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If you're a parent or have been around kids in the last 20 years, chances are you've seen Todd Parr's work. The author and illustrator, who lives in Berkeley, has published over 50 books with several New York Times bestsellers like The I Love You Book, The Thankful Book, It's Okay to be Different and The Family Book. Happy, colorful, and inspirational, Parr's books embody the type of optimism that we need right now during the coronavirus crisis.
Parr, who has been hosting virtual book readings filmed in his Berkeley studio since the shelter-in-place mandate took effect, has always found solace in story time. As a child, he struggled with a learning disability but he found comfort and understanding while reading with his grandmother.
"When I was in elementary school, there was no diagnosis of ADD or dyslexia or a recognition that you learned differently," says Parr, 57, who grew up in a small town in Wyoming. "My grandma saw what art and pictures gave me. During story time, she started connecting me to the book by talking about the pictures on each page. Even though I couldn't read, the art was the escape."
After he left Wyoming, Parr worked as a flight attendant for 15 years before he settled in San Francisco to pursue his art full-time. He says traveling and seeing different cultures across the globe influenced his embracing of diversity that he champions in his books.
"I try to empower kids to feel good about who they are and learn about differences in a silly and fun way. I try to communicate that everyone should feel important no matter who you are, what color you are, and what your families are like," says Parr. "A book like It's Okay to be Different would have helped me growing up." Traveling remains an important part of the author's career, though that's been put on hold because of Covid-19. In early February, before the social distancing precautions were put in place, Parr traveled to speak at a school in Singapore. During the two weeks he was there teaching kids, the routine shifted from a virtually normal trip to twice-a-day temperature checks at the school and the hotel where he was staying. In March, after he returned to Berkeley, all of his other travel plans for April and beyond were cancelled.
Fortunately, as someone who can work from home, Parr has stayed busy keeping kids and families entertained with positive activities that can help them work through the uncertainty of the times. He's been working on new books, posting story times and recipes on Instagram, hosting digital readings for schools and libraries, and sending personal messages to students around the globe.
"I want to help people during this time. This is all so new and scary for everybody and you give what you can offer," says Parr. "I am my books. There is no difference between what I write about and who I am."
Parr says that kids and families can find comfort in drawing while they have to stay at home. He explains that parents can help kids work through their emotions and the changes to their routine by encouraging them to draw and talk about their artwork afterwards. For some creative guidance, parents can download free activity guides from Parr's website, which include coloring, games, and instructions on how kids can make their own books.
"Parents can say, 'draw how you're feeling,' or 'draw a picture of your face,' or 'draw things you are worried about.' It's about getting kids to open up about how they're feeling, not just pacifying them," says Parr.
Reading is another way to soothe your family and pass the time, says Parr. He emphasizes the need for engagement during story time. "It's not just reading a book, but talking about each page of the book," says Parr. He suggests asking interactive questions like, "What do you like on this page? What's your favorite color on this page? How many spots do you see on this dog? Have you ever seen a polka dotted dog?"
Another tip that Parr offers for story time is combining reading with other fun things like cooking. Parr has posted story times on Instagram where he cooks comfort food like macaroni and cheese and tomato soup and grilled cheese while he reads one of his books.
For book selections, Parr recommends his favorite works that he read while he was growing up like Dr. Seuss's Go Dog Go and Green Eggs and Ham. Some of his own books that have fun and comforting themes for kids include The Don't Worry Book, TheI'm Not Scared Book, and The Underwear Book. The most important thing about reading with your children during this time, says Parr, is engaging with them to create a special moment.
"If you relate the stories to your kids and make it fun, you're communicating. It's a way of saying, 'I love you,'" says Parr. "That's the thing I remember the most about story times with my grandma. We didn't just read. We had a moment, an experience in the world of a book."


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AVON, May 1 – Madison Blades and Shelby Smith had three hits each while pitcher Anna Mihalek allowed just four hits to lead the Farmington High softball team to a 11-0 win over Avon at Fisher Meadows Tuesday.
Blades was 3-for-5 with a double and one RBI while Smith was 3-for-4 with a double. Caroyn Piera was 2-for-3 with a double and two RBI for Farmington (8-3). The Indians led 3-0 after five innings but exploded for eight runs in the seventh inning.
On the mound, Mihalek limited the Avon attack, just surrendering singles to Jackie Pengel, Amanda Hasler, Kaitlyn Hards and Nicole Detora. Mihalek struck out 10 Avon hitters.
Pengel (6-1) got the start for the Falcons on the mound and allowed nine hits while striking out 11.
Avon returns to action on Thursday when they travel to Platt High in Meriden for a 3:45 p.m. contest. The Falcons also play at Wethersfield on Friday at 4 p.m.
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Anna Mihalek and unknown; Jackie Pengel, Michaelina Centofanti (7) and Amanda Hasler; WP: Mihalek; LP: Pengel (6-1); 2B: Carolyn Piera (F), Madison Blades (F), Shelby Smith (F); 3B: Johanna Wolkoff (F)

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A Whole Lotta Nuthin Going On 'Round Here
I played in a tournament and a cash game last night. In the tournament, I lasted for more than 3.5 hours and didn't win a single pot. Not one. My three best starting hands were JJ, KQo, and A6o. I never had suited connectors or any other pocket pairs. I am quite sure that I've never before busted out of a tournament before without winning at least one hand somewhere along the way.
Below is a summary of the 100 starting hands I recorded in the cash game. The fact that it turns out to be an even hundred surprised me, I started keeping track about half an hour into my session, and had played no hands voluntarily to that point. The more than four-hour stretch (in two venues) prior during which I had essentially nothing playable was what prompted me to start taking notes.
2 Premium hands:
I won with Big Slick and lost with the Jacks.
4 Non-Premium Pocket Pairs:
I played all these hands and won with the 99. No sets.
3 Medium Aces:
I played both AJ hands in position and won once.
2 Suited connectors:
I played both of these hands and won with the 98.
14 Weak Aces:
I played 5 of these hands, suited and in position, and won with A9 and A2.
5 Two-Broadway:
I played KQ twice in position and won once.
70 Junk:
K9 K7 K6x3 K5 K4 K3K2x2
Q9x2 Q7x2 Q6x2 Q3x3 Q2
J9x2 J8 J7x2 J6x4 J5 J4x2 J3
T9 T7 T6x4 T5x3 T2x3
98 96 95x2 94 93x3 92 86 84 83
76 75 74 73x2 72x2
43 42x2
I played 5 of these hands either out of the blinds or on the button, and won with K3s, Q6s, K7s and J9s.
We were eight-handed for about an hour, and fluctuated between seven and six the rest of the time. Over the course of 3 hours or so, I voluntarily played approximately 20% of my hands. Of the hands I played, I won just over half. Unfortunately, the pots I lost were bigger than the ones I won. The biggest pot I lost was with the pocket 7s; I'm quite sure I was ahead on the flop, but the board got ugly and my opponent persuaded me he had chased and made a straight on the river. I folded to a bet that would have put me all-in to call. (Had I not lost that pot, I would have made a modest profit in the game.)
For me, the impression of the evening was of having very little to work with, and winning very little with the few strong hands I did have. If I hadn't played any of the weak suited Aces, the suited connectors, or the junk hands, the outcome would have been virtually identical. I made two good calls when my opponents were trying to buy pots, and I semi-bluffed successfully once and bluffed outright once for a win. I guesstimate I was moved off a better (but not made) hand a couple of times myself.
Overall, it was far more frustrating than interesting; I had few difficult decisions to make, and rarely any occasion to do anything flarey myself that would put another player to the test.
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New Charges in Full Tilt Poker Case
APCW Perspectives Weekly: There are new charges in the Full Tilt Poker case, as Howard Lederer and Ray Bitar get in deeper and deeper. Also, the first online poker affiliate has been licensed in Nevada.
APCW Perspectives Weekly: There are new charges in the Full Tilt Poker case, as Howard Lederer and Ray Bitar get in deeper and deeper. Also, the first online poker affiliate has been licensed in Nevada.
Online Gambling News: Last week we looked at the Republican party's agenda for online gambling, and this week we look at the Democrats. Also, industry news from Intertops, Zynga, and our old friend State Senator Ray Lesniak of New Jersey.
APCW Perspectives Weekly Online Gambling News: The US Presidential elections are just around the corner, but which candidate is the best choice for our industry? Also, real money online poker is set for launch in Nevada!
This week a Federal Judge in New York has ruled the poker is a game of skill and not chance… but what will this mean for our industry? Also, the next big thing in online gambling: Mobile meets live dealer!
Much has been made of Full Tilt Poker and the money they owe their players… but what about the payments to their affiliates? Also, industry news from Ongame, Zynga, and California.
This week, Facebook launched a real money bingo game, with slot games close behind. What could this mean for affiliates? Also, New jersey gets sued over sports betting, and Maryland abandons thoughts of online gambling.
J Todd is back in the saddle with online gambling news from Zynga and tribal gaming. Plus, new audits and returning members!
Rumor has it that J Todd is recovering from a heart attack. Could the online gambling news be that exciting? Maybe it was one too many bacon sandwiches. We also have stories from the horse racing industry, rumors about poker legislation, and another sentence in a Black Friday case.
This week we look at two additional companies taking the next step to get licensed for internet gambling in the state of Nevada. Plus, Ray Bitar is out on bail, and William Hill wants social gaming regulated.
This week's top online gambling news includes the surrender of Full Tilt poker founder Ray Bitar to authorities in New York. Also, headlines from 888.com and Zynga.
Online Gambling has been legalized in the state of Delaware, nearly six years after the passage of the UIGEA. Not only that, but Nevada has started to issues online poker licenses to gaming companies in the state! What a week!
This week we discuss more American companies preparing for the coming online gambling industry, including news on social gaming leader Zynga. Plus, should gambling advertisements be held to a higher standard than other ads?
Industry headlines this week include issues at Ladbrokes, plus an update on several US states where online gambling has been on the agenda. We also have information on new APCW audits, and a look around the iGaming Super Show in Dublin.
The Purple Lounge Casino & Poker Room is filing for liquidation, but not before canceling their Malta gaming License. In doing so, they effectively removed all player protection in what looks like an obvious manipulation of the system and a quick cash grab. Also, William Hill making interesting moves.
It's time for the Spanish online gambling market to open up, so it's also time for all the would-be license candidates to pay up. Plus, Bwin pays out $50 million… but none of it is earmarked for the affiliates they shafted.


