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Samsung Galaxy A71 vs. Google Pixel 4a 5G Release Date and Price in Pakistan
Welcome back to the battle Samsung Galaxy A71 vs. Google Pixel 4a 5G with 8GB RAM and 64MP cameras. Catch the full article below to discover the winner today!
Samsung Galaxy A71 vs. Google Pixel 4a 5G Specifications
The Samsung Galaxy A71 comes with an impressive battery and stylish design. Meanwhile, Google Pixel 4a 5G arrives in various colors and fabulous design. Regarding the display, the Samsung Specifications feature a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels. Besides, the Google handset Specifications boast a 6.2-inch OLED with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. With a higher resolution, the Samsung smartphone triumphs in this round.
Under the hood, the Samsung handset uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 chipset, while its rival drives a Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G chipset. Moreover, the Samsung flagship works on Android 10. Otherwise, the Google machine runs on Android 11 as the operating system. Regarding the storage, the Samsung monster uses 128GB/ 6GB RAM, 128GB/ 8GB RAM (dedicated slot). Plus, the Google phone boots only one variant: 128GB/ 6GB RAM (no card slot).
Hence, the Samsung team wins this round because of the better RAM. As for the optics department, the Samsung camera equips with a quad 64MP + 12MP + 5MP + 5MP lenses setup on the rear, and there is a single 32MP selfie snapper. Otherwise, the Google camera features a dual 12.2MP + 16MP lenses at the back setup. Additionally, it has an 8MP front-facing snapper. As for the battery capacity, the Samsung handset carries a 4500mAh juice box while the other figure packs a smaller 3885mAh energy box. So, the Samsung team is the winner in this round with the massive battery and better cameras.
Samsung Galaxy A71 vs. Google Pixel 4a 5G Release Date and Price in Pakistan
The Samsung Galaxy A71 Release Date already took place during the first quarter of this year, and it is now available for purchase in many countries. Meanwhile, the Google Pixel 4a 5G is also up for sale in many regions. Concerning the cost, the Samsung Galaxy A71 Price in Pakistan starts at Rs. 25, 754 ~ $345. Also, the Google Pixel 4a 5G Price in Pakistan shall start at Rs. 37, 330 ~ $500. Which one do you prefer? Let us know in the comment box!


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Quetiapine (Page 12 of 13)
14.2 Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar I disorder, manic or mixed episodes
The efficacy of quetiapine in the acute treatment of manic episodes was established in 3 placebo-controlled trials in patients who met DSM-IV criteria for bipolar I disorder with manic episodes. These trials included patients with or without psychotic features and excluded patients with rapid cycling and mixed episodes. Of these trials, 2 were monotherapy (12 weeks) and 1 was adjunct therapy (3 weeks) to either lithium or divalproex. Key outcomes in these trials were change from baseline in the Young Mania Rating Scale (YMRS) score at 3 and 12 weeks for monotherapy and at 3 weeks for adjunct therapy. Adjunct therapy is defined as the simultaneous initiation or subsequent administration of quetiapine with lithium or divalproex.
The primary rating instrument used for assessing manic symptoms in these trials was YMRS, an 11-item clinician-rated scale traditionally used to assess the degree of manic symptomatology (irritability, disruptive/aggressive behavior, sleep, elevated mood, speech, increased activity, sexual interest, language/thought disorder, thought content, appearance, and insight) in a range from 0 (no manic features) to 60 (maximum score).
The results of the trials follow:
The efficacy of quetiapine in the acute treatment of bipolar mania was established in 2 placebo-controlled trials. In two 12-week trials (n=300, n=299) comparing quetiapine to placebo, quetiapine was superior to placebo in the reduction of the YMRS total score at weeks 3 and 12. The majority of patients in these trials taking quetiapine were dosed in a range between 400 mg/day and 800 mg per day (studies 1 and 2 in Table 20).
Adjunct Therapy
In this 3-week placebo-controlled trial, 170 patients with bipolar mania (YMRS ≥ 20) were randomized to receive quetiapine or placebo as adjunct treatment to lithium or divalproex. Patients may or may not have received an adequate treatment course of lithium or divalproex prior to randomization. Quetiapine was superior to placebo when added to lithium or divalproex alone in the reduction of YMRS total score (Study 3 in Table 20).
The majority of patients in this trial taking quetiapine were dosed in a range between 400 mg/day and 800 mg per day. In a similarly designed trial (n=200), quetiapine was associated with an improvement in YMRS scores but did not demonstrate superiority to placebo, possibly due to a higher placebo effect.
The primary efficacy results of these studies in the treatment of mania in adults is presented in Table 20.
Children and Adolescents (ages 10 to 17)
The efficacy of quetiapine in the acute treatment of manic episodes associated with bipolar I disorder in children and adolescents (10 to 17 years of age) was demonstrated in a 3-week, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter trial (Study 4 in Table 20). Patients who met DSM-IV diagnostic criteria for a manic episode were randomized into one of three treatment groups: quetiapine 400 mg/day (n = 95), quetiapine 600 mg/day (n = 98), or placebo (n = 91). Study medication was initiated at 50 mg/day and on day 2 increased to 100 mg/day (divided doses given two or three times daily). Subsequently, the dose was titrated to a target dose of 400 mg/day or 600 mg/day using increments of 100 mg/day, given in divided doses two or three times daily. The primary efficacy variable was the mean change from baseline in total YMRS score.
Quetiapine 400 mg/day and 600 mg/day were superior to placebo in the reduction of YMRS total score (Table 20).
Study Number
Treatment Group
Primary Efficacy Measure: YMRS Total
Mean Baseline Score (SD)4
LS Mean Change from Baseline (SE)
Placebo-subtracted Difference2 (95% CI)
Study 1
Quetiapine (200-800 mg/day)1, 3
34.0 (6.1)
-12.3 (1.3)
-4.0 (-7.0, -1.0)
Haloperidol1, 3
32.3 (6.0)
-15.7 (1.3)
-7.4 (-10.4, -4.4)
33.1 (6.6)
-8.3 (1.3)
Study 2
Quetiapine (200-800 mg/day)1
32.7 (6.5)
-14.6 (1.5)
-7.9 (-10.9, -5.0)
Lithium1, 3
33.3 (7.1)
-15.2 (1.6)
-8.5 (-11.5, -5.5)
34.0 (6.9)
-6.7 (1.6)
Study 3
Quetiapine (200-800 mg/day)1 + mood stabilizer
31.5 (5.8)
-13.8 (1.6)
-3.8 (-7.1, -0.6)
Placebo + mood stabilizer
31.1 (5.5)
-10 (1.5)
Study 4
Quetiapine (400 mg/day)1
29.4 (5.9)
-14.3 (0.96)
-5.2 (-8.1, -2.3)
Quetiapine (600 mg/day)1
29.6 (6.4)
-15.6 (0.97)
-6.6 (-9.5, -3.7)
30.7 (5.9)
-9.0 (1.1)
- 1.
- Adult data mean baseline score is based on patients included in the primary analysis; pediatric mean baseline score is based on all patients in the ITT population.
Bipolar Disorder, Depressive Episodes
The efficacy of quetiapine for the acute treatment of depressive episodes associated with bipolar disorder was established in 2 identically designed 8-week, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled studies (N=1045) (studies 5 and 6 in Table 21). These studies included patients with either bipolar I or II disorder and those with or without a rapid cycling course. Patients randomized to quetiapine were administered fixed doses of either 300 mg or 600 mg once daily.
The primary rating instrument used to assess depressive symptoms in these studies was the Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS), a 10-item clinician-rated scale with scores ranging from 0 to 60. The primary endpoint in both studies was the change from baseline in MADRS score at week 8. In both studies, quetiapine was superior to placebo in reduction of MADRS score. Improvement in symptoms, as measured by change in MADRS score relative to placebo, was seen in both studies at Day 8 (week 1) and onwards. In these studies, no additional benefit was seen with the 600 mg dose. For the 300 mg dose group, statistically significant improvements over placebo were seen in overall quality of life and satisfaction related to various areas of functioning, as measured using the Q-LES-Q(SF).
The primary efficacy results of these studies in the acute treatment of depressive episodes associated with bipolar disorder in adults is presented in Table 21.
Study Number
Treatment Group
Primary Efficacy Measure: MADRS Total
Mean Baseline Score (SD)
LS Mean Change from Baseline (SE)
Placebo-subtracted Difference2 (95% CI)
Study 5
Quetiapine (300 mg/day)1
30.3 (5.0)
-16.4 (0.9)
-6.1 (-8.3, -3.9)
Quetiapine (600 mg/day)1
30.3 (5.3)
-16.7 (0.9)
-6.5 (-8.7, -4.3)
30.6 (5.3)
-10.3 (0.9)
Study 6
Quetiapine (300 mg/day)1
31.1 (5.7)
-16.9 (1.0)
-5.0 (-7.3, -2.7)
Quetiapine (600 mg/day)1
29.9 (5.6)
-16.0 (1.0)
-4.1 (-6.4, -1.8)
29.6 (5.4)
-11.9 (1.0)
- 1.
- Difference (drug minus placebo) in least-squares mean change from baseline.
Maintenance Treatment as an Adjunct to Lithium or Divalproex
The efficacy of quetiapine in the maintenance treatment of bipolar I disorder was established in 2 placebo-controlled trials in patients (n=1326) who met DSM-IV criteria for bipolar I disorder (studies 7 and 8 in Figures 1 and 2). The trials included patients whose most recent episode was manic, depressed, or mixed, with or without psychotic features. In the open-label phase, patients were required to be stable on quetiapine plus lithium or divalproex for at least 12 weeks in order to be randomized. On average, patients were stabilized for 15 weeks. In the randomization phase, patients continued treatment with lithium or divalproex and were randomized to receive either quetiapine (administered twice daily totaling 400 mg/day to 800 mg/day) or placebo. Approximately 50% of the patients had discontinued from the quetiapine group by day 280 and 50% of the placebo group had discontinued by day 117 of double-blind treatment. The primary endpoint in these studies was time to recurrence of a mood event (manic, mixed, or depressed episode). A mood event was defined as medication initiation or hospitalization for a mood episode; YMRS score ≥20 or MADRS score ≥ 20 at 2 consecutive assessments; or study discontinuation due to a mood event. (Figure 1 and Figure 2)
In both studies, quetiapine was superior to placebo in increasing the time to recurrence of any mood event. The treatment effect was present for increasing time to recurrence of both manic and depressed episodes. The effect of quetiapine was independent of any specific subgroup (assigned mood stabilizer, sex, age, race, most recent bipolar episode, or rapid cycling course).
Figure 1 Kaplan-Meier Curves of Time to Recurrence of a Mood Event (Study 7)
Figure 2 Kaplan-Meier Curves of Time to Recurrence of a Mood Event (Study 8)
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ชื่ออังกฤษ : Frangipani
ชื่อวิทยาศาสตร์ : Plumeria
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|Plumeria is related to the Oleander, Nerium oleander, and both possess an irritant, rather similar to that of Euphorbia. Contact with the sap may irritate eyes and skin.[4] Each of the separate species of Plumeria bears differently shaped, alternate leaves with distinct form and growth habits. The leaves of P. alba are quite narrow and corrugated, whereas leaves of P. pudica have an elongated shape and glossy, dark-green color. P. pudica is one of the everblooming types with non-deciduous, evergreen leaves. Another species that retains leaves and flowers in winter is P. obtusa; though its common name is "Singapore," it is originally from Colombia. Plumeria flowers are most fragrant at night in order to lure sphinx moths to pollinate them. The flowers have no nectar, however, and simply dupe their pollinators. The moths inadvertently pollinate them by transferring pollen from flower to flower in their fruitless search for nectar. Plumeria species may be propagated easily from cuttings of leafless stem tips in spring. Cuttings are allowed to dry at the base before planting in well-drained soil. Cuttings are particularly susceptible to rot in moist soil.
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Guitar & Piano Duo
There's just something oh-so-sweet about the pairing of a guitar and piano. And as luck would have it, we happen to manage some of the finest guitar and piano duos in Ireland.
The combination of guitar and piano creates a mellow, refined background sound that will put everyone at ease and set the tone for a fabulous, effortlessly chic celebration.
Our duo can perform cool-as-a-cucumber classics such as: Nina Simone's 'My Baby Just Cares for Me', Van Morrison's 'Moon Dance', the Astrud Gilberto & Stan Getz beauty 'The Girl From Ipanema' and so forth.
Did you know? You can even add a saxophonist or a drummer to the mix, if you fancy! Talk to us about it.
Here's a JAZZ DUO – SAMPLE PLAY LIST of guitar and piano songs for this act
Sample Wedding Songs
|Take The A Train
|All Blues
|Night And Day
|Song For My Father
|Someday My Prince Will Come
|I Got You Under My Skin
|Blue Bossa
|Straight No Chaser
|Baby Just Cares For Me
|All Of Me
|Autumn Leaves
|Don't Get Around Much Anymore
|Watermelon Man
|How Insensitive
|Georgia On My Mind
|Things Ain't What They Used To Me
|It Had To Be You
|In A Sentimental Mood
|Summer Wind
|So What
|Girl From Ipanema
Mr Blue Sky
Harvest Moon
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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24784219.post1834628192021829742..comments2023-09-25T13:00:17.376-05:00Comments on The Viral Garden: Should I be buying Twitter followers?Mack Collierhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-24784219.post-26407756983396523532011-10-22T13:09:11.079-05:002011-10-22T13:09:11.079-05:00It might be deceptive, but the bottom line is that...It might be deceptive, but the bottom line is that numbers say a lot to people.

