as its beauty. Its peculiarities lie mainly in its absence of transept (the cross-shape that gives many similar churches their more usual footprint) and its incredible west facade with 5 carved portals. The crypt, the astronomical clock (the oldest preserved in France dating back to 1424) and the superb stained glass windows are all worth a look, but the highlight of the visit is at the top of the Tour de Beurre (literally the Butter Tower), where the view of Bourges is as breath-taking as the monument you're standing on.
Welcome to the home of one of the most important figures of the 15th century. Merchant, banker and financier of King Charles VII, Jacques Coeur built this "big" house "to establish his power and his fortune". This architectural jewel is considered one of the finest examples of civil Gothic architecture in France. Too bad that he who proclaimed: "A valiant heart, nothing impossible" did not have the opportunity to take advantage of this grand home. Fallen into disgrace, imprisoned and banished, he died in Greece on an expedition against the Turks.
The old districts of the city extend from the shadow of the Saint-Etienne cathedral. Stroll on the ramparts or among the 400 half-timbered houses of the 15th century. Narrow streets, cobblestone footpaths, old signs, artisan shops ... the charm is disarming, and leisurely strolling is a must. At the Place Gordaine you can discover the town criers stone and where Calvin used to preach from.
Often missed by visitors to Bourges, the marshes located on the outskirts of the historic center should definitely be on your to-visit list. Lush and green and covering ancient swamps, the marshes extend over 135 ha of gardens and vegetable gardens. Those who are lucky enough to have a plot (there are 1500) cultivate theirs with love and passion. Listed as Natural Heritage, these marshes are among the last market swamps in France and are explored by a choice of three foot or bike routes in various distances.
From the Museum of Natural History to the Museum of Berry (fine arts) and from the Musée Hôtel Lallemand (a fifteenth century mansion) to the very unusual Petit Musée Rigolo (with its collection of darkly humorous exhibits), the Berruyère cultural offer is a varied one and meets (almost) all your discovery-desires.
Bourges, at the Berry Table
Berry cuisine (the region, not just the oft-foraged fruit) is distinguished by its simplicity and quality of local produce. Food lovers with 'salty beaks' will love the "couilles d'âne" (the direct translation of 'donkey balls' doesn't do justice to these appetising poached eggs in red wine), potato pancakes, green lentils or goat cheeses. And for those with a sweet tooth, a Forestines (a local specialty 100% made in Bourges) can be savoured in any season. Do not forget the Sancerre, Reuilly, Menetou-Salon, Chateaumeillant ... just some of the wines that have made the reputation of the region. Follow the advice of our hoteliers: go to the Marché de la Halle au blé and taste and smell your way around the region.
Le Jardin Gourmand
A large bourgeois house surrounded by a refined garden is home to one of the best restaurants in the heart of Bourges. The décor is warm and authentic, and the hosts Colette and Christian invite you to discover their gastronomic menu highlighting the products of the region.
La Suite
This contemporary bistro has no shortage of style and offers a pleasant concept of gourmet boards. Chefs (and brothers) David and Stéphane perfectly blend tradition and modernity in the flavours and in the plating.
Le Cercle
Expect nothing less than Michelin starred inventive gastronomy at this restaurant near the Saint-Etienne cathedral. Christophe and Pascal, the chiefs, have made their creed this quotation from Brillat-Savarin: "To convince someone is to take care of his happiness all the time he is under your roof."
Don't let the name fool you, you don't need to be a scholar to get a table at this bistro-nomic establishment located in the historic center of Bourges. An intimate and cozy atmosphere celebrates creative cuisine that evolves over the seasons and takes inspiration from a globally travelled chef and the best of what's local.
Le Bourdonnoux
At 44, rue Bourdonnoux, this Berruyère institution highlights delicious traditional cuisine with fresh local products at their heart. Don't miss the iced-nougat for dessert, the specialty of the house!
Le Beauvoir
Located at the edge of the Voiselle River, this pleasant restaurant with blue-gray tones and vegetal-inspired sketches (that are a subtle reminder of the neighboring marshes) enjoys an excellent reputation with locals in the know and the Michelin Guide.


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The humble Pye Westminster was chosen for the test bed radio and the 10.7Mhz filter was re-designed to give a linear response particularly at the band edges. The modem in MADE was a simple TTL design with ramp counters used to "vote" on data integrity. The new modem used harmonically related tones and employed a micro-processor for data and interface timing, another weak spot which was identified.The low power consumption was tackled by the use of Cmos chips whereas the original MADE equipment was TTL throughout.