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Historical needs which still remain at the heart of the group's strategy today. A strategy which is confronted by a strong appropriation of the sales team thus resulting in a turnover in constant evolution from the beginning.
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Since 2019, King Jouet has decided to set up in city centers with new concept store. We are supporting them in this direction. We also work with stores based in Switzerland for which phygital devices have been deployed.
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It's Election Day! Voters are reporting long lines of citizens committed to taking part in the democratic process despite the rain. Make sure to go to the polling place assigned to your CURRENT District address. Not sure where to vote? You can check it out online at the DC Board of Elections website. Polls are open 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Polls will begin reporting at 8:30 p.m.
You can begin to enjoy the fruits of your political participation well before that, however, will Hill bars, restaurants and cafes getting in the spirit and offering specials to voters and to those watching the returns. Don't forget to snag an 'I voted' sticker, which many establishments are this year honoring for discounts and rewards.
This list is updating! Send additional specials and offers to email@example.com
Ambar Capitol Hill (523 Eighth St. SE) Is offering specials Tuesday from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., with everything on the happy hour menu going for $5.
At Barrel (613 Pennsylvania Ave. SE) you can trade your 'I voted' sticker for a $1 Old Fashioned until 8:30.
Buffalo and Burgen at Union Market (1309 Fifth St. NE) will offer 50 percent off breakfast orders until 4 p.m. with an 'I voted' sticker.
All day long, Ana at District Winery (384 Water St. SE) will give you 20 percent off your total bill if you show your 'I voted' sticker.
On H Street, Duffy's Irish Pub (1016 H St. NE) will give a free pint of Guinness Blonde to anyone sporting an 'I Voted' sticker. There will be all-night drink specials and election-themed trivia starting at 8 p.m.
The Pretzel Bakery (257 15 St. SE) will give those who have voted –with or without sticker—a $1 coffee.
Union Pub (201 Massachusetts Ave. NE) chose their special with an online vote: from 5 p.m. until closing, rail drinks go for $3, and special red and blue drinks.


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Saturday, November 24, 2012
Daily Thoughts 11/24/2012
Daily Thoughts 11/24/2012
I watched a bit of The Passions: Philosophy and the Intelligence of Emotions today. Each video segment is about half an hour long. There are 24 segments. The segments cover a single aspect about emotion: grief, fear, love, etc.
I also read some more of On Politics V.2. Right now, I am reading about the political background of the American revolution. The writings draw heavily on the Roman writers Cicero and Seneca. They also are influenced by John Locke and Algernon Sidney. I like that it mentions in the book that Jefferson sold his library to congress to found the Library of Congress.
I relaxed a bit and watched some cartoons. Today has been a pleasant day.
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BlackRock Capital Investment Corporation (NASDAQ: BKCC) announced financial results for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2017 after the bell on Wednesday. Shares of the company increased 2.9% in premarket trading on Thursday.
According to the company, GAAP net investment income for the fourth quarter was $14.5 million, or $0.20 per share, for the fourth quarter, compared with $12.1 million, or $0.17 per share for the third quarter. The result beat analysts' estimates by $0.02 per share. In addition, the distribution was $0.18 per share.
Net asset value per share decreased from $7.99 to $7.83 for the fourth quarter. According to the company, the drop in the net asset value was primarily due to net markdown in legacy portfolio investments.
"Our NII covered the distribution for the fourth quarter by 110% as total investment income increased $1.6 million compared to the third quarter driven by increased fee income in the quarter. Additionally, the reduction in NAV that we experienced was mainly due to a net markdown in certain legacy portfolio investments," Michael J. Zugay, the CEO of BlackRock Capital Investment Corporation, said in the statement on Wednesday.
"After the repayment in full of our remaining 5.50% convertible notes in February 2018, we have no debt maturing until 2022. Additionally, $365 million of available liquidity provides us with significant operating flexibility and deployment capacity," he continued.


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Saturday, July 27th, 2013
I didn't get out of the tent until 9am. Nice to have a good sleep-in knowing I wouldn't be on the road today. Had a great breakfast of eggs and fresh arepa (a kind of corn & cheese pancake) then went into town for some shopping and errands. People were all over me in this town... I sat on the plaza for a few minutes and 3 different people came up to me asking what I was doing. One of them was a Colombian who is traveling by bike and working as he goes, so far he has been on the road for 13 months but has yet to leave Colombia. He plans to make it down to Patagonia while traveling with his dog and 50 kilos of gear (he does aerosol paintings so he carries lots of cans).
In the afternoon Phil and I went for a couple of burritos in town before going to the archaeological park to check out the ancient sculptures and tombs. Mauricio, the owner of the Mexican food place, told us about what it was like when the FARC controlled this area while he made our food. Apparently they would come into town to buy supplies but generally left everybody alone. He said the only foreigners to be kidnapped were people that went deep into the jungle where the FARC had (and still have to some extent) their strongholds The archaeological park was an interesting site but I found the conversation with some Americans and a Spanish woman who are in Colombia doing a field study of peasant agriculture to be more stimulating. I'm just not much of a tourist... at any rate I will be doing my best on the tourism front by posting an annoying amount of photos of the statues as soon as I can get an Internet connection fast enough to upload. The connection at the campground can't handle photo uploads.