Its like if you are in a party and everyone is watching you talk and laugh with 3 sexy girls around you (you being a male). People (and girls specially) will automatically believe that you are a cool, socially savvi male and your value will grow in the room. It ends up that the 3 girls are your sisters but no one knows that at the moment and maybe will never know.

The perception is created and you have conveyed yourself in a powerful way. The same will happen with number of followers. 50.000 followers will attract thousands of other followers who believe you are a guru... after all you have 50k. No one knows that your 200 followers will die for you. they will just think your not that popular as the 50k guy.

Ilusion is part of the art of marketing. Its not about honesty. Its about perception. Perception is reality... so what perception are you giving?Simonhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-24784219.post-19099565015351237982011-10-20T19:19:35.823-05:002011-10-20T19:19:35.823-05:00Great topic. I do not agree with buying your way t...Great topic. I do not agree with buying your way to the top. I believe in getting there under your own efforts. Much more rewardingBradhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-24784219.post-76824839797944234182011-10-07T01:55:43.968-05:002011-10-07T01:55:43.968-05:00Hey Mack, I was honestly search for some lawn care...Hey Mack, I was honestly search for some lawn care info and I guess Google thought your blog was relevant. I was about to click away when I saw this post and figured, what the heck, I'll add my two cents.

I feel that if your gut tells you no then don't do it. Sooner or later Twitter may crack down on buying followers. Honestly they seem to be heading towards the same fate as MySpace though. Unless they clean up the Spammy content they might be sold for pennies on the dollar to a bigger fish who can figure out how to make money with it for those who own it.

So if you are wearing your black hat and want to buy clients then just do some due diligence first to make sure you are scammed out of some money. Look for reputable reviews that the seller does deliver.

Cheers.Nathan @ Surrey Snow Removalhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-24784219.post-8024895695052077532011-08-22T01:55:00.311-05:002011-08-22T01:55:00.311-05:00Buying Twitter followers is not really effective a...Buying Twitter followers is not really effective at all. You only get numbers of followers, but the question is, do you get quality followings? Some of the twitter users are just robots. And if you've been followed by robots, therefore you're not reaching your target audience, which only means you're just wasting your time and money promoting your products/ services when in fact real human beings can't aren't aware of it.WOG @ IT Outsourcing Philippineshttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-24784219.post-58948056665072947202011-05-03T02:56:50.872-05:002011-05-03T02:56:50.872-05:00The term "Buying followers" is being mis...The term "Buying followers" is being misused here.