I was multitasking at that time, also working on MoD projects, one of which took me to Philips at Eindhoven, Holland. I was shown a new disc based video player (note not recorder) which they had brought to market for video rentals, which they forecast to be big business. These market expectations were not met as most people wanted to record the programmes they would otherwise miss, rather than rent a disc to play. But I did note the excellent still frame pictures the player producedThis set a germ of an idea, and I had O.S. maps scanned by a step and repeat camera and turned into a series of photographs, no such thing at that time as file standards like JPG. The photos were then stamped onto a video disc, and yes I do mean stamped using a process known as the two P process within Philips. It was known as the two P process as no one could pronounce the chemicals name, but it had two Ps !The map disc could then be "played" in still frame mode on the new Philips player which also had the capability of serial data control. An index of OS grids versus page number and map corners was built together with a place name gazetteer. The video from the player was routed via a graphics inserter board which had a family of graphical shapes representing the status modes of mobile resources. The whole system was controlled by the latest in computing technology, the DEC PDP 11.The new modem performed well at 9600 baud over both A.M. and F.M. radio systems, and reception of a status message from the mobile placed a symbol into the correct "zone" no GPS then, and the colour of the symbol represented the readiness of the resource. The dispatch information, street name etc was manually input to the system and from the gazetteer the pin point location suitably noted in graphics.The in car display solution was never developed and the dead reckoning navigator suffered from errors due to road slip until differential GPS came along.The only photograph I have of the new system, which we named Video Overlay Resource Availability System or VORAS is below. It was incidentally an exhibition at the MET police.Joe Bell21st October 2009Webmaster NoteFurther information about MADE can be found in the Image Library.Acknowledgement: Joe Bell for the article and photopage updated: 17/08/23
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Do you often wonder how you can be more vulnerable as a Christian Single?
I recently wrote an article on how to become more vulnerable as a Christian Single. In the article, I discuss how single's need to be exposed to meeting more people in order to make connections and network with others.
Often times, getting out of your comfort zone will lead you to meeting and connecting with other like minded people. By doing so, you are practicing your conversations skills, seeking new opportunities to test God's Will and how He is leading you, while empowering yourself to participate in intentionally creating your destiny.
The winter months can be a particularly lonely and isolating part of the year. Building relationships has never been more important!
With Covid cases on the rise again, virtual events have become more important than ever to attend. You can leave your comfort zone and mix and mingle with other singles without leaving the comfort of your own home. And better yet, no masks required!
Consider attending my next Virtual Happy Hour. It will be a relaxing and chill atmosphere in which you can build your fellowship over your favorite cocktail or tea.
Register here:
The new year is a great time to start building new habits and discover a healthy and fulfilling relationship!
I hope to see you there!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
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ABU DHABI, Nov 9 (Reuters) – United Arab Emirates, one of the wealthiest Gulf states, is pushing ahead with large new energy projects, betting an oil price recovery will start as early as next year as demand begins to absorb the global glut.
"These are times of some hesitancy, times of pain for some … But pain is not new … We will pass it stronger," energy minister Suhail Al Mazrouei told the UAE's biggest annual oil show in Abu Dhabi.
"That (oil price drop) didn't change the vision of the UAE … We are not cancelling projects," he added.
Oil prices crashed after Saudi Arabia and Gulf allies the UAE, Kuwait and Qatar enforced a decision by the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) to fight for market share with rival producers, abandoning a decade-old policy of cutting output to prop up prices.
Prices have more than halved over the past 18 months, and OPEC itself sees the current oil glut persisting well into next year, prompting even the wealthiest OPEC members, like Saudi Arabia, to revise some field development plans.
Low prices have also slowed some non-oil projects in the UAE, including the opening of a huge new Louvre museum, while others such as the Abu Dhabi film festival have been canceled.
But officials insist that projects in key sectors such as energy, defence and infrastructure continue as planned.
On the energy side, the country is pushing ahead with a plan to raise its oil production capacity to 3.5 million barrels per day from the current 3 million within the next two to three years, the head of the national company ADNOC Abdullah Nasser al-Suwaidi said. The UAE is currently producing 2.9 million bpd.
Some $35 billion worth of investments will flow into offshore exploration after decades of investments into onshore, he said.
The UAE is hoping the lion's share of its energy needs will be covered with rising gas production by 2021, while around a third of energy needs will be met with nuclear and solar projects, said Al Mazrouei.
