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Search Engine Marketing Is a Rocket: Spending Is Up 62%; Advertisers Spent a Total of $9.4 Billion in 2006, according to SEMPO Survey of SEM Industry
Direct Sales ROI and Expanding SMB Market Two Factors Driving Growth
Wakefield, MA, February 8, 2007 - North American advertisers spent $9.4 billion on search engine marketing (SEM) in 2006, a 62 percent increase over 2005 spending, according to an annual industry survey conducted by the Search Engine Marketing Professional Organization (SEMPO) www.sempo.org. SEMPO researchers also estimate SEM spending to double by 2011, at an aggregate spending total of $18.6 billion.
The report, "The State of Search Engine Marketing 2006," collected data on spending trends by agencies and in-house advertisers. The SEM programs surveyed include paid placement, paid inclusion, organic search engine optimization (SEO) and SEM technology platforms. The report is based on an industrywide survey of 587 respondents - both agency and in-house advertisers - conducted in November and December 2006 by Radar Research, LLC and Intellisurvey.
"These spending figures show that 2006 was a watershed year for the SEM industry. We have moved from the first wave of adoption of search-based marketing to the myriad of small and medium sized businesses, many of them startups, using SEM as a fundamental part of their business. In fact, many of these SMB companies have been founded on an e-business model and that is a huge implication for our general economy, going forward," says Kevin Lee, member of the Board of Directors of SEMPO and chair of its Research Committee.
"SEM is bringing results and is helping to fuel the Internet-based economy which in turn is driving SEM spending," he adds.
Spending Trends
One shift from previous years is that direct sales is now as compelling an objective for SEM spending as brand awareness. Respondents could give multiple responses to their spending motivation and in 2006, direct sales was the top choice, at 58 percent, followed by brand awareness as the next most prevalent objective, at 57 percent.
"It's a healthy trend that direct sales is becoming a primary reason for SEM spending. The SEM industry is under pressure to show ROI and linking spending to direct sales will prove that SEM can contribute effectively to a company's profit picture," says SEMPO Research Committee Co-chair, Gord Hotchkiss.
MSN Gaining on Competition
Google AdWords continues its reign as most popular search advertising program, used by 96 percent of respondents. Yahoo registered 86 percent of respondents saying they used the program.
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The winner of a contest conducted by BestJuicerReviewsGuides.com to select the best juicer brand and model available in the market today was awarded a prize at a meet of industry professionals and consumers at Bengaluru.
The new juicer reviews website which was recently launched decided to approach the process of finding which model of juicer was popular with consumers and home juicers through a simple method. They decided to ask thousands of women for their expert opinion about what they felt was the best juicer. As proof of concept, Best Juicer Reviewed held an online voting competition, on the understanding that the winning entries would qualify for a lucky dip to win from a collection of grand prizes.
Spreading virally over social media, the contest appealed to a vast online community of health conscious juicers who voted for their choice of best juicer. For a brief period, traffic to the website was so heavy that the server crashed and required rebooting.
When the votes were tallied, the best juicer model that had been recommended by the largest number of users was identified. A modest function held in Bengaluru was attended by leaders of the juicer and kitchen appliances industry as well as hand picked consumers who had earlier registered on the site's Facebook fan page. The winner of the lucky dip was presented with the winning brand of juicer and the manufacturer awarded a certificate of honor.
"The idea was to crowdsource the choice of best juicer," says Mr.Raghav Bhosle who co-ordinated the online promotional event. "We could reach hundreds of consumers through social media and solicit their opinions about the best juicer models and brands, as well as other kitchen and home appliances we use every day."
Juicers are an important part of a modern kitchen especially when family members are health conscious and aware of the benefits of juicing. As anyone who juices regularly knows, choosing a bad model can ruin a working woman's morning or a housewife's day. It's no surprise that anyone who works in a kitchen has a favorite juicer brand and is passionate about their choice.
The entrants for the contest for best juicer brand are soon to be featured on the website at Best Juicer Reviews Guide at http://www.BestJuicerReviewsGuides.com


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Novoandina is a modern style of cuisine from Peru and Andean countries, which combines modern techniques with traditional raw materials of the Andean and Peruvian cuisine, such as herbs, spices, meats, vegetables and fruits.
La gran olla Huacachina is the founding dish of the novoandina cuisine, created by Bernardo Roca Rey in 1986 as an answer to the challenge expounded in the Huacachina lake by a foreign group of chefs whose dishes had been judged by Roca Rey in the festival organized by the Gastronomical Association of Peru (AGAPE). The pioneer of the novoandina cuisine went to the market of the near city of Ica, and he invented this meal with the ingredients that he could find.[citation needed]
Ingredients and recipes[edit]
Ingredients in the novoandina cuisine include achira, arracacha, quinoa, coca leaves, mashua, maca, yacon, Andean potatoes, uchu, ulluku, oca, llama meat and Andean peppers (rocoto and ajies).
Quinotto is the national version of the typical Italian Risotto, eaten with chicken, prawn or shellfish.
Gastón Acurio has proposed plates like trucha marinada con blinis de achira, lomo de atún con crema de arracacha and quinua rosada. Achira is a tubercle that comes from the Amazonian forest. It was cultivated and used by pre-Inca cultures like the Chavín, Nasca and Paracas cultures.
Gastronomical journalist Hirka Roca Rey, in her restaurant called Pantagruel, initiated the internationalization of this cuisine. She created plates like chicharrones en salsa de maca.[citation needed]
Yacón, red pepper[edit]
Rafael Piqueras presents the pulpo a la parrilla con vinagreta de yacón and cebiche con espuma de ají amarillo, plates that he presented in Spain, in the gastronomical fair of Madrid.
Coca, Mashua[edit]
Cucho La Rosa is the intellectual author of the coca sour and the bread of coca and mashua, Coca is the most controversial product inside the Novoandina cuisine.
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Speaking to investors offstage at the UBS Media and Communications conference in New York this week, according to news reports, MetroPCS (NASDAQ:TMUS) CEO Roger Linquist made it quite clear what he thought of a possible Sprint Nextel (NYSE:S) counteroffer to T-Mobile's proposed deal to acquire his company.
"It's a huge distraction," he said, calling Sprint an "interloper."
Speculation about a Sprint bid for MetroPCS had been building ever since T-Mobile announced its intention to buy MetroPCS. It had reached its highest point when Sprint and SoftBank postponed filing their merger proxy statement/prospectus with the SEC. To some investors, that was a sign that Sprint was ready to make a move on MetroPCS.
But, after Reuters reported several knowledgeable sources saying that such a bid from Sprint would not be forthcoming, the price for MetroPCS shares dropped 7% on Tuesday.
"Everybody's focused on the interloper," said Linquist. Investors should be looking instead at the "significant opportunity for cash flow improvement," of the combined T-Mobile and MetroPCS.
When onstage for his formal presentation at the conference, Linquist was quick to point out one of the advantages of the new publicly-traded company that MetroPCS and T-Mobile will form.
I must tell you, I think the nature of this scale that this brings can help us with one of the big [problems] limiting [us] today, which is handset pricing. Subsidies that we all face ... are a major factor in our operating margins ... [This deal] will give us an opportunity to get the handset costs, we believe, at a lower level than we've been able to achieve in the past.
However, the more recent announcement from Rene Obermann, the CEO of T-Mobile's parent company Deutsche Telekom, that T-Mobile will be selling "Apple products," may dilute that expected subsidy advantage. Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) has been able to command the highest prices for its iPhones and iPads, and much of that cost is eaten by the carriers in order to sell subscribers on long-term contracts.