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Applications forms for P1 and Nursery places for September 2018 are now available from the EA website or a hard copy is available from the Junior School office. If anyone would like to meet with a member of staff for a tour of the school or to discuss enrolling at St Mary's please contact the school. The closing time for submitting the application is no later than 12 noon on Wednesday 10 January 2018.
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Twenty-nine-year-old Russian pole vaulter Lyudmila Eremina has been banned for two years as she tested positive for the banned substance clomiphene. She was suspended as of Oct. 5, 2020, however, it is backdated to Nov. 20, 2019.
In a statement, the Russian Athletics Federation (RusAF) indicated that Eremina was banned by the Russian Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA).
Clomiphene is a fertility drug, which is listed as a prohibited drug according to the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). It is listed under the category of hormone and metabolic modulators.
She is also a long jumber with a personal best of 5.96m outdoors and 5.99m indoors. Her best vaults are 4.45m outdoors and 4.56 indoors, however, it has been at least four years since she has performed at that level.


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Investing in systems change to eliminate barriers for people today and create opportunity for the future requires multi-year investment, trust in our grantee partners, and taking risks to ensure movements keep forward momentum. Below are some of Chambers Initiative's recent funding recipients.
Advance Native Political Leadership
Alliance for Youth Action* and Alliance for Youth Organizing
American Independent Foundation
Americans for Tax Fairness & Americans for Tax Fairness Action Fund
Ascend at the Aspen Institute*
Arizona Center for Empowerment & Living United for Change in Arizona
BISC Foundation & Ballot Initiative Strategy Center
Center for Secure and Modern Elections* & CSME Action*
Center for Tech and Civic Life*
Democracy Journal: A Journal of Ideas*
Faith in Action* & Faith in Action Fund*
Faith in Public Life* & Faith in Public Life Action Fund*
Florida Rising Together* & Florida Rising*
GALvanize USA* & GALvanize Action*
Indivisible Civics & Indivisible Project*
Imagine North Carolina First* and Make North Carolina First*
Issue One and Issue One Action
Kansans for Constitutional Freedom*
Michigan Civic Education Fund* & Michigan Civic Action Fund*
Mi Familia Vota Ed Fund* & Mi Familia Vota*
MomsRising Together* & MomsRising Education Fund*
National Women's Law Center* & National Women's Law Center Action Fund*
New Georgia Project* & New Georgia Project Action Fund*
Ohio Organizing Collaborative* and Ohio Organizing Campaign*
Ohio Progressive Collaborative
PA Alliance Foundation & PA Alliance Action*
Paid Leave For All* & Paid Leave for All Action*
Political Research Associates*
RuralOrganizing.org* & RuralOrganizing.org Ed Fund*
She the People STORIED* and She the People
State Leadership Project & Strategic Victory Fund*
States United Democracy Center & States United Action
Take Back the Court Foundation* & Take Back the Court Action Fund*
Texas Organizing Project Education Fund*
VoteAmerica Inc.* & VoteAmerica Action Fund
Wisconsin Farmers Union Foundation*
Women's Foundation of Montana*
Women's Foundation of Oklahoma*
*Multiple years of support
The Bell Policy Center* & The Bell Action Network*
The Center for African American Health*
CO Minds Over Mass Shootings
Cobalt Foundation* & Cobalt Abortion Fund*
Colorado Black Women Endowment Fund* & Colorado Black Women for Political Action*
Colorado Center on Law and Policy*
Colorado Civic Engagement Roundtable*
Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition* & CIRC Action Fund*
The Fund for a Healthier Colorado
Interfaith Alliance of Colorado*
New Era Colorado* & New Era Colorado Foundation*
Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains* & PPRM Action Fund*
ProgressNow Colorado* & ProgressNow Colorado Education
The Women's Foundation of Colorado*
Together Colorado* & Faith in Colorado*
*Multiple years of support
Run for Something Civics & Run for Something*
Supermajority Education Fund* & Supermajority*
Transformative Leadership for Change*
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"Turning Point — 40 Years of Chinese Contemporary Art" is a new exhibition featuring around 100 of China's most influential artists after 1978.
Following a chronological approach, the works on show are divided into four chapters: "1978-1984," "1985-1989," "1990-1999" and "After 2000." They include oil paintings, traditional Chinese paintings, sculptures, videos and installations.
The year 1978 was a turning point in the history of China and the nation's contemporary art form. As China began widespread economic reforms, art groups and exhibitions evolved throughout the country with the changes. Artists produced quite a few creative works. Schools of art appeared one after another.
During the early 1990s, the development of Chinese contemporary art was rapid in an utterly new social and cultural context.
At the Venice Biennale in 1993 and the São Paulo Art Biennial in 1994, Chinese contemporary art was gradually merged into the context of globalization.
Among others, some realistic art works had a place in the international arena, and also triggered fierce discussions about regional experience in the context of globalization and the issues around the "international identities" of Chinese artists.
In the 21st century, China's modernization has further enriched the nation's contemporary art, which has been increasingly synchronized with the world in terms of concepts and techniques. The artists have increasingly affirmed their identities, and they create art works reflecting surrounding objects, starting from current social relations and self-viewing.
This exhibition not only shows the artistic practices and explorations of the artists, but also the vigor and vitality of Chinese art over the past 40 years.
Lu Peng, the famous Chinese art historian and art critic, said "This exhibition proves that the 40-year art history is not only a turning point in the history. It's a new start, we should appreciate the past achievements and in the meantime clarify the real mission for a brighter future. "
Exhibition details
Date: Through October 7 (closed on Mondays), Tuesday-Thursday, 10am-6pm; Friday-Saturday, 10am-9pm
Tickets: 100 yuan (Joint Ticket)
Venue: Long Museum West Bund
Address: 3398 Longteng Ave