Buying an ad, which exposes you to your audience is not the same as paying Twitter to automatically hand followers to you, which is what the term "Buying followers" implies people are doing.

I've never bought any of these ads but if I tested them and saw that the leads coming from there ended up turning into highly valuable customer relationships that I treasure, I'd line up all day with money in hand to keep the friends coming.

In the world of generate revenue or die, I care nothing for having big "Followers" numbers. Who cares if I have a jillion people following me and I'm invisible to them because I don't build relationships or provide awesome content that makes these people eager to want to swap money for my value? It's pointless.

That's the thing I believe people are missing. The ads can bring you to the dance but they can't give you the rhythm that makes people want to grove and get close you.

You're on your own there and the markets gonna eat you up real quick if you don't cut it.

There's tons of people I've been introduced to through either guest posts or lists of blogs somebody likes. Just because it wasn't paid for, does that mean it's not marketing. Nope.

It's endorsed marketing. And it was free which is awesome but it's marketing nonetheless.

I imagine there's some amazing people out there that I might not ever get around to finding if they didn't take the opportunity to market their awesomeness. After finding them, I would be grateful to them for having using this medium to get in front of me.

In the end, I believe the popularity contest people will suffer and the real deal value providers will spread their awesomeness further with this tactic.Lewis LaLanne aka Nerd #2http://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-24784219.post-23626238969167064022011-04-19T01:10:14.581-05:002011-04-19T01:10:14.581-05:00I don't think getting followers through advert...I don't think getting followers through advertising is the same as buying followers. Advertising can get you immediate exposure that otherwise would take a long time to gain. But if there is no value in your feed this exposure won't get you anywhere and you'll end up wasting a lot of money. At the end of the day it's all a question of ROI. If you can justify the expense on ads than its a legitimate way to increase your following.DeltaROIhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-24784219.post-21642335677517652302011-02-13T03:41:17.347-06:002011-02-13T03:41:17.347-06:00I do not agree with buying the bulk Twitter follow...I do not agree with buying the bulk Twitter followers off the shelf! I am for the organic followers. Build it up and that will give you a quality list!Google Sniper 2.0http://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-24784219.post-13181886516030071812011-02-09T20:23:01.348-06:002011-02-09T20:23:01.348-06:00Doesn't work. Worse than spamming. Hehe. You&#...Doesn't work. Worse than spamming. Hehe. You'll take real hit to your rep if you do it.Arthur | 6x9 Postcardhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-24784219.post-33391976035089907682011-02-03T00:05:33.921-06:002011-02-03T00:05:33.921-06:00Whether you should buy Twitter followers or not de...Whether you should buy Twitter followers or not depends on why you tweet in the first place. If you have followers for the sake of selling a product, chances are your paid for followers won't be interested in buying because they never followed your brand voluntarily in the first place.MicroSourcinghttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-24784219.post-22919100529898726172011-02-02T17:08:59.497-06:002011-02-02T17:08:59.497-06:00Followers can buy. I mean you can hire someone to ...Followers can buy.
I mean you can hire someone to increase ur followers.
Like me :)
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http://bit.ly/est4sLHonestkrhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-24784219.post-21328184970527327652011-02-02T17:06:37.309-06:002011-02-02T17:06:37.309-06:00I think it's ok to buy twitter followers. Cau...I think it's ok to buy twitter followers.

Cause you hire someone to get twitter followers. so you will got real twitter followers. Just be aware ur twitter not banned.

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http://bit.ly/est4sLhonestkrhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-24784219.post-32624326768527889342011-01-27T23:29:21.949-06:002011-01-27T23:29:21.949-06:00I think buying a twitter follower is ridiculous an...I think buying a twitter follower is ridiculous and money wasting. I think you don't really need to buy twitter followers. You just have to listen and interact with your followers and stay relevant and post something really good and relevant and updated.ariz@chemistryhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-24784219.post-77200203921032397992011-01-12T01:15:52.032-06:002011-01-12T01:15:52.032-06:00Tammy Young, Very informative article, I will ag...Tammy Young,

Very informative article,

I will agree with Tammy Young,

Buying followers is a bad idea,

People who understand Twitter don't look at follower count; they look at the quality of content you provide and how you're interacting with however many followers you do have.Say Greenhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-24784219.post-80138161076080560882010-12-28T10:25:03.059-06:002010-12-28T10:25:03.059-06:00I saw it going in this direction in the begining w...I saw it going in this direction in the begining when I realized that people could build up massive following. Doesn't seem like a good idea at all.Amy @ As Seen on TVhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-24784219.post-53721827983866332682010-11-23T11:56:53.587-06:002010-11-23T11:56:53.587-06:00Mack... Anything new? It's become so sparse ...Mack...

Anything new? It's become so sparse around here! (sad face)!Pablo Edwardshttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-24784219.post-62644083155378132362010-11-22T18:49:12.718-06:002010-11-22T18:49:12.718-06:00you can buy my account.you can buy my account.frabkhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-24784219.post-53403127296346920462010-11-05T10:21:14.309-05:002010-11-05T10:21:14.309-05:00This is really a great topic. One that would reall...This is really a great topic. One that would really get you thinking. I've read through the comments and I actually agree with Mark, it all depends with what your purpose behind is. And he has explained it all pretty clearly.Andrew @ Blogging Guidehttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-24784219.post-30742810969766759712010-10-29T12:21:32.823-05:002010-10-29T12:21:32.823-05:00Personally i feel funds could be better spentPersonally i feel funds could be better spentDouglas Adamshttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-24784219.post-32119826587288705592010-10-27T20:45:48.887-05:002010-10-27T20:45:48.887-05:00Personally, I believe in naturally growing your Tw...Personally, I believe in naturally growing your Twitter following. By naturally I mean, as a result of establishing and nurturing true, ongoing relationships. However, it doesn't surprise me that this is a growing trend…Erika Barbosahttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-24784219.post-40394311233802563652010-10-27T19:18:35.789-05:002010-10-27T19:18:35.789-05:00Great post. I was always wondering about the purch...Great post. I was always wondering about the purchase idea. Thanks for pointing it out.Tracyhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-24784219.post-51429734926487607222010-10-26T08:57:42.281-05:002010-10-26T08:57:42.281-05:00My take on it? Quality over quantity. Buying fol...My take on it? Quality over quantity. Buying followers, how do you know they are quality followers who will actually stay with you and follow you and spread your messages? I personally like the idea of people following me because they find me valuable.Nick Stamoulishttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-24784219.post-80994294077177067362010-10-25T09:37:38.872-05:002010-10-25T09:37:38.872-05:00There are a lot of people who have many followers ...There are a lot of people who have many followers and do nothing with them and get them to buy nothing. It would seem to me that if you were going to buy followers (which I think is silly) you would have to make sure you can get people to buy.Pablo Edwardshttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-24784219.post-32053467731040936202010-10-16T20:13:46.517-05:002010-10-16T20:13:46.517-05:00I don't like the idea of buying followers at a...I don't like the idea of buying followers at all. This is such a disingenuous philosophy, and makes you lose credibility.Eddiehttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-24784219.post-17642191502144190202010-10-09T21:41:57.010-05:002010-10-09T21:41:57.010-05:00Great blog, Mack. Been blogging for awhile yet nev...Great blog, Mack. Been blogging for awhile yet never taken the time to REALLY get the lay of the land with social media. This may inspire me to learn something.JOHN O'LEARYhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-24784219.post-81236960180517854352010-10-06T10:46:01.301-05:002010-10-06T10:46:01.301-05:00Mack, You're not off your rocker. I was remin...Mack,

You're not off your rocker. I was reminded just yesterday that while many will use numbers as a proxy for quality - real buys (clients) still want credibility.

I was lunching with a prospect who mentioned they were also talking to another SocMe "expert" who I actually know. This other expert has lots of followers (almost 2x's as many as I do), speaks at big conferences and has published a book via a major book publisher. Yet they were sitting with me.