He added the UAE, as part of OPEC, could not afford losing market share by cutting back on supply, suggesting continued support for the OPEC strategy to fight for market share through higher output and lower prices.
"I'm not regretting this decision. We like that decision," he said while declining to predict the outcome of the OPEC meeting in December.
As the markets have began to rebalance, global oil prices will start an upward correction in 2016, Al Mazrouei said. "I wouldn't call it a crisis. I would call it a cycle … I'm optimistic. Next year will be a year of correction".
As the markets have began to rebalance, global oil prices will start an upward correction in 2016, Al Mazrouei said. "I wouldn't call it a crisis. I would call it a cycle … I'm optimistic. Next year will be a year of correction".
"Irresponsible, Man-Made Crisis"
Not everyone is so confident.
The bets on an price recovery might be too optimistic and the low price environment might govern the markets for many more years, Mohammed Al-Rumhy, Oman's oil minister and a regular critic of OPEC's policies, told the same conference.
"This is a man-made crisis and it is highly irresponsible," said Al-Rumhy.
Oman, the biggest Middle Eastern oil producer that is not a member of OPEC, has long argued that OPEC has lost many more billions of dollars by not cutting production than if it had cut output and supported the prices.
Low oil prices are also deterring oil majors from investing into new projects, including in the Middle East: "Try to convince Total to invest, try to convince Schlumberger to research".


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Veterans Journal: VA publishes rule on cash-out home loans to further protect veterans – The VA's cash-out refinance loan gives qualified veterans the opportunity to refinance their conventional or VA loan into a lower rate while extracting cash from the home's equity. This should not be.
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Cash Out Refinance Using Home's Equity – Chase.com – Cash-out refinance is one way to turn your home's equity into cash to consolidate debt or make a. refinancing your home with cash out is an option for funding your project.. The amount you save on loan consolidation may vary by loan. Since a home loan may have a longer term than some of.
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Cash-out refinance vs. home equity line of credit – Cash-out refinance vs. home equity line of credit Bank of America Home equity line of credit (HELOC) is usually taken out in addition to your existing first mortgage. It is considered a second mortgage and will have its own term and repayment schedule separate from your first mortgage.
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Today I received an unsolicited email with this as the close:
Can you identify what's wrong with it? Think about what you would change before scrolling down to my ideas.
I'd change several things. But what's definitely wrong is the capitalization. Only the first word of the complimentary close should be capitalized. It may be hard to accept that capitalization rule since so many people capitalize all the main words in the close. But the style manuals agree–capitalize only the first word of the close. There's simply no reason to capitalize the others.
What did you think of the combination of "Thanks" and Best regards"? I'd change that too so the sentiments don't compete for attention. If the writer wants to express gratitude, the thanks can come across more sincerely in a closing sentence such as "Thank you for considering my request."
If the writer insisted on combining "Thanks" and "Best regards," I'd do it this way:
With thanks and best regards,
Without the interrupting comma, that close flows better. And it feels more sincere to me. What do you think?
These blog posts also deal with complimentary closes:
With Best Wishes includes a list of closes for letters.
"Thanks" As a Close Has Gone Too Far highlights ways to end emails.
Complimentary Closes That Aren't discusses text-speak in closes, and it features lots of reader comments.
Do you see strange complimentary closes in the messages you receive? Please share them.
Grammarly approved this blog post. Try it.


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24 May
On May 24, 1940, a group of armed men disguised as police officers stormed the house of Leon Trotsky in Mexico, firing over 200 bullets, though they failed to assassinate the Russian revolutionist.
Trotsky narrowly escaped death by hiding under the bed. He gave his own description of that night in an article he wrote few weeks later: "The attack came at dawn, about 4am. I was fast asleep, having taken a sleeping drug after a hard day's work. Awakened by the rattle of gun fire but feeling very hazy, I first imagined that a national holiday was being celebrated with fireworks outside our walls. But the explosions were too close, right here within the room, next to me and overhead. The odor of gunpowder became more acrid, more penetrating. Clearly, what we had always expected was now happening: we were under attack...The shots came from all sides; it was difficult to tell just from where. At a certain time my wife, as she later told me, was able clearly to distinguish spurts of fire from a gun: consequently, the shooting was being done right here in the room although we could not see anybody. My impression is that altogether some two hundred shots were fired, of which about one hundred fell right here, near us. Splinters of glass from windowpanes and chips from walls flew in all directions…"
The leading man in the 1917 Russian Revolution and the Bolshevik seizure of power, Trotsky was the architect of the Red Army and a powerful war commissioner. For Trotsky, it only seemed natural that he would take over after the death of Vladimir Lenin, but the fight for power and influence among the Bolshevik leaders was bitter, and eventually the majority of party members sided with Joseph Stalin who eventually became the communist leader. Trotsky emerged as a scathing critic of Soviet leadership, and was exiled - first internally, then abroad in 1929. He wandered from country to country, going from Turkey, to France and Norway, before settling in Mexico in 1936, as he continued diligently to write incriminating articles against Stalin.