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There was a time not that long ago in which managing three to four social networks would not have been a problem. Today this can be quite a feat - the competition out there is bigger than ever before and your brand's messages are not getting the same attention they previously received.
Developing the right habits is the best way to get your brand to stand out of the crowd as well as get your customers to pay attention in the B2C and B2B space. Here are seven habits which highly effective social media managers have incorporated:
Not setting specific goals is one of the biggest mistakes you can make with social media. If you do not have goals, you have no heading and are just wasting your time.
Although this may seem like a no brainer, it is astounding how many of us are not really aware of what our specific goals with social media are. There are many individuals who are unable to identify the business impact which every one of their daily responsibilities has.
In the words of the great Earl Nightingale: "The reason why people with goals succeed is because they are aware of where they are going."
Follow these three tips to set goals which are clear and actionable:
It is stated by popular belief that the easiest tasks such as answering questions, commenting on an image, sharing new content, etc. should be done first. That being said, people who are successful believe it's the opposite.
There have been several studies which have proven that in the morning your willpower is at its peak, in other words at the beginning of your work day. This indicates this is the ideal time to do the things which you may not want to do. Then, once your will power is not as strong, you can place your focus on tasks which are simpler.
Productivity is increased with this type of schedule, this indicates that you will also be saving time.
Skilling up is important and can benefit the business as much as the individual. Good social media managers are trained in the skills that help them provide great online customer support. This helps them enjoy the work they do and turns their job into a career. Businesses ideally should provide training to staff in this regard.
Additionally, it's never any hard to ensure other members of staff are savvy too in the social media area. Companies such as ApprenticeshipsManchester.com provide social media training that fits this bill and can greatly benefit staff and the business as a whole.
This may once again seem obvious, however the key to effectiveness is staying organized. This is exactly why there are countless "productivity" tools online which focus on organizing social medial tasks as well as workflow.
When your activities are organized, you are able to stay focused on the things that really matter. This encourages accountability. It is important to make sure that not only you, but also your team are using tools such as Slack or Trello to share ideas, communicate and organize the task load.
It is odd how social media managers tend to forget about being social.
You miss out on many great growth opportunities when you are not listening to what people online are saying. If you are always aware to what your audience is saying, you find out more about their opinion on your brand, the content they are interested in reading as well as the language which is used to describe their issues.
You can use tools such as Google Alerts or Mention.net to help you develop this habit. Every time your brand is mentioned by someone or important keywords are used on social media, these tools will send you an email notification.
On top of this, designate a certain time of each day to interact with your audience and answer any questions they may have.
The key to success is based off of strong relationships. It's not only true in business, but in everything that is done. This is why it's important to always be engaging your audience as well as building new relationships with those who influence the industry.
Serving others is the best way to build relationships that will last. Begin by giving more than you receive. This can be done by sharing other's content, offering them ideas as well as commenting on what they post. When this approach is taken, the community that you are creating will be more loyal and long term.
A great social media manager will know his or her audience so well that they will know the articles that will get the best response. This is why habits four and five are so important. The more you know your audience, the more you are able to provide the best content.
Once you are aware of the content you audience loves, create a list of go-to resources where you can very quickly access fresh content and then share it. Being as one of the most time consuming processes on social media is content curation, this list will really save you lots of time.
Charlotte Lewis has worked for a variety of different businesses over the years and has taken a big interest in social media in the last 3 years. She is a content marketer and social media consultant.
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"The Young and the Restless" spoilers for Thursday, April 16, hint that several Genoa City residents will be drawn to former flames. Stitch (Sean Carrigan) will break up the brawl between Billy (Burgess Jenkins) and Gabriel/Adam (Justin Hartley). Billy will kick the urn that supposedly contains Kelly's (Cady McClain) ashes. Stitch will be furious, but Victoria (Amelia Heinle) will defend Billy by saying he didn't know. Billy will try to apologize, but Stitch won't be interested in hearing it. Abby (Melissa Ordway) will wonder what they're fighting about and Billy will indicate that he compared Gabriel to Adam. Gabe will imply that Billy's spending a lot of time with Victoria and she doesn't seem to mind. Abby will talk to Billy in private and say that Gabriel might be right about his feelings for Victoria. Abby will offer to help if Billy wants Victoria back. Billy will think Abby is bringing all this up because she wants Stitch, but Abby will claim they're just friends.
At the penthouse, Gabriel will tell Chelsea (Melissa Claire Egan) about his fight with Billy. Gabe will say that Billy was defending the honor of his ex-wife. Chelsea will be annoyed that Gabriel is always trying to stir up trouble. Gabe will say he may be a jerk, but there's nowhere he'd rather be than with Chelsea. Gabriel will confess that he threw the first punch, but Billy will be fine since Victoria is there to hold his hand. Chelsea will head to the athletic club and spot Billy kissing Victoria. She'll leave without being seen. Billy will pull away from Victoria and say that it won't happen again. It wouldn't be fair to Chelsea.
Chelsea will return to Gabriel and tell him to kiss her. Gabe will be confused, but he'll happily indulge. One thing will lead to another and the pair will passionately make love. It sounds like Adam is getting what he wants, but will it all fall apart when Chelsea gets updates on his scheme? The rumors say Gabriel's real identity will be revealed thanks to Jack's (Peter Bergman) doppelganger storyline. Stick with Y&R to see how the truth gets out.
Other "Young and the Restless" spoilers tease that Joe (Scott Elrod) will be upset about not being able to feel his legs. Dylan (Steve Burton) will show up at the hospital and ask Avery (Jessica Collins) to be Sharon's (Sharon Case) attorney. Avery will say it's not a good time and Dylan will think it's because of Joe. Avery will hear the equipment beeping in Joe's room and return to find him on the floor. The doctor will instruct Joe to stay in bed and Avery will agree that he needs to give his body time to heal. Later, Avery will try to distract Joe from his troubles with a game of hangman.
Lauren (Tracey E. Bergman) will suggest that Michael (Christian LeBlanc) should go on a trip with her. They need to get away for a while. Michael will shoot down the idea and Lauren will confide to Cane (Daniel Goddard) that Michael is pushing her away. Later, Sharon will be in need of a lawyer at her arraignment. Michael will show up to defend her. The prosecution will request that bail be denied, but Michael will convince the judge to give Sharon house arrest.
Michael will plan to move in as Sharon's guardian. When Michael calls Lauren to give her the news, she'll tell Cane that Michael found a way out of their vacation as well as their home. Abby will gripe about Sharon being free and Stitch will bring up that Dylan thinks Sharon is innocent. Since there could still be danger, Abby will say that it looks like they're stuck with each other for a while. Word has it Stitch and Abby will end up in bed together soon so Y&R viewers will want to stay tuned.
So Y&R fans, what do you think about these "Young and the Restless" spoilers? Voice your opinion in the comments below and don't forget to check CDL tomorrow for the latest "Young and the Restless" spoilers, rumors, updates and news.


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Do Pharmacy Technicians get regulated in Delaware?
No, Pharmacy Technicians are not regulated in Delaware.
Is certification required for one to practice as Pharmacy Technician in Delaware?
No, however a certified Pharmacy Technician is given more substantial duties.
What are the approved certification exams required by the State Board of Pharmacy in Delaware?
The approved certification exams include PTCB (PTCE) and/or ICPT (ExCPT).
Is Pharmacy Technician licensure required in Delaware?
No, Licensure for Pharmacy Technician is not required by the State Board of Pharmacy in Delaware.
What should I do to become a License Pharmacy Technician in Delaware?
Is training required for Pharmacy Technicians in Delaware?
Yes, training is required under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist in Delaware
Are Pharmacy Technicians required to have a Continuing Education or CE?
No, Pharmacy Technicians are not required to have continuing education in Delaware.
Other Delaware Pharmacy Technician requirements you need to know:
The Delaware State Board of Pharmacy Information
Address: Cannon Building, Suite 203, 861 Silver Lake Blvd. Dover, DE 19904
Phone No: 302-744-4500
Fax: 302-739-2711
Website: http://www.dpr.delaware.gov/boards/pharmacy/index.shtml
Are There Any Professional Associations?
The Delaware Pharmacists Society - http://www.dpsrx.org.
Professional Association:
Delaware Association of Pharmacy Technicians (ALAPT) - firstname.lastname@example.com


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Nigeria's former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, will on Thursday, July 7, 2022 lead a group of eminent Nigerians to the Oriental Hotel, Lekki, Lagos for the launch and public presentation of the book, 'Nigeria Drivers Of Digital Prosperity, The Trajectories Of The Digital Evolution, Sector Analysis And Players' Contributions', authored by Aaron Ukodie, Nigeria's pioneer ICT and Technology Journalist.
The 472-page page hardcover book is an experiential chronicles of Nigeria's sojourn through the backwaters of IT and Telecoms to the revolution which inspires the present global reference of its institutions, corporate entities/brands and the individual skills sets. Other high profile techies expected to grace the occasion among others include Dr Emmanuel Ekuwem, the Secretary to the Akwa Ibom State Government and a former President of the Association of Telecommunications companies of Nigeria (ATCON) who has been a dogged advocate of ubiquitous broadband connectivity across the length and breadth of Nigeria
The book public presentation will be preceded by the eworld Forum 2022 themed: 4G, 5G Broadband connectivity and the Economy. The paper presentation session by the current Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Professor Umar Danbatta would be chaired by Dr. Ernest Ndukwe, Chairman MTN Nigeria who was the EVC/CEO of NCC when Nigeria recorded the landmark success with the award of the GSM licences.
Atiku who is the Presidential flag bearer of Nigeria's main opposition party, the People's Democratic Party (PDP), was the head of the nation's Economy management team during the two-term regime of former President Olusegun Obadanjo from 1999 to 2007. It was the regime that berthed the celebrated accolades recorded with the Digital Mobile Licensing (DML) which introduced the Global System for Mobile communications (GSM) technology to the nation's telephone network.
As recorded in the book, for the posterity sake, Atiku also played a key role subverting the surreptitious plot by high ranking government officials who attempted to throw spanners in the works in order to scuttle the GSM auction processes when President Obasanjo was out of the country. Details of the plot that could have denied Nigeria the globally acclaimed integrity and epoch making mobile revolution and how Atiku filled the leadership gap in the absence of his boss have been intricately narrated in the book.
The veteran journalists also gave incisive details of how and why it took Nigeria about a decade to successfully issue globally benchmark GSM licences. Details of the interests of the late military Head of State, General Sani Abacha and the connections of the Chagouri family were also lucidly narrated in the new book.
Also profiled in the book are the contributions of the celebrated and unsung Nigerians and corporate entities who sacrificed sweat and blood to endure the uncharted pathways to Nigeria's noble contributions to the national and global IT, Telecoms and computing ecospheres. The role of the Surulere, the sprawling Lagos Mainland community in the computerise Nigeria is also revisited in the new book.
The book segmented into five sections avails Nigerians the tricks and trials that the pioneer players in the Technology, Telecoms and Computing business environment endured to translate to the powerful statements in the fintech, Creative Hubs, telecoms, technology, robotics and other generational expertise and milestones that Nigeria is now showcasing to the world.
The book, first of its kind to articulate Nigeria's roadmap from the pre-independence analogue era to the present day digital connectivity will be useful not only to the industry enthusiasts, scholars, academia, researchers and students; avid readers will also find it very interesting as a worthy collection.