Why? Because I had something the other expert doesn't - case studies. Proof that I can do what I say and that the efforts will create the results I predict. Guess who's getting hired?

Stay true to your gut man -- it's in the right place, as it always has been.
 @TomMartinConverse Digitalhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com


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Albert Einstein observed, "The more I learn, the more I realize how much I don't know." This epiphany can be one of life's many rude awakenings. And it certainly seems truer than ever these days – the more the media tells us, the more we don't know. We become more confused and less informed. All…Read More
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Dear Friends, In these days of strife and turmoil, people are set against each other with differing beliefs about who did what, who is lying and who the corrupt ones are. We have no real way of knowing the truth. Only God knows the truth and who our real enemies are. Let's look to Him…Read More


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Australian tech start-ups stand to lose out in proposed copyright reforms
The Australian government quietly introduced the Copyright Amendment (Service Providers) Bill 2017 to the Senate on Wednesday. If enacted, the bill will extend the scope of Australia's copyright safe harbours - very slightly.
Safe harbours protect internet hosts and platform providers from monetary liability for copyright-infringing content posted or shared by their users. For example, if you post the latest Thor movie to YouTube, YouTube won't be responsible for copyright infringement if it takes down that video. In Australia, we only extend this protection to internet services providers, not general purpose websites.
This matters because technology firms rely on limits to liability to manage their risks. Companies like Facebook or YouTube, which host millions of pieces of user content, would face serious difficulty starting in Australia because our laws on copyright infringement are so strict.
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Collie, Rebecca J. and Martin, Andrew J. and Bottrell, Dorothy and Armstrong, Derrick and Ungar, Michael and Liebenberg, Linda (2016) Social support, academic adversity and academic buoyancy: a person-centred analysis and implications for academic outcomes. Educational Psychology: An International Journal of Experimental Educational Psychology, TBC . pp. 1-15. ISSN 0144-3410Full text not available from this repository.
The present study employed person-centred analyses that enabled identification of groups of students separated on the basis of their perceptions of social support (home and community), academic support, academic adversity and academic buoyancy. Among a sample of 249 young people, including many from high-needs communities, cluster analysis revealed three distinct groups of students: the thriver, supported struggler and at-risk struggler. We compared the three groups on their academic motivation. Analyses revealed significant differences between groups in adaptive motivation outcomes, but no differences in impeding or maladaptive motivation outcomes. Combined, the results speak to the importance of support and academic buoyancy for positive student outcomes.
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1. New York Ghosts: Hauntings & Ghouls of Greenwich Village
New York City is known for its hustle and bustle, and has been the living space for many of America's most historically significant people. With every step you take in this concrete jungle, there's a good chance you're coming across something that has a story to it that you've never heard before. Throughout this dense city filled with generations of historic events, there's one area with a real reputation for paranormal activity: Greenwich Village. Come explore the dark side of Greenwich Village on this thrilling ghost tour by US Ghost Adventures. The town has been inundated with a history that is fascinating, tragic, and strange. Embark on a life-changing experience and explore a side of New York that few are brave enough to see. Throughout the tour you will visit 9 haunted locations in and around Greenwich Village whilst seeing historical places that are home to some of the strangest tales you've ever heard. You'll encounter the Jefferson Market Library, where architectural curiosity catches the eye due to its unique tower. If you look closer however you'll see a dark past, as this building once served as a prison for Manhattan's female criminals, and was also the first night court. Following that you will visit the site of the Triangle Factory Fire, a tragic event which led to the death of nearly 150 people. You'll conclude by visiting the Mark Twain House and a haunted restaurant, where ghosts from 200 years ago have been seen consistently since 1910. Whilst at the Mark Twain House you can see if you can catch a glimpse of the famous author walking about in a white suit, which many witnesses claim to have seen.


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(Matthew 6:16-18), " Moreover when ye fast, be not, as the hypocrites, of a sad countenance: for they disfigure their faces, that they may appear unto men to fast. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. But thou, when thou fastest, anoint thine head, and wash thy face; That thou appear not unto men to fast, but unto thy Father which is in secret: and thy Father, which seeth in secret, shall reward thee openly.
There is no command given in the New Testament that Christians should fast on certain days or with specific frequency, but Jesus clearly assumes that we will fast. (v. 16). In fact "fasting" is mentioned some thirty times in the New Testament and Jesus included the subject of fasting with giving and prayer in his teaching that He assumed that we as Christians would do. In Jesus mentioning fasting in connection with giving and prayer, He was teaching us that fasting is as basic to Christianity as giving to others and asking from God. The word "fast" literally means to "go without food." But let me say this, "fasting is not so much abstaining from food as it is choosing to feast on spiritual things." I believe strongly that the Bible teaches fasting as a God given tool for further strengthening our spiritual lives as well as to get some things done on earth that would never gotten done apart from fasting. Fasting is also the greatest spiritual discipline for seeking God's intervention. Combined with prayer they together make up the most critical weapons of spiritual warfare and deliverance in our lives.
1. We will become more sensitive to the Holy Spirit and the fruit of the Holy Spirit will work more effectively in our lives
2. Fasting will reveal those hidden sins and areas of weakness in our lives that need to be dealt with.
3. Fasting will free us from addictions (cussing, smoking, alcohol, but also pleasure, eating, evil thoughts, etc.)
4. Fasting will help break heavy burdens (children gone astray, marriage in shambles, financial trouble, when it seems hopeless and there is no way out)
5. Fasting will help conquer mental and emotional problems
6. Fasting will help solve problems by providing wisdom for clearer decision making
7. Fasting will bring God's protection into our lives from Satanic oppression,
8. Fasting will produce godliness in our lives and gives us a greater testimony for Christ
9. Fasting will subdue our flesh and our self-life by disciplining our minds upon spiritual matters and making our bodies behave in a godly manner.
10. Fasting will make our hearts more attentive to God. It is amazing how much time you have on your hands if you're not eating, preparing, cleaning up after supper, watching television, or engaged in other fleshly endeavors.
11. Fasting will bring revival to our lives and our church because when we get serious with God, He will get serious with us.
(Andrew Murray), "Prayer is reaching out after the unseen; fasting is letting go of all that is seen and temporal. Fasting helps express, deepen, confirm the resolution that we are ready to sacrifice anything, even ourselves to attain what we seek for the kingdom of God."
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Celebrity News June 26, 2014
Sherri Shepherd and Jenny McCarthy Are Leaving 'The View'
Big shakeup news on "The View"! Co-hosts Sherri Shepherd and Jenny McCarthy are leaving the ABC morning show.
Shepherd said Thursday in a statement to Deadline, "It's been seven wonderful years on 'The View' and after careful consideration it is time for me to move on. I am extremely grateful to Barbara Walters and Bill Geddie for giving me the opportunity. I look forward to the business opportunities that lay ahead for me and I am incredibly grateful to my 'View' family and my fans for supporting me on this journey."
McCarthy then tweeted, "If Sherri goes... I go too. #sisters." She added, "My View will be changing too. As will with many hard working folks. Thanks to everyone at the show for your dedication and an amazing year."
ABC said in a statement, "'The View' will be moving in an exciting new direction next season and ABC has made decisions to evolve the show creatively."
Shepherd and McCarthy's exit leaves Whoopi Goldberg as the show's only permanent co-host for now.
"View" co-creator Barbara Walters retired from the show on May 16, but is scheduled to appear on Friday's episode as a guest for the first time. The veteran ABC newswoman remains an executive producer.