In the meantime, the Soviet secret service kept a watchful eye on Trotsky, having agents among his associates, when finally Stalin gave an order to kill his old standing enemy. The unsuccessful attempt on Trotsky's life on this day was headed by the famous Mexican painter David Siqueiros, supposedly hired by Stalin. Although Trotsky miraculously survived that attempt, there followed another on August 20 that same year - and this one was successful. Trotsky was struck on the head with an ice-pick by NKVD agent Ramon Mercader and died in the hospital the following day.


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Help us define what a complete neighborhood is for Kalamazoo!
What does a complete neighborhood look like in Kalamazoo? Considering IK 2025 feedback and best practices information, five criteria stand out as elements of Kalamazoo's definition:
- Ability to meet daily needs
- Access to parks and open space
- Walkability
- Access to transit and bicycle networks.
- Access to food
Help us define what a complete neighborhood in Kalamazoo looks like to you!
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Coco Deckchair
A stunning Art Deco Chanel inspired piece. Taken from an original painting from the very talented artist Debbie from Penny Feathers Studio. Very beautiful and very unique.
As with all my deckchairs, the wooden frames are interchangeable. You can change the slings as many times as you like. One day it can be this Art Deco Chanel design and another it can be Vinyl cream. (extra sling sold separately).
Unlike some deckchairs that are heavy to carry, these chairs are light weight and portable. But still extremely durable and hard wearing.
Each deckchair has 3 seating positions and 3 safety catches are attached to each other.
Made with a wipe clean canvas seat and a solid beech wood frame. Choose from the different coloured frames.
Deckchair measurements when folded flat are:
Width - 58cm
Height - 125cm
Depth - 4cm
Slings can be removed and washed at 30 degrees.
*If using outside please bring deckchairs indoors after use so as to protect the wood.
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|Outer Space
The North Philadelphia Puerto-Rican trio took the name Outer Space because their rhyme style was said to be "beyond the earth's atmosphere." Founding member Mario Collazo was in 10th-grade science class when a flash of lightning illuminated his mental plane and he saw a vision of the future. At the time the other two members, Richard Cruz and Marcus Albaladejo, were in eighth grade.
The trio declared that Outer Space would be the next level of hip-hop--lyrically complex and mysteriously dark. After all, space is the final frontier, and they wanted to make exploring outer space, rap's great adventure. As such, they abandoned their government names and took the names Planet, Jedeye, and Crypt.
Being Puerto-Rican, they felt somewhat estranged or excluded from the core of hip-hop, which has always been dominated by black artists. Consequently, they named their first EP for Black Hoodz, Illegalienz (BH009) (which also incidentally was the name of a four-song demo tape they recorded). After being introduced to Free Time Productions in Philly (215-727-1026), the group was finally complete, having the dark, hypnotic beats to complement all of their tripped-out space lingo. The Illegalienz EP (BH009) on Black Hoodz is only a taste of a group who have many light years to travel in the vast expanses of hip-hop.


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Horse racing in Ireland is huge and in many ways, people see it as one of the main countries for horse racing around the world. Not only do we have some of the finest horses of all time come from Ireland, but an unbelievable number of great jockeys and trainers have too. It comes as no surprise that there are some superb horse racing events that regularly take place in Ireland, with fans coming from all over the globe to get involved.
1. Punchestown Irish National Hunt Festival
In England you have Cheltenham and in Ireland, you have the Punchestown Festival. The festival takes place every year following the Cheltenham Festival and has races of similar quality while also following a similar structure. The action starts on a Tuesday and runs until the following Saturday and the races that take place include the likes of the Champion Chase, Champion Hurdle, Tattersalls Ireland Champion Novice Hurdle and the Punchestown Gold Cup.
2. The Curragh Irish Derby Festival
The Curragh Irish Derby Festival is comfortably the most prestigious and glamorous event to take place on the horse racing calendar in Ireland. Not only does the three-day festival see the Irish Derby take place, which offers the biggest prize in Irish horse racing, the event also sees the rich and famous come from all over the world to enjoy the summer occasion. As well as great racing action on offer, there's also music, entertainment and fashion on show.