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That's how I've been greeted most of my time in Chennai so far. India is an incredible place. The first thing I noticed was the colors. Every where you look is just bursting with color, from the fruit and vegetable stands to the thousands of different fabrics seen at tiny storefronts, to posters and billboards all around the city, to the beautiful bunches of flowers strung together for decoration by women. Even the people are colorful, there are some with a "wheatish" complexion, some even darker and I am, and some of every shade in between. The presence of such an atmosphere speaks a lot about Indian culture. Indians are a very lively people.
Our first day in India was one that was long awaited. After thousands of miles and 18 hours of traveling, we finally reached our destination at about 6 am, a hostel in Chennai. Our country coordinators welcomed us warmly, placing bindis on all of our foreheads, symbolizing a warm welcome and well wishes for what we had in store. They fed us well and we were only at the hostel for a couple days until we met our host families. I met my host mom, Latha in the evening and her 9 year old daughter and husband later on. They were so warm and welcoming and wasted no time before feeding us all that we could tolerate. It's now been over 2 weeks since we got to India and it's been quite an experience. We've taken rides in auto rickshaws, visited an array of markets selling fine fabrics for sarees and kurtees to those selling several varieties of fish, squid, and prawns. The food has been amazing and so far, my stomach has been agreeing with me, thankfully. One thing I really love about the food is that everything is made fresh. All the doughs, curries, masalas, gravies, chutneys, are all made from scratch and made fresh. I've also been told that almost everything I'm eating is good for my health and that the more I eat, the better. In fact, my host father does not think I eat enough and insists on overfeeding me so that I will "gain some". I've mastered eating with my right hand without offending anyone, which sounds easy, but gets tricky when it comes to rice.
Our days here are long, but in a good way and they change every day. This week we visited one of the best health providers in Chennai, which happens to be where the first AIDS cases in India were identified in 1986. We actually met the woman who made these discoveries, which was so inspiring. Other days we may have classes and guest lecturers most of the day. Yesterday was a big day for many Indians. It was a day to celebrate the birthday of Lord Ganesha, one of the well known gods in Hindu culture. Ganesha is though to invoke good fortune and wisdom, as well as a prosperous future. It's not uncommon to see at least 5 Ganesha's in some form throughout your day in India. I've seen many dangling from rearview mirrors, on dashboards, stickers, framed paintings, Ganesha is worshipped in all forms. He's the chubby god with the elephant head, which has a story behind it in itself…but that's for another time. Pictures soon to come, I promise :)


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7 Outstanding Ways to Develop Critical Thinking Skills
Humans are predisposed to reactions and deriving conclusions based on personal opinion. In the larger society, these responses often meet a deadlock, since most people hold different views that conflict with others.
So, how can one get rid of emotional responses to situations? The answer is critical thinking.
An individual's ability to properly analyze a subject or situation based on verifiable facts, devoid of emotion or personal bias is critical thinking. It can also be described as an individual's ability to come to a logical conclusion through proper communication, verification, and rationalization of multiple viewpoints.
Not only is critical thinking necessary in life, but it is also integral to academic writing and eventual success in college.
Let's take a look at how you can boost your critical thinking skills to help you come up with better arguments.
1?? Learn how to criticize yourself
Self-criticism is an essential part of developing critical thinking skills. Reflecting on your ideas and arguments will give you a better insight into eliminating emotion.
Check this out: if you can go through your essay and successfully point out the flaws, it creates a 'detachment' from the piece itself. What matters is the final result, not the effort and motivation behind the essay's composition.
2?? Analyze information carefully
To be fair, emotions play a significant role in how we process information. When you feel attacked, the brain automatically goes into 'defense mode'. But if you learn to evaluate the information on their merits, you can develop a better understanding of the issue.
3?? Let logic prevail over emotions
When you retort to any criticism addressed towards you with verbal aggression, it shuts down any possibility of learning from the experience. To think critically, you need to condition your brain to prepare a 'soft-landing' for incoming criticism. This realization will help develop your mindset for a more level-headed approach to solving a problem or analyzing an issue.
4?? The power of foresight
Does this mean that you have to see the future? Absolutely not! When you can assess every argument without bias, you will gain the ability to correlate between different topics that fall under the same umbrella. For example, taking a second to evaluate the level of crime in your neighborhood will help to determine if it is a suitable locale for a growing business.
5??Take a walk in your neighbor's shoes.
The world always looks great from where we stand.
One can develop critical thinking skills by exploring an issue from the opposing POV. This method of exploring a topic is standard in debates, where both sides present different perspectives on a problem. Don't limit yourself to one side of the story if you want to improve your ability to analyze problems critically.
6?? Ask for feedback
Oh, the dreaded feedback!
We often shy away from feedback on our work because we hate facing our flaws. In reality, your ability to accept and process criticism will make you better at your craft. If not, you will continue making the same mistakes under the false security of your fragile sense of self-preservation. Step out of your comfort zone to acquire invaluable critical thinking skills that will help you in life. Always remember, the feedback is related to your work, not your personality.
7?? Stand up for your ideas
A wise man once said:
"Say what you mean and mean what you say …. Say it knowing that one day you be called upon to defend it."
Whenever you have an opinion on a subject, work towards finding supporting facts and evidence to bolster your position. Go through every possible counterargument and come up with rebuttals. In the process, you will improve your critical thinking abilities inadvertently.
To sum up, developing critical thinking skills is essential to your academic, professional, and personal life. Dedicate some time to work on eliminating emotions and personal bias when analyzing any issue.
Let logic guide your decisions!


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Ruby Redis Pub/Sub Worker Queue
In this post I'll share some Ruby code that uses Redis Pub/Sub and Redis lists to implement work queues. One list will contain strings of the task name to complete, and another will contain a JSON string of the completed task and the worker that completed it.
I first defined a RedisBase parent class that the workers and producer with inherit from. It contains all the Redis client methods. On initialize it creates a connection to Redis from environment variables. new file:
I defined the producer class (RedisProducer) below. In a loop, it queues work by pushing a task into the work queue, and then publishes to the pub/sub channel to inform subscribers there is new work to complete. new file:
Next I defined the worker class (RedisWorker). On initialize, it creates a pub/sub client, checks if there is incomplete work to resume, and then subscribes to the pub/sub channel for new work tasks. new file:
I created a monitor script to show queued tasks and the completed tasks for each worker. new file:
Here is a Dockerfile definition to run the workers and producer Ruby code, new file:
I defined a docker compose file to start Redis, a producer, and 10 workers. new file:
I started the docker containers via compose and then executed the monitor script inside the producer container to show the results.