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Air Fryer Green Beans will be the perfect addition to grow your collection of delicious air fryer recipes! If you love green beans, this is a quick and tasty way to make them!
Green beans are one of those vegetables that everyone tends to love. They taste great, they're easy to eat, and honestly, they can be quite fun as well.
Who doesn't love to pick up a green bean with their bare hands and eat a few? And there are literally so many different ways to eat green beans as well!
You can eat fried green beans, air fried green beans or even just steam 'em up for a good and tasty side dish option. No matter what, green beans are truly delicious!
Fun some fun trivia...did you know that there are currently over 130 varying green bean varieties with the largest producer being China? In fact, the US doesn't even make it on the top 10 list of producers of green beans according to the 2012 information!
Green Beans have been known to provide many great health benefits as well. Due to being packed full of nutrients and fiber, many people eat green beans as part of their healthy diet plan each and every day.
Green Beans - Fresh green beans, with the ends removed.
Oil - Oil makes these beans brown up nicely.
Any seasonings that you like, salt and pepper is perfect.
"If you have any questions, please leave a comment below and I will get back to you ASAP!
- Wash green beans and cut off ends if necessary.
- Toss beans with oil.
- Put beans into air fryer. Cook as directed until beans are tender and starting to brown.
The options of what you can cook in this amazing appliance are truly endless! You know I'm crazy over this fried green beans recipe, but we've also cooked tofu, potatoes, french fries, Brussel sprouts and more!
Anything that your taste buds want to try straight out of the air fryer, give it a go!
While we don't eat meat in our family, that doesn't mean that you can't cook up some fried chicken, chicken tenders, or anything else beer battered or deep fried to that perfect golden brown that you love and that you want with ease in the air fryer basket.
The great part about cooking with an air fryer? The cook time is a breeze. Like literally no time...at all.
I have been experimenting with all types of food and some beautiful green tomatoes caught my eye at our local market. I just had to try them in the power air fryer! For us, we love to use our Power AirFryer XL or any of the Cosori Air Fryer Models.
I've owned my air fryer now for a while, and I have to be honest…I've yet to find a recipe that I don't love. And did I mention how simple it is?
To say I'm a creature of habit is an understatement. I love being able to cook a meal and know with confidence that it's going to taste amazing each and every time.
With the Air Fryer, I absolutely have no doubts. I know that from the moment I press start, to the moment that I remove the food from the machine, it will be cooked to perfection each and every time.
Yes, you can! I know this because the first time I tried it, my green beans were frozen but in my fridge! Agh! The cooling drawer malfunctioned and got a little too cool!
But instead of throwing in the towel, I decided to try it. It worked. If your beans are frozen and have some frozen moisture on them, they might feel a little more soggy when fully prepared. But they still taste amazing!
Air Fryer Baked Potatoes are my most popular air fryer recipe, and for good reason! making baked potatoes in the air fryer is so easy.
Risotto Balls in the air fryer are a fancy appetizer that you can easily make at home.
Try these Air Fryer Pickles which will remind you of the deep fried pickles you get at the fair, but way healthier.
Air Fryer Hush Puppies are a delicious corn bread side dish, in the air fryer rather than deep fried.
For our meat eating friends, serve these green beans with Air Fryer Pork Chops!
If you are new to air frying and you have some oven recipes that you would like to convert to air fryer recipes, we can help! Our sister site Air Fryer Eats, just launched an Air Fryer Calculator.
To use the air fryer convertor, simply enter your oven temp and time into the calculator and it will give you an estimated time and temp (in F or C) to start with when you use your air fryer!
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Air Fryer Green Beans
- 2 c green beans
- ½ t oil
- Wash green beans and cut off ends if necessary. Toss beans with oil.
- Put beans into air fryer. Cook at 390 Degrees F for 10 minutes.
Can I use FROZEN green beans in my air fryer?Yes, you can! I know this because the first time I tried it, my green beans were frozen but in my fridge! Agh! The cooling drawer malfunctioned and got a little too cool! But instead of throwing in the towel, I decided to try it. It worked. If your beans are frozen and have some frozen moisture on them, they might feel a little more soggy when fully prepared. But they still taste amazing!
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Vegetarian Air Fryer Resources – We have a vegetarian air fryer newsletter, which you can subscribe to here. We also have a specific vegetarian air fryer recipes group on facebook. You can find that Veg Air Fryer FB Group here.
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The former health minister of Goa, Dr Suresh Amonkar passed away due to Covid-19. He was a two-term MLA, being elected to the Goa Assembly in 1999 and 2002, as well as served as minister in the first Manohar Parrikar cabinet in 2000 as a minister of health. He was also the ex-president of the Goa unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
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Protocol for Miscarriageat August 8, 2016 9:35 am
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Tori Tatum is a Demi Lovato superfan. The twentysomething has been to a dozen or so of Lovato's shows, including two on the pop star's current tour, "Future Now," with Nick Jonas.
"Her voice is just amazing," says Tatum. It's a couple hours before Lovato and Jonas take the stage at the SAP Center in San Jose on August 18. "I love her shows. You never know what she is going to sing. She does a lot of surprises on her tours."
Tatum's hardly alone. More than 200 others like her have lined up in front of the venue today for a chance of glimpsing the former Disney Channel stars.
But Tatum and her line of friends haven't shown up just for the spectacle. They've been handpicked to attend a "wellness workshop" before the show, a session led by the personal development coach -- Mike Bayer, CEO of the Southern California-based CAST Centers -- who helped Lovato through her battle with eating disorders, drug addiction, and the day-to-day trials that come with bipolar disorder. CAST Centers is a counseling and rehabilitation organization that works with people on personal development, addiction and psychiatric disorders.
"I first met [Mike Bayer] under circumstances where I had asked for help, but I didn't really want it," Lovato tells me after the workshop, surrounded by her hair and makeup team. "We've gotten in so many heated arguments and debates over the years, but he ultimately knew what was right for me. Because of that I was able to get sober."


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HELENA-In a July newsletter sent from the Montana Secretary of State's office, Corey Stapleton says Russians tried to influence Montana's election in 2016.
Stapleton gives little details, but says Montana was among the states that "were scanned for weaknesses in our elections systems."
He adds, "Though no votes were changed by the Russians in our 2016 election cycle, there was a clear and significant threat" to fair U.S. elections.
In the newsletter, the Secretary of State says his office is working with state and federal agencies to improve the state's election security.
Some of the security improvement mentioned include two-factor authentication for all Montana counties, new IT systems and improved signature verification for mail ballots.
Despite these improvements, Stapleton expressed concerns in the federal government's growing involvement in local elections, continued security of mail ballots and digital election platforms as well as consistency in personnel and training at local county election offices around the state.
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Australian carrier Qantas' seven-hour sightseeing "flight to nowhere" which departs and lands right back at Sydney Domestic Airport sold out in 10 minutes.
"It's probably the fastest selling flight in Qantas history," said Qantas CEO Alan Joyce according to CNN.
"People clearly miss travel and the experience of flying. If the demand is there, we'll definitely look at doing more of these scenic flights while we all wait for borders to open."
Qantas has joined a small but growing number of airlines that have begun offering sightseeing trips to nowhere in an effort to cope with the drastic drop in air travel due to the coronavirus pandemic.
EVA Air, one of the biggest carriers in Taiwan, offered passengers a trip that departed and landed in Taipei on August 8. Japanese carrier All Nippon Airways has been flying sightseeing flights on its A380 Flying Honu aircraft from Tokyo's Narita airport.
Qantas' seven-hour flight, which is set to depart on October 10, will be flown on a B787 Dreamliner aircraft usually reserved for long haul international flights.
Dubbed the "Great Southern Land' scenic flight", the airline promises passengers picturesque views and low level flybys over Australian destinations across Queensland, the Northern Territory and New South Wales including the Great Barrier Reef, Uluru, Kata Tjuta, Byron Bay and the Sydney Harbour.
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Hello, Geminis! In today's daily horoscope, we'll be talking about conflict and friction. Geminis, (or the Twins), are born between May 21 and June 20. The stars have a valuable message for you today, Gemini.
What to expect
Today, Gemini, your occurrences, and your casual attitude captivate all those around you, making you the center of attention wherever you go. Some issues are determinant in a person's life and can radically change it, one of these issues is having a child. Making the decision to have a child greatly conditions your life and you must be very sure of the decision that is made in this regard.
If you want to have a child, the predictions are very favorable to fulfill your desire so that you can have a very pleasant surprise for this day.
If, on the contrary, your desire is not to have children at the moment, put all possible precautions so that there is no possibility that you are going to have a child. Avoid unforeseen events as much as possible. Expect to deal with some friction with someone close to you, which can cause tension and nervousness.
The problem may increase over time if you do not seek an early solution. A state of general anxiety can produce some gastrointestinal problems. Many times, loneliness can be very good for us, because it teaches us great lessons about our life and the successes we have done in it, as well as it forces us to see our mistakes.
The astral bodies are re-aligned to give you extra energy. You are now committed to changing your life, and you can expect an extremely favorable month period. Life could be taking its toll on your health right now. Accept that sometimes it is not possible and give yourself a break, although not everything has been perfect.
How to get through your day
To get through your day, Gemini, but be careful and do not let all your affairs depend on the will of those who have to help you. Change your way of thinking and try to be a little more responsible and take in a more orderly way regarding your work matters and all legal matters of law in the process.
Try to be more altruistic -- you will receive maximum self-satisfaction. When it comes to your health, reduce the consumption of fatty foods, and control your blood pressure.
Do not hesitate to discard old habits and take new ones, Gemini; All signs indicate that it is the right time to do so. Today, you should try to see the positive things you have and the people around you. You must learn to be alone and begin to make positive changes for your life. And finally, do not let people who have nothing good to report make you have a bad day.
Take note overall
Overall, Gemini, as you seek change in your life, remember that everything takes time. Don't worry so much about having friction with others -- you need to relax a bit.
Okay, Gemini, that's it for today's daily horoscope. Hope you enjoyed and be sure to check out your horoscope tomorrow. Thanks for reading, and have a great weekend! Perhaps you know someone who can appreciate this message, so please share!