3. Galway Summer Festival
The Galway Summer Festival is another even which takes place during the warmer months and it's the pick of the bunch for many. Beginning on the final Monday of July, the event runs for a full 7 days and combines some great racing action, which includes races such as the Galway Plate Chase Handicap and the Galway Hurdle Handicap, with a totally unique atmosphere. There's hospitality, entertainment and fashion aplenty at The Galway Races, with well over 100,000 people attending every year.
4. The Listowel Harvest Festival
The Harvest Festival which takes place annually at Listowel is a 7-day horse racing spectacular that sees both flat and National Hunt action take place. Out of all the races that take place over the 7 days, Wednesday features what is to many the highlight of the whole festival. The Kerry National Chase handicap is the showpiece and it draws a huge amount of interest from all over the world. There's plenty of entertainment taking place during the festival in what is also a great family occasion too.
5. Fairyhouse Easter Festival
The festival at Fairyhouse is one that most people have their eyes on in anticipation, especially as on the second day of the 3-day event the Irish Grand National takes place. It is one of the most important dates in the racing calendar for devout racing fans, the media and bookmakers. Unibet, a renowned horse racing betting operator, confirmed that the meeting is actually one of the most popular every year. The Irish Grand National has produced some of the most memorable occasions in horse racing history over the years and this is one of the reasons that the festival itself is so popular. The atmosphere is one of the best you'll experience when at the races and it's nonstop for the full 3 days of action.


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Although there's no reason to consider the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty a threat to U.S. citizens' gun rights—yet—the U.N. is certainly no friend to armed self-defense. Professing peace and promoting negotiation, U.N. politicians pave the road to hell by masking the simple reality of politics in "developing" countries: those who have the guns make the rules. Those who don't are tortured, raped and killed. As conflicts escalate or deescalate, the U.N invariably call for disarming militias, tribes, rebels, insurgents—whatever you want to call them—-while urging armed-to-the-teeth despots and dictators to exercise "restraint." In this bone-headed bombast the media is complicit . . .
If we can work on taking guns out of the equation, or address the issue of guns and their use, we can begin to help bring peace to the many post-conflict zones around the world where peace has yet to arrive.
CNN's copy and headline [above] illustrate the news org's bias against firearms-based security. I mean really, is there any other kind?


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Last month a reporter named Ben Penn published a story at Bloomberg Law which insinuated that a Department of Labor employee named Leif Olson had posted some anti-Semitic tropes on his Facebook page. Olson was fired and Penn seemed to be celebrating his first scoop on Twitter. Only it turned out he had gotten the story completely and hopelessly wrong.
As the actual Facebook page demonstrated, Leif Olson had never made anti-Semitic comments. His entire post was intended to mock the Paul Nehlen campaign after its humiliating loss to Paul Ryan. Nehlen had a habit of posting anti-Semitic statements on social media (his account was suspended so I can't post specific examples) and Olson was merely imitating that kind of Jewish-conspiracy mindset. In other words, what he meant was the opposite of anti-Semitic, it was mocking anti-Semitism.
The Department of Labor eventually reversed course and rehired Olson, but Bloomberg Law stood by its story. Until today:
Bloomberg Law has retracted it's faulty article on Leif Olson: "In reporting on a series of social media posts from [Olson], we failed to meet our editorial standards for fairness and accuracy. We regret that lapse and apologize to our readers and to Mr. Olson."
— ErikWemple (@ErikWemple) October 4, 2019
Why did it take them a full month to get there when they knew the story was completely wrong within about 24 hours? In a note to the staff from the Editor in Chief, he explained the site had "spent the last few weeks reviewing our coverage." Here's the full memo:
Here is the full text of the note to staff from @Blaw EIC Cesca Antonelli: pic.twitter.com/1HKF1bFsYF
— ErikWemple (@ErikWemple) October 4, 2019
It's possible they'd have come to this conclusion on their own but I think Bloomberg Law was pushed, so to speak. Recall that when the story broke, reporter Ben Penn claimed he had "sent a screenshot of a public FB post to DOL, seeking comment." And the next thing Penn knew, he was informed Olson had resigned. But it turns out that wasn't quite accurate. Writing at Reason, Josh Blackman points out the results of an FOIA request to the Department of Labor revealed the actual query Penn sent:
First, Penn wrote:
"In particular we are focusing on an August 2016 Facebook post in which Mr. Olson made a remark that references two anti-Semitic tropes. Screenshot is attached. These posts remain public at the time this email is being sent."