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SharePoint is a web application platform for the organization to collaborate, share and retrieve information in a powerful way. It is a perfect solution for companies that built on robust Microsoft technologies and allowing for business applications to be supported by a technical infrastructure, as well.
Digital Ustaad dedicated SharePoint Application Development offering a host of services which includes SharePoint services and solutions for an intranet and extranet needs. Our developers can help you to enhance enterprise content management, branding, search configuration, optimization, data presentation, visualization, and workflow integration.
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SharePoint integrates with existing IT ecosystem as well as enabling process integration with workflow automation.
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Our industry offers you to end-to-end solution solutions for enterprise SharePoint web application development and deployment in order to help your project with inherent flexibility.
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SharePoint web development requires huge experience with expertise. We are committed to helping you analyze and define their unique business requirements as well as maximizing your investments.
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While many states have legalized marijuana recreationally, medically, or both, finding work within this industry is still a bit more complicated than finding typical HVAC jobs. The majority of contractors are hired onto projects because they are trusted by the grow house owner, marijuana farmer, or dispensary owner. Marijuana industry jobs usually come to the contractors through word-of-mouth.
"Customers come to me — I don't go and search them out," said Ken Osborne, president, Dick's Heating & Air Conditioning, East Wenatchee, Washington. "I was first approached by a former neighbor, who was then a vegetable grower, who wanted to embark on a marijuana outdoor grow operation. He trusted me because he knew me, and that is why he chose me to do the project. There are still a lot of shady people out there trying to get involved in the industry. I know personally, because I've been burned before working with the type, so it helps to know somebody; he had a lot of trust in me."
For Bill Kean, director of field operations, Dynamic Air Services, making new contacts with people in the industry has been most helpful in gaining new marijuana job opportunities.
"The very large majority of our business comes from networking with people, whether it's our modular room builders, general contractors, or be it referrals from previous clients," said Kean. "We also have pages on our website with Search Engine Optimization (SEO) that helps generate leads. It's inherently difficult to find jobs in this market, due to the secrecy surrounding the industry as a whole still. For the most part, we receive the phone call from a referral or someone we work with. We don't go out and seek the customer."
Bryson Guyer, president, E3 Service Group, said that an overwhelming amount of his jobs have come from word-of-mouth, and that contractors rely on it to get their name entered into the inner circle of the industry.
"All of our work has been 100 percent word-of-mouth," he said. "What we've found is that once you kind of get into this industry, your name gets passed around a lot inside of the industry. It's a really small circle where guys really rely on and trust each other. So, knock on wood, we haven't had to look for work in the past six years."
Publication date: 4/23/2018
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More than 127,000 Ghanaians now own shares in MTN
Out of the overhaul 128,152 applicants, 127,826 were Ghanaians and 326 foreign investors.
According to the sale's prospectus seen by Business Insider Sub-Saharan Africa, 108,434 applicants subscribed through the MTN Mobile Money portal, representing 84.6% of the number of applicants.
Here are other highlights from the public offer
- 128,152 applicants applied for the offer.
- Out of the overhaul 128,152 applicants, 127,826 were Ghanaians with 593,040280 shares at GHS 443,631,446.25, representing 38.69%.
- 326 non-Ghanaians (foreign investors) participated in the offer with 937,434,080 shares at GHS 702,958,018.50 representing 61.31% of the total offer.
The first day of trading of the MTN Ghana shares is expected to be September 5, 2018.
MTN Group Ltd has 16.5 million subscribers in Ghana.
The group's financial report also indicated that its Ghana subsidiary performed better alongside Nigeria and the South African markets.
The Johannesburg-based company sold its shares in Ghana to meet conditions agreed to with the government in 2015 when it acquired the right to use the spectrum for fourth-generation wireless services.
It is also expected to sell its shares in Nigeria as part of conditions for the reductions in $5.2 billion fine incurred in 2015 over failure to deactivate 5 million unregistered SIM cards.
Rob Shuter, Group president and CEO, while commenting on the financial report, said the company had made good progress on the plan to list on the Nigerian Stock Exchange.
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Choosing the right wart treatment can make getting rid of common warts, easy! But what is the right treatment…
Common Wart Treatment
Each and every year, millions of people develop warts, one of the most common skin ailments. They are non-cancerous growths that develop on the skin and common warts can appear on the face, foot, or hand. In fact, warts can show up just about any place on the entire body. Perhaps you're like countless others and suffer from warts, and have a wish to do something about it. For getting rid of warts, you need to make a choice from several options of common wart treatment.
Seeking the Right Wart Treatment
Usually, the first choice for the treatment for warts is seeking assistance from an expert. When visiting a professional, generally a GP or a dermatologist, you'll have your warts professionally removed (commonly by freezing the warts or by using other wart removal applications). While wart treatment by a health care professional is no-doubt effective, it may be that you can achieve similar results from home using comparable products and procedures. For this reason, a large amount of men and women, particularly those without any form of medical insurance, make the choice to conserve funds and perform their own wart removal.
There are many wart remedies out there and can include common, old-fashioned home wart treatment remedies, through to the products stocked at supermarkets, and through to those medications and wart treatments that can only be purchased over the counter of a pharmacist or drug-store.
It's true that sometimes relatively effective and low-cost common wart removal treatments can be found in natural and home-based wart remedies.
When exploring home treatment options for wart removing, many will turn to cyberspace for some help and guidance. On the net, it's easy to find a number of unique web sites or resource guides (such as ours!) which are devoted solely to home solutions (home remedies which may well be used to get rid of warts).
What is good about these home wart cures is that many of us already have many of the ingredients needed for such remedies. In fact often you won't need to spend even a cent. Also while researching wart treatment options on the net, you might possibly also consider purchasing a book or ebook that specializes in a variety of home cures. Although such books might cost up-front, the information and guidance it contains may be of use for years to come.
Even though there are many effective home treatments for getting rid of warts, often there are those of us who are just plain uncomfortable with attempting them. If you fall into this category, and you have much more faith in conventional wart treatment then you can certainly find many extremely effective over-the-counter wart removal products at your local pharmacist. Usually these treatments are relatively inexpensive and can be found in supermarkets, corner stores, department stores, and even over the net. However there are some warts treatments that can only be purchased through a qualified agent such as a chemist or pharmacist.
Many people will argue that the commercially available wart removal treatments are in fact safer and more effective to use in comparison to home-made remedies. This is because the commercial products need to meet certain statutory and health-related standards. Although always keep in mind that while such wart treatments may be considered safe to use, they are often very potent and potentially damaging products when used incorrectly. When buying such wart treatment products it is essential to follow the pharmacists instructions and also refer to the written directions and particularly take note of any written cautions regarding treating warts.
As with most similar home remedies for getting rid of warts, you can find some hazards connected with treating your own wart removal. Which is why it is crucial to:
- be thorough with your research
- seek professional guidance when necessary
- take the advice of those more capable and qualified than you.
The improper or ineffective removal of your warts may perhaps not just result with wart re-growth or a failed removal attempt, but it could also result in other more serious complications. It is not uncommon for infections to be linked with wart removal, especially with home-made wart remedies. Considering this it is essential that you use caution regardless of whether that you're utilizing a home-made wart cure or an over-the-counter common wart treatment.