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Larry Lawrence (Hope), a hapless radio personality, believes himself guilty of a shooting, and stows away on a boat with manservant Alex (Best). The boat is headed to Cuba, the location of an old mansion which lovely fellow passenger Mary Carter (Goddard) has inherited. With Lawrence her unlikely and often unwilling protector, Mary claims her house but finds it haunted — and also meets some nasty characters, both dead and alive, who don't want her around.
George Marshall's raucous comedy with goosebumps is vintage Hope, who works extremely well with the seductive Goddard (newly divorced from real-life husband Charles Chaplin). Also on-hand are a menacing Paul Lukas, and — could it be — a very young Anthony Quinn! Black actor Willie Best also makes the best of a stereotypical part; together, he and Hope give Jack Benny and Rochester a run for their money. If you're in the mood for laughs with some thrills thrown in, here's your movie.


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February 11, 2021
Let Freedom Ring
Celebrating our talent, amplifying your voice
This is a time to celebrate Black Americans for what they've accomplished with the measure of freedom they have had. By that barometer, jazz musicians deserve to be celebrated for the enormous contribution we've made with our freedom: The creators of jazz invented an entirely new art form.
When my youngest daughter was in middle school, I discovered that Black History Month was a tricky proposition. Her sixth-grade teacher's announcement of the February events was met by a chorus of mostly-white classmates who collectively groaned, "Do we have to talk about slavery again?"
My daughter was confused more than dismayed. She didn't ask for Black History Month and she certainly didn't request an examination of chattel slavery in America. What do you say to a Black child, your child—any child—in that moment? You might say what I said, "Black History is not all about slavery." You might explain that it is a season to take note of people who fought through difficult circumstances to accomplish their dreams. In that sense, anyone can learn from Black History Month.
This is a time to celebrate Black Americans for what they've accomplished with the measure of freedom they have had. By that barometer, jazz musicians deserve to be celebrated for the enormous contribution we've made with our freedom: The creators of jazz invented an entirely new art form.
These Black Americans introduced a new way to think about music, liberating the European brass instruments of the time, the cornet and trombone, from their martial role as accompaniment to battle cries. They married them with decidedly African instruments, the drum — the banjo, finding a sliver of space in this country to express themselves with sounds, rhythms, and melodies never heard before.
The history of jazz is storied and fascinating, and Philadelphia can lay claim to being an important part of it. At Jazz Philadelphia, we continue to lift up this history in the development of our new website, which will be launched in April. The resource-rich site will include a Philadelphia jazz history timeline to tell the stories of music makers who put our city on the map.
Dizzy at the Downbeat
One of the first stories we'll share on the jazz history timeline is one told by Suzanne Cloud, an account of the iconic trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie. It's a story of how Dizzy, while on a return visit from New York to Philly, honed his craft at the long-gone Downbeat Club. It's a spot where he was able to grow into the co-architect of the seminal style of jazz known as bebop. It's important to note that while Dizzy breaking new ground as a musician by playing at the Downbeat, he was also breaking ground by performing in the city's first integrated nightclub.
We've brought together a group of jazz historians, journalists, and musicians to start assembling information on the key players, styles, and places that have made Philadelphia a center for creating, teaching, and enjoying jazz. Following the launch of the website, we will collect stories and suggestions from the community.
Celebrating our talent, amplifying your voice
The website will also celebrate our current music makers, including those we call Hometown Heroes. These artists deserve recognition for their contribution to our vibrant music scene, and we thank WRTI for this rich partnership.
At Jazz Philadelphia, we seek to amplify the voices of our community to foster conversation as we do at the Summit, where we hold space for conversations about race as well as sessions on the art and economics of jazz. We think of artists as whole people who not only have a passion for their work but who are also often concerned about issues of social justice and community wellness. They are thought leaders and they are advocates, and whether explicitly or implicitly, they have concerns—and fresh ideas—about the work and world in which they live.
Jazz is called "America's original art form" because it was created here. But importantly, it's also because it was born out of America's unique struggle to live up to its promise.
I think of the well-known inscription on the plaque that lies at the base of the Statue of Liberty. The line from Emma Lazarus' poem The New Colossus is lofty and inclusive: "Give me your tired, your poor / Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free." Breathe. Free.
Jazz artists have taken America at its word and have seized the opportunity to breathe free through a revolutionary art form. In this way, they breathe freedom into America. They lead with new sounds, marching toward the future that was promised.


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Fabian Nguyen (MSc in ITM 2020) saw the huge business potential in Germany for AI, BI and Blockchain
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|MSc in ITM (2020)
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|IT Trainee (KfW (German Development Bank))
Q1. Please use 3 words to describe your life in your residing city.
International, exciting, customisable.
Frankfurt (Germany) is a very international city with its international companies and institutions, hosting lots of people from Europe and around the world.
As Frankfurt has a strategic location and is close to other country's borders, forests, mountains and lakes, life in Frankfurt is very exciting and fun; and the lifestyle here can be customised to one's own wants.
Q2. What is the one thing you miss from your studies at CUHK Business School?
What I miss most about the study at CUHK Business School are the memorable group projects. Within the groups we were able to brainstorm and come up with so many different ideas and concepts that weren't restricted by any guidelines from the professors at all.
I am really looking forward to meeting my classmates again eventually and working together on some ideas – and maybe starting a business together.
Q3. What did you learn in CUHK Business School which has impacted your life?
Being born in Europe and moving to Hong Kong to study at the CUHK Business School was a great experience for me to get to know a different culture, environment and to make global friends. My time at CUHK Business School is very memorable and I believe that this study has enabled me to view the world in a broader context.
Q4. Which industry do you see strong business potential in your country?
I see huge business potential in Germany for the emerging technologies: Artificial Intelligence, Business Intelligence and Blockchain.
Germany has many global players as well as many hidden champions – of which many are focused on manufacturing. With the emergence of new technologies, many new business opportunities will open up. Together with the strong economic environment in Germany I strongly believe that Germany has huge business potential when it comes to emerging technologies.