This message is extremely misleading: Leif's remarks "referenced two anti-Semitic tropes" to criticize anti-semitism. Penn's use of the word "reference" was deliberate. He did not say that Leif made anti-semitic comments, or engaged in anti-semitic acts. This precise use of language suggests Penn knew that his claim of anti-semitism was, at best, tenuous.
Second, Penn wrote:
"Does the Labor Department find comments that are disparaging to Jews acceptable for a senior appointee?"
Again, nothing Leif wrote was disparaging to Jews. I doubt the people at DOL had the ability to parse through the grainy Facebook screenshots, and figure out their context. Penn's failure to provide the context is journalistic malpractice.
Penn's query was sent on a Friday before Labor Day. He said his deadline was "COB" but in fact, the story didn't go up until the following Tuesday.
But the real issue is that Bloomberg Law has had the emails Penn sent the whole time. They knew weeks ago that what he had asked wasn't a fair reading of the Facebook posts. And yet, they left their story up. It certainly looks like they sat on what they knew hoping people would forget about it. Only when people outside the company pushed the issue by revealing the contents of the query publicly did they finally decide to retract the article.
This may turn out to be another case where a reporter digging up old social media posts gets canned but once again it's not solely the fault of the reporter (who'd only been at Bloomberg Law a few weeks). The editors who approved the article ought to have known better even if the reporter didn't.


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Award winning Rapper, Yaw Tog says he is immune to the trolls and negative energy he is getting from the public recently.
After a great year and a recent breakthrough performance at the AFRIMA's it appeared netizens were more interested in an alleged snub by colleague musician Gyakie.
He was trolled on Twitter for not getting a hug from her. Well that issue appears to have been rectified when the two met at the album listening session of R2bees.
Yaw Tog however broke his silence on this matter in an interview with MzGee when asked how he felt about it he said he had adopted a new position not to care about what people say now.
He further spoke about what happened when he met Stormzy after the controversy surrounding the two.
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Feeke P3 Pro Massage Gun Deep Tissue Percussion Muscle Massager
Black Feeke P3 Pro Massage Gun is a portable, handheld, electric, deep tissue percussion muscle and body massager for pain relief with 6 massage heads and a very quiet brushless motor that offers 20 speeds. The average customer rating is 5 out of 5 stars by 36 users at the time of this product review.
It is designed to provide relief from the tight and sore muscles and stiffness on your back. You can use it easily for self massaging on your whole body other than your back which can be done by the help of a second person. And it is a great massage device that is well suitable for use by the professionals like the chiropractors or physical therapists. It comes with the 6 interchangeable different shaped massage head attachments for a relaxing massage on different parts of your body.
It can help enhance the blood flow in your body, decrease the muscle recovery time, relax different parts of the body, and relax completely- physically and mentally. The 2400mAh high-quality cordless rechargeable lithium battery can be recharged completely in less than 2 hours and offers you 6 hours of massage at the low speed. It weighs only 2.1 pounds and you can take it wherever you go, use it at home, office or gym. You can certainly take it when you're traveling by plane, but probably in your checked luggage.
You'll experience great power and less noise between 10 and 25 decibels from its 24V brushless high-torque motor and quiet glide noise reduction technology. It is good for use by people that work out regularly and athletes that suffer from sore muscles or anyone with minor injuries. This Pro P3 Massage Gun has passed several inspections and meets the standards for international export. The company stands behind their products and you're guaranteed a full refund in case you are not satisfied with this handheld massage.
You can recover quicker after your workout and feel heaps more comfortable. Percussion massager applies concentrated pressure pulses into the tissue deeply, working the knots and the tension out of those areas, enhancing the blood flow in your body. It gives you the impression of being treated by a pro massager. You can adjust the intensity and the speed to 20 different levels to what you can handle. With the high-tech self lubrication it will run smoothly even after many years of use. And with heaps of kinetic energy offered by the 4 precision alloy bearings the massage gun becomes safer and more reliable.
The 6 applicators included with the Feeke P3 are big ball head for larger muscles, small ball head for smaller muscles, flat shape for all parts of muscles, fork head for spine and neck, air plug for whole body bones, and spiral head for joints. You'll get a carrying case included with your purchase to put the massage gun in and to take wherever you go. You can also gift it to your friends and family as it would make a great gift. It is sturdy and durable and works very well, has a long battery life, giving you a proper deep tissue massage in the comfort of your home and offers good value for money.
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