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8,8 cm PaK 43 Jagdtiger
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|10000 Precio
|1300 Puntos de impacto
|69.61 / 74.85 kgPeso
- Comandante
|250/80/80Blindaje del chasis(frontal/laterales/trasero, mm)
|80/80/80Blindaje de la torreta(frontal/laterales/trasero, mm)
|700 CVPotencia del motor
|28 km/hLímite de velocidad
|22 grados/sVelocidad de rotación
|240 Daño de proyectil estándar
|203 mmPerforación estándar del proyectil
|5.4 Tiempo en completar carga
|26 grados/sVelocidad de rotación torreta
|390 mCampo de vista
|710 mAlcance de radio
This Tank Destroyer is a formidable opponent on the battlefield as its main gun has excellent accuracy and an extremely high rate of fire for this tier (5.5 second reload). At long range situations, with the vulnerable glacis plate hidden and the robust superstructure exposed, this Tank Destroyer can become a nightmare for equal tiers to penetrate. Its Tier IX Cousin the Jagdtiger has better mobility and firepower but this tank has a formidable rate of fire. Unfortunately you share the Jagdtiger's weaknesses too which is the vulnerable glacis plate and very weak side and rear armor. Keep at long range, avoid close combat, aim for the weakspots and you can be the deciding factor in the game.
8,8 cm PaK 43 Jagdtiger
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|Penetración media (mm)
|Cadencia de tiro
|Dispersión a 100 m
|Tiempo de apuntamiento
|8.8 cm PaK 43 L/71 Ausf. A
|Peso (t)
|Potencia del motor (c.v.)
|Probabilidad de incendio tras disparo
|Maybach HL 230 P 30
|Peso (t)
|Límite de carga
|Velocidad de giro (gra/s)
|Verstärkte Ketten
|Peso (t)
|Alcance de radio (m)
|FuG 7 Ausf. F
Compatible Equipment
Compatible Consumables
Player Opinion
Pros and Cons
- Very strong superstructure
- Extremely precise gun that easily hits weakspots
- Outstanding reload time and consequently DPM (2666 dpm base)
- Ability to hull down
- Excellent aiming time
- Slow traverse speed
- If "tracked" while going full speed, the momentum of such weight will turn the tank 90°, exposing its potentially thin sides.
- Poor Alpha damage - can not compete with "peek-a-boo" tactics, and most halfway decent players won't just sit and let you sho
- Can easily catch on fire if hit in the lower glacis, an issue of greater concern after the precision of all guns was improved
- Lower glacis plate is a known weakspot
Having a very armoured superstructure, an accurate gun with high ROF and decent maneuverability, the Jagdtiger 88 is a deadly tank that can easily burn down many of the tanks with extreme DPM. Most shots from tanks you face will harmlessly bounce off your upper front plate and superstructure, but your sides are very weak and your turning ability is limited. With all these in mind, tactics with this tank should change over the course of the match.
When the match begins, you should use your accurate gun to snipe the enemy, helping your flank thin out the enemies. Considering that most tanks of this tier have low rates of fire, your high ROF may provide the additional firepower necessary for your allied tanks to overwhelm the opposition. Be careful of areas with multiple shooting angles - your front may face an enemy, but your sides may face another flank!
If your team is gaining the upper hand and the enemies' numbers are thinning out, you can start pushing your flank with support. Based on previous observations of enemy positions, angle your tank to ensure that all potential fire will hit your front or bounce off your sides. Attack enemy tanks to draw shots, which will expose them to your allies, allowing you and your team to swiftly dispose of them.
If your flank is collapsing, pull back and use your high ROF to hold enemies off. Be sure to hide your lower front plate as it is very weak. Hopefully, more tanks will come to reinforce your flank, and your opponents will be weak enough to be easy pickings for your team. If such a flank is a short drive away, do not be afraid to go back and hold it - such occasions are where this tank shines, and a good defense can net 3000+ damage, several destroyed enemy topdogs and a resecured flank.
Weakspot shooting is mandatory in this tank, as 203mm may not cut it on tier IX and some tier VIII opponents. Drivers of this tanks should get familiar with where to shoot on most opponents for damage. The accuracy and rate of fire will handle the rest. Reliably detracking enemies is also essential, as the gun fires faster than the speed at which a 100% crew with 100% repair can repair the track for most tanks. Not only can this save you from flankers, but it can also earn you "damage on detrack" bonuses on tanks that you cannot reliably penetrate from your side.
At all times, be wary of SPGs. Tier 7 and above SPGs will end your tank in a single hit. Your large size and slow speed make you an arty magnet, and with the potential for top tier SPGs in 8.6, this is an even worse issue. In addition, the lower glacis is very weak and should be hidden - hull-down tactics or a large rock may suffice to protect it. Tier 9 tanks, along with the T34 and tier 8 tank destroyers, can easily crack your upper front plate and even your superstructure. If you find yourself in a battle tier 9 match, switch to a purely supportive role.
All in all, this tank has one of the best credit earning potentials of the tier 8 premiums. Use your gun to chip away at enemies, and you will earn a lot from driving this tank.
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8 thoughts on ""I Still Love You, Frank," by Abiezer Coppe"
The King Kong Suite from Uncle Meat. Montana – surely his greatest moment. Hot Rats. Apostrophe and Overnite Sensation. His spoof on Bob Dylan on Sheikh Yerbouti. Apart from that there's a whole ocean of his stuff I hardly know. I got about 40 of his albums over the last 20 years and I've barely reached the foothills. NOT a great guitarist though – I don't think he can even solo over chord changes. All his solos are over one chord repeated funk riffs – decent but basic beginners rock guitar. The trick is getting the band to back you.
Still, I could quibble but he was a one-off and 'his like will never be there again'.
" "She had a snake for a pet And an amulet
And she was breeding a dwarf But she wasn't done yet
She had gray-green skin A doll with a pin
I told her she was awright But I couldn't come in (actually, I was very busy then)."?
I posted a reply to this but it must be in the spam folder, probably because I linked to an MP3 download site.
Anyway, the Bob Dylan parody on Sheikh Yerbouti is a section of the track 'Flakes' – it's about cowboy builders. The 'harp solo' is particularly hilarious.
You could email me it. I've just dropped you a line.
Yup…found it! It's a killer…he's the best parodist in the business, too…I forgot to put that in the article.
His version of Stairway to Heaven is also a parody isn't it?
my favorite is the Fillmore East 1971 live album, but I love Jewish Princess and Bobby Brown. comedy does have a place in music.
i will never forget my top 5 horrible faux pas of singing Jewish Princess at the dinner table during college when there was one bona-fide JAP at the table and the (Jewish) daughter of an original Goldman Sachs Partner.
Well from the first para or two about Zappa which I find to be the most totally ignorant, false and slanderous statements on Zappa I have ever read read.
Like most artists he never really grew up???
Highly subjective with very little understanding of his music, politics or catalogue.
You just seem to take a school-boy delight in discovering something subversive.
Don't let his children read this as they could find it deeply hurtful and sue you. If this is the kind of thing you want to post on a blog then forget it you will soon find yourself writing for no-one but yourself.
Invented jazz rock ? What nonsense! Now to find something good to say about it.
No. Re-reading it tells me more about your own infantile sexuality than Frank Zappa.
What of his involvement in politics in Czechoslovakia?
This is the most dreadful piece of opinionated nonsense I have read in along time , poorly written with a poor grasp of the artists oeuvre, starting every sentence with a pronoun reads badly.
Just damn well THINK what it is you are stating here to anyone in the world to read here. Who are you to judge?
There are some huge gaping holes in your knowledge and 'appreciation' of Zappa and I strongly recommend you bone up a bit by reading the Wikipedia article for a start.
You are so wrong on so many levels here I am quite FRANKly appalled, all your post reveals is an attraction as an adolescent age of someone who sniggered at his lyrics. You've not begun to understand the subtlety of his satire. Hated hippies? Parodied more like.
Have you heard live at Fillmore East 71? Waka-Jawaka? 200 motels? Production values is a pretentious term.
You're really in no position to write on Zappa whatsoever, your opening para in particular is offensive to anyone who loved the man and his tragic early death of cancer of the prostrate shows little compassion.
Those of us who have been serious fans of Zappa for over 40 years could never stomach some of the silly, slanderous statements you've made. You will just set yourself up for lots of hate mail. you seem to have taken this Lindsay chap's attitude to try to be as offensive, opinionated and subjective as possible.
You slightly redeem yourself with last dozen sentences from. He is a great singer , was a great singer surely. It's just the opening para especially offensive. Perhaps I should lend you a book on the man.
I give up.
Probably best to write about things you understand, music is quite difficult to write about and you're a long, long way from being anywhere near able to write intelligently about one of Baltimore's greatest sons.