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Welcome to the Assent!
England is ruled, not by the Queen or by Parliament and not by the Queen in Parliament, but by the law of the very good Constitution left to us by our forefathers.
The English constitution is very ancient. It has longevity of over 1000 years which shows it has strength, fought for by our ancestors and countless lives have been lost in defence of it.
We have Common Law rights and freedoms that cannot be lawfully removed in England; or the Commonwealth. In this group you can find out more about them, and learn how to stand under the famous invocation of Article 61 of the Magna Carta 1215 as invoked by hereditary peers in 2001.
This movement is designed to raise awareness and give you confidence standing up on your own two feet as a force for good in your own local area.
Your help is essential to help this movement grow and move forward in the direction that is necessary. Danielle, the founder works full time researching, producing quality content and many other things; there are not enough hours in the day!
You can find full case files, templates and become a registered supporter of our campaign at www.patreon.com/commonlawassent
The Constitution is the Solution, Use it or lose it!
Here is another rant:
Dick Yardley is a well-known and respected Constitutional researcher
He is one of a dying breed in Australia…a farmer, and the Author of "Australian Political & Religious TREASON, Treachery & Sabotage".
In this informative and well researched book he documents the many treasonous crimes committed by the political parties that led senior legal experts like Sir Harry Talbot Gibbs to conclude that "the current legal and political system in use in Australia and its States/Territories has no basis in law."
Starting on 28 June 1919 when Billy Hughes, a member of a political party, signed Australia on as a member of the League of Nations without permission from We the People voting in a Referendum Australia has been in a legal and political limbo. The L of N was a forerunner of the United Nations.
This was an unlawful act and a betrayal of the Australian nation which was designed to sever our status as a British Colony under the British Crown, Common Law, and our 1901 Constitutional Law.
Every law passed since then is technically unlawful. As a result, Australia faces a political crisis of unimaginable proportions. It will take a massive effort to right the system to create a political, legal and social system of justice and freedom again.
We can only achieve this if Australians are aware of our political history, the wrongs that the political parties have committed, and who has betrayed us. You will be able to trace the many betrayals committed by the political parties as you read this book.
Most importantly, you will learn what our rights are and how to protect them.
Knowledge is power and Dick Yardley's book will give you the power to create a better future for our nation.
Order Dick's book.
Here is another rant along the same lines:
Unconstitutional acts of the Australian Government
1908 – Two party preferred political parties introduced. Unconstitutional!
1919 – The Law and the Government does not have legal international validity. All Governor-General appointments have been issued incorrectly. The British Monarch became irrelevant to Australia. Australia became a republic.
1920 – Australia was an independent (and founding) member of the League of Nations.
1946 – Bretton Woods International banking agreement after WW2
1947 – Joined the IMF which now controls Australia's economy. This act along is the beginning of the demise of OUR Commonwealth Bank.
1960 – Political party-controlled parliament took control of the Governor General by putting the fake Great Seal of Australia on the Queen's GG appointment letter. Since then, all GG's have been under the control of the political party corporate government.
1966 – Political party-controlled parliament borrowed millions of US dollars from the international bankers. As part of the deal the politicians committed the People of the Commonwealth of Australia to: Change our currency from Pounds, Shillings and Pence to US-backed (FIAT) dollars with no head of power (the Queen). Unlawfully conscript our young men to go to war in Vietnam to fight against a people Australia had no quarrel with.
1973 – The Queen was created Queen of Australia. This Queen of Australia is not a living woman, owns no land, has no power. E.G Whitlam (Fabian), took control of the government as Prime Minister before vote counting was finished, set up a duumvirate (2 person) government, and proceeded to take the Queen out of our Constitution by amending the Royal Style and Titles Act (1953). Took out the Preamble that establishes the people as the supreme authority with the words "Whereas the people", and registered his constitutions to a private corporation registered in the USA (Washington DC – connected to the Vatican and the City of London). UNIDROIT Treaty. By the time Whitlam was finished he had completely destroyed our Westminster system of government and brought in a Communist (Socialist) government instead that now dictates every aspect of our lives. We can get no justice in their courts because they also removed 'Trial by Jury' from the constitution.
1975 – A fake Victoria Constitution Act bought in by political parties to gain more power.
1979 – Municipal institutions and local government, is in the Commonwealth Constitution as a department of a State Government. The Parliament of Victoria amended the Victorian Constitution to include section 74A, which inserts Local Government into the Victorian Constitution. Can the Parliament of Victoria amend the Commonwealth Constitution? NO! Only the people of the Commonwealth can do that by means of section 128 (referendum) of said constitution. Can the Parliament of Victoria create any Laws that are inconsistent with the Commonwealth Constitution? NO! Section 106 & 108 of the Commonwealth Constitution. Local Government cannot govern us, cannot make laws 9local laws) for us and cannot tax us (rates). Repugnant to our constitution and in 4 referendums, 'we the people,' said NO.
1986 – Bob Hawke (Fabian) enacted the Australia Act to separate Australia completely from the British Crown. Changing the Royal Arms is an act of war on the people of the Commonwealth of Australia. By deleting 'Crown' and inserting instead "State or Commonwealth". Mandatory Constitutional requirement that was omitted, formulating and enacting a concealed fraudulent Grant of Power upon the people of South Australia and the Commonwealth of Australia.
1986 – The Election Writs, Senate and House of representatives, spread this Criminal Activity throughout Australia. Criminal Offence of Fraud. Referendums omitted – operating your fraudulent Grant of Power. Allegedly, the Swearing of a Foreign Oath to Freemasonry – Conceal and Never Reveal. Both Houses of Parliament, section 44 Disqualification, subsection 1 of the Commonwealth Constitution. To be discovered by either a Jury trial or Grand Jury trial.
We are operating under two Commonwealths of Australia. Constitution government is 'Government of the Commonwealth' and the government now running the country is 'The Australian Government' which is a corporation registered in the Securities Commission in Washington DC. Our Kangaroo and Emu emblem is registered as a Trademark of the USA.
1986 – The 1986 act is invalid; it has no validity in domestic law or international. The real government is the people of Australia not some fake politician selling you a bill of goods.
1995 – Woods Royal Commission into Child Sex Abuse. Police document issued: 99 year suppression order revealing 28 prominent people are named on this list, including a Prime Minister (still living) and Justice Woods himself.
1997 – Multinational Agreement on Investment (MAI)
1997 – OUR Commonwealth Bank finally folds.
1997 – FSIA Financial Services Industry Agreement. Signed away its right to prevent foreign takeovers of Australian banks and insurance companies.
2004 – Changing the Royal Arms is an act of war on the people of the Commonwealth of Australia. The absence of a valid Governor General means there are no legitimate government offices in Australia.
2020 – 2021 Crimes against Humanity.
Yes, in Victoria the fake government is ruling buy the gun through his Black uniformed Militant militia force. In direct contravention of the Geneva Convention, The Nuremberg articles, international law on political and civil rights, and the declaration of human rights is according to international treaties and human rights. Who elected Chief Health Medical Officers? Not us! No directives issued from their mouths is legally binding. Quarantine emergency powers belong to Federal not State. Also, Section 92 of the federal constitution 1900 says (NO INTERNAL BORDERS).
Whenever the legislators endeavour to take away and destroy the rights of the people, or reduce them to slavery (Strawman = Birth Certificates = Usufruct) under arbitrary power, they put themselves into a state of war with the people, who are thereupon ABSOLVED from any further obedience and are left to the common refuge which God hath provided for all men against force and violence.
High treason has been committed.


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Hasaka, SANA- a citizen was injured when US occupation-backed QSD militia has opened fire on him in al-Zabba village in Qamishli countryside.
Local sources told SANA reporter that QSD militia gunmen encircled al-Zabba village in Qamishli countryside and opened random fire on the citizens while they were storming the houses in the village, causing the injury of a citizen, who was admitted to the hospital.
The sources pointed out that the militia kidnapped 15 civilians from the village and led them to its military positions in the area.
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At Good Things Foundation, we love to offer free, informative training to our Network Partners. This year, we wanted to find out more about what topics and areas of training and development were of most interest to you, so we sent out a training survey to help us plan our 2021/22 training calendar.
The response we had to the survey was astounding, with 562 people taking the time to complete it. It was clearly something that Network Partners thought was worth spending time on, as the average time spent completing the survey was just over 30 minutes! This shows us that you are just as dedicated to your training and development as we are.
From the training survey, the top 5 requested topics for training were:
- Marketing your Be Connected program
- Motivating new learners and keeping them engaged
- Digital mentoring
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We still have some work to do before we can finalise the full training calendar, but we're happy to announce the return of our marketing your program for learners webinar in July. We hope to share more details on this webinar in the coming weeks.
As part of the survey, we also asked Network Partners if they would be interested in being part of a small focus group of testers for our upcoming training and resources. Again, we saw a lot of people express their interest in this, which is amazing! Those of you that shared your details will be seeing an email in your inbox soon inviting your thoughts and ideas on some new resources we have in development.
To everyone that took part in the survey, we'd just like to say a big thank you. If you didn't get a chance to complete the survey and would like to share your thoughts on any of our training or resources, you can always contact us by email at firstname.lastname@example.com or by calling us on (02) 9051 9292.


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Don't be surprised if you see more consumer goods available on Groupon in the near future at more than 50% off. Today General Mills became the first major consumer product company to test the daily-deal site where they offered 4,500 packages and the deal sold out quickly (it was only available in San Francisco and Minneapolis).
General Mills offered 12 General Mills products for $20.00, a discount of more than 50% off the regular retail price. In addition, the deal included a $15.00 coupon book for General Mills products. The entire package was to be delivered to buyers' homes and included the following items:
• 12.8 ounce Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal
• 13 ounce Reese's Puffs cereal
• 12 ounce Kix cereal
• 12.8 ounce Cascadian Farms Organic cereal
• 5.8 ounce Fiber One 90-Calorie Chewy Bars
• 5.8 ounce Hamburger Helper
• 11 ounce Green Giant Corn Niblets
• 9.5 ounce Old El Paso Tortilla Stuffers
• 5 ounce Fruit Roll-Ups
• 10.5 ounce Chex Mix Muddy Buddies snack mix
• 17.5 ounce Betty Crocker Sugar Cookie mix
• 13.7 ounce Wanchai Ferry Orange Chicken dinner kit
So is it a good deal? For those that do not coupon, it certainly is. Not only do you get the food at 50% off, it is delivered directly to your door so there is nothing that you really have to do. For those that coupon, however, it probably isn't that great of a deal. Even those that don't extreme coupon, getting food for 50% is fairly easy and you get to buy exactly what you want. There is undoubtedly food in this package that are not regular items on the purchaser's regular grocery list which wouldn't be purchased on a normal shopping trip. That being said, I would expect to see many more deals like this on Groupon in the future.Rebate Fanatic. Saving you money every time you shop online! Sign Up and Start Saving Today


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Testing new CGT 30-day reporting system
12th January - HMRC are recruiting agents and their clients to test the new CGT 30-day reporting and payment system which is to be implemented from April 2020
HMRC is developing a new system for reporting and paying capital gains tax (CGT) on UK residential property. The requirement to report and pay tax on such gains within 30 days of completion comes into force on 6 April 2020.
HMRC is now recruiting agents and their clients to test the system in advance of the start date. The testing will include setting up the client's CGT account and authorising the agent in the live system, but not the reporting of transactions. Separate agent authority will be required to act for a client for this service; authority for income tax self assessment will not be sufficient.
Details of how to participate, including the HMRC email address to contact, are included in the attachment accompanying the news item. Clients who volunteer should be anticipating making a sale of UK residential property on which CGT will be due after 5 April 2020. Testing started on 6 January 2020, but agents can ask to defer their involvement until after the self assessment deadline.
The new rules were explained in an article by Rebecca Benneyworth in the August 2019 edition of TAXline and further detailed guidance will be published in due course. The new requirements do not apply to transactions on which no tax is due (eg, where the gain is fully covered by private residence relief).
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Brussels – September 27, 2016
Almost one year after the historic agreement at the Paris climate change conference in December 2015 – where 195 countries adopted the first ever universal, legally binding global climate deal –, the 2016 edition of the European Transport Forum focused its attention on reduction of CO2 emissions from transport in Europe.
The high-level forum gathered top policy-makers and stakeholders to discuss the recently published European Strategy for Low-Emission Mobility, the challenges related to the implementation of the Paris agreement and the importance of prioritising the main drivers of emissions reductions. After the introductory keynote speeches of the European Commissioner for Climate Action and Energy Mr Miguel Arias Cañete and the Director of WWF Europe Ms Pons-Deladrière, European Commissioner for Mobility and Transport Ms Bulc addressed the audience with some very relevant points: the Commission is reviewing the Renewable Energy Directive and Member States will deliver soon their national plans for infrastructures. Moreover, the Commission is working on the revised framework for road charging systems – which will be presented in spring 2017 – as well as on a masterplan for the deployment of cooperative and connected automated vehicles.
In her speech, Commissioner Bulc stressed the importance of internalising the external costs in order to ensure equal opportunity conditions for all transport modes and stated that the Commission has ensured additional funding for Transport with the revision of the Multi-Annual Financial Framework.


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My Cafe: Recipes & Stories
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Create your own story with My Cafe. The game features custom dialogue that changes with every choice you make. Pick between different lines of dialogue with customers and see where your story takes you!
Welcome to the cafe of your dreams.
Game features:
• Meet likeable coffee shop regulars and learn their stories
• Choose your own path and experience a unique cafe story
• Investigate the town's mysteries. Get to know customers and influence the plot with your responses
• Manage your own dream coffee shop, restaurant or diner
• Design your own restaurant with over 200 decorative items
• Be a great chef and discover special recipes, including special food like the Sweet Tales Latte, the Mojito Cupcake, and more
• Develop your own business strategy – take big risks or go for slow, but steady. Becoming the most popular shop is in your hands
• Manage staff; hire and train your team, and work together to make a profit
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It's been a long road back for A.J. Gustaveson. The incoming Live Oak High senior played one snap last year before it was discovered he had suffered a torn ACL, MCL and LCL in his right knee. Although the ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) is a common injury among athletes, tearing the MCL (medial collateral ligament) and LCL (lateral collateral ligament) are not. Gustaveson had basically blown out his entire knee, a significant injury to a player who had a breakout sophomore season.
"I was definitely at an all-time low when it happened," he said. "But all my friends and family have been there to support me. It was really hard at first, but I'm getting a lot better."
An impact running back and cornerback, Gustaveson was second on the team in rushing two years ago behind standout Cole Davis. The 5-foot-9, 170-pound Gustaveson played 10 games that season before an injury knocked him out for the playoffs.
He got in one snap in the 2018 season, meaning he will have gone almost two years between snaps by the time he takes the field this year. Gustaveson hopes to get cleared to play by the third or fourth game of the season. Whenever the senior takes the field, it'll be a monumental achievement. Whether or not he eventually returns to his 2017 form is not as important as the fact that he would have came back from a significant injury that could've ended his career.
"My No. 1 goal this summer was to get my knee back to normal shape," he said. "It's about 75 or 80 percent right now. I'm getting a lot of strength back, and now it's getting the right knee similar to the size of the left knee. After I got surgery (on Nov. 2), all the muscles in my knee had atrophied, so I have to build it back up. I've made progress, but I'm still not there yet."
Despite graduating no less than a half-dozen senior starters off last year's team, the Acorns have a promising group of players, Gustaveson said. Even though rehab was difficult in the early going, Gustaveson said his knee has responded to the point he's able to do a lot of cardio and strength-training exercises like squats and leg presses. Gustaveson has tremendous vision, allowing him to spot the hole and run for the optimal yardage available on a given play.
Agile and quick, Gustaveson plays physical and tough on defense. Gustaveson started playing football when he was 5 years old, first for the San Jose Almaden Mustangs and then the Morgan Hill Raiders, both of the Pop Warner League. Two years ago, Gustaveson and his older brother, Blake, at times times were the two Live Oak High cornerbacks on the field. That season made for a memorable experience, and A.J. is hopeful the 2019 season will feature plenty of new memories he'll be able to take with him long after his playing career is over.


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