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If there's anything to take away from this absolute train wreck of a film its that you've got to applaud Warner Brothers for having the courage to take a stab at this franchise. I mean, cities on wheels? It almost lands in the unadaptable camp, but shockingly there are components in this film that it gets right, almost enough to convince me that it could've been done right. However, for every win this film gets, there's five losses to come alongside it. These losses range from story, to character, to tone and beyond – the scale of this film is inherently massive and like Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings trilogy, almost every component needed to excel. Mortal Engines does perhaps 10% of its components correctly.
Mortal Engines is set in a post-apocalyptic world ravaged by the past; massive predator cities on wheels consume one another for resources, semiconductor technology has been forgotten, from radios to computers, and how they operate is as mysterious as Greek fire. In this analog world of cogs, engines, and hydraulic systems people believe in the laws of the jungle, the strong consume the weak and the towns that are eaten are forced to migrate into that parent city. This "consumption" involves a giant city on wheels chasing a smaller city on wheels, hooking it and reeling it in. Ridiculous, right? As the film opens the concept of it all shows it might have potential by skirting that line between fun and silly, but that line vanishes the moment the first character is introduced. As it becomes clear what kind of movie it's going to be.
After the basic premise of the city's function is displayed we're quickly introduced to a young woman named Hester Shaw, a girl that seeks revenge for the death of her mother. Hester is the prototypical damaged girl that survived the wasteland. She meets a Londoner called Tom, a young man who likes flying, history, and gadgets. Both Hester and Tom are forced to venture together to somewhere? and face a barrage of dangers as the villainous leader of London pursues them. Cities on wheels, zombie robots, and laser beams; if it already sounds like a sensory overload that's because it is.
Everybody entering this film is aware the concept is silly; films like Pacific Rim (2013) bask in the scale of its ludicrous premise to attract audiences, this is essentially what has been attempted here. But unlike Pacific Rim (2013) this film is not quite as successful in its endeavor. This was disheartening as the story itself was ripe with potential; the concept of the strong and the weak in Darwinian theory was referred to but never explored, cultures consuming one another, borders and walls, all of this is chewed up and spat out in the most basic form possible – any ambition here is nothing more than surface level. This film needed to embrace its silliness or ground itself with engaging characters. Plain and simple, the performances did not and could not excel with that script at hand. There are moments in this film that are genuinely funny, whether it was intentional or not. However, it is reasonable to say that I expected something better out of the writers of The Lord of The Rings trilogy, to say the least.
Visually we're given some rather grand and detailed sets, this mix of practical and CGI environments help avert the eyes to somewhere of interest. Scale is one of the few areas where this film excels, as the camera-work gives you a sense of the magnitude of the cities. Pacific Rim: Uprising (2018) is an example of a film losing a sense of scale with its passive shots that offer no reference of size. On the other hand there seems to be this desperate need to make each character appear physically unique, whether it's a red scarf, Matrix glasses, or a trench coat – the film holds its visual aesthetic in higher regard than everything else. The quality of these visuals were strong for the budget it had, and its use of practical effects helped build some degree of realism in a film with mediocre world-building.
Director Christian Rivers is given full command of London and he steers it straight into a wall. Mortal Engines does some minor things right and it's visually impressive for the budget at hand. As the film closes you are greeted with an ending that doesn't set itself up for a sequel, a clean conclusion to this film helped prevent it from sinking to lower depths. Any film can be executed correctly if you have the right team, this just wasn't the case. Despite driving forward some impressive visuals, Mortal Engines runs on crude fuel, puttering away with painful tropes and mindless storytelling.


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Bullied the Wrong Grandma - How Heidi Powell
Became a Key Figure in the Fight for Domain
Owner Rights
as long as there has been
a domain business, domain owners
have had to deal with people trying
to steal their assets through
frivolous UDRP filings or
lawsuits. Predators quickly learned
that instead of paying the rightful owner
for it, they could get their hands on a domain name much
cheaper the underhanded way because there was
rarely a price to pay if they
the case of UDRPs, even if the
usurper is found guilty of a
Reverse Domain Hijacking
there is no penalty for that.
In the case of lawsuits, a lot of
domain owners have had no choice but to forfeit
their domain rather than face the
sky high cost and aggravation of
a protracted legal battle against
opponents with far larger
It has
gotten a little better over the
years but serious problems
still remain
from Bigstock
because, for the most part, it was only domain owner's oxen that
were getting gored - and no one
had much interest in domain owners unless they happened to own a
name that someone thought they should
have instead.
all of the sudden, there is
a domain owner that a lot of
people care about - a
grandmother from Washington
State named Heidi Powell
whose plight has captured widespread
media attention, attention extending
beyond the domain
world. The injustice
in her situation even caught
the eye of USA
Peterson posted an in
depth account of Heidi's
story at the NamePros
Forum that has
now been supplemented by
dozens of posts from others,
including most notably one
of the world's leading domain
attorneys, John Berryhill,
that further illuminates the
complicated situation. I
highly recommend reading all
of it, but if you are
pressed for time I'll
attempt to give you the Cliff's
Notes version here.
2005 Heidi's husband
Kent registered the HeidiPowell.com
domain name and gave it to
Heidi as an anniversary
gift. She has used it ever
since - initially
The owner of HeidiPowell.com
since 2005.
for email
and more recently for her
own business. That should
have been the end of the
story. But years later,
another woman, whose name
also became Heidi Powell after
a 2010 marriage, came along
and decided the grandmother
should give up her name
because Heidi #2 was a "celebrity"
of some sort (she apparently
appeared as a fitness
trainer on an ABC-TV show
called Extreme Weight
Loss). This even though
Heidi #2 already had a perfectly
respectable domain name in HeidiPowell.net
(for the record Bruce
Springsteen is at BruceSpringsteen.net
so its not like someone
who is less well known
than the Boss's roadies
should feel the extension is
David Weslow
original Heidi
declined the new
Heidi's offers to
buy the name, so Heidi
#2 sued her
in an attempt to
take something that
clearly was not hers
to take. Since the
original Heidi and
Kent had gone
through a bankruptcy
in 2012 they
probably looked like
easy targets
as they would have
little money to mount a
defense. However,
Heidi #2 did not
plan on domain
attorney David
Weslow (WileyRein.com)
getting wind of all this
and deciding he couldn't
let it pass.
Weslow took on the
original Heidi's
case pro bono
and most expect that
case will go in the
original Heidi's
favor once the
verdict comes down. Meanwhile, the Internet
Commerce Association
(who works to
protect domain owner
rights) has already
recognized Weslow
for his selflessness
by awarding him the
ICA's first Lonnie
Borck Memorial Award.
wait! Heidi #2
was not done yet!
with the original case still
to be resolved, Heidi #2 had a trick
play up her sleeve. She
filed a new suit
asking the judge in the
original Heidi's bankruptcy
case to re-open it,
claiming the real Heidi did
not list her domain name
among her assets of value
(never mind that at the time -
and even now - the name has
no value to anyone not named
Heidi Powell). Again Heidi
#2 found she had picked the wrong
grandma to bully. Even
though the original Heidi
would have to foot the bills
this time, she counter-sued
Heidi #2 for damages and
expenses that could run into
six figures. All of
the sudden Heidi #2
apparently realized she had
stepped in a big pile
of...well, I hate to say it
but...#2. According to the
commentary in the NamePros
thread she withdrew her
bankruptcy case lawsuit - but
now it is the original
Heidi who is not done
yet. Her counter-suit will
continue and Heidi #2 cannot
withdraw from that.
while Heidi #2 now
finds herself in a
world of hurt, Heidi #1
had landed in an
unexpected new role
as a champion of
domain owner's
rights. As John
Berryhill noted in
his NamePros
commentary, "Ending
it with a bang,
particularly given
that a celebrity of
sorts is involved,
could have the beneficial
effect of sending
a message to
others similarly
situated that going
into a court or UDRP
on a flimsy
trademark claim, and
walking out with a
domain name to which
someone else is
properly entitled,
is not always as
easy as it seems."
Berryhill added,
"It really
spins some folk's
heads around when,
during the course of
a domain dispute the
trademark claimant
makes an offer, and
gets a response to
the effect of,
"No, we're
going to
sue you
for more than
that and KEEP
the domain name.
Opposing counsel
didn't used to take
those sorts of
statements seriously
until a handful of
domain registrants
began seeking, and
obtaining, damage
awards for Reverse
Domain Name
Hijacking. Those
John Berryhill
of decisions
have made it easier
to deter frivolous
claims, and I
imagine that this
one will add to the
impact of
counter-threats in
domain disputes.
That's a good
though going to war in the
right thing to do, it's not
something the real Heidi can afford to do alone.
After dozens of people asked
how they could help she
opened a GoFundMe
page where
anyone can contribute toward
the $7,000 goal to help meet
the legal expenses.
There have been lots of donations
ranging from $10 to $100 and Heidi
said every dollar will go
toward the cause - with any
money left after legal costs
being donated to the Internet
Commerce Association who
has helped spread this story
far and wide.
I have given you a summary
of this situation I want to
close with something more
powerful - Heidi's own
story, told in her own words
in this 3-minute YouTube
February 6, 2017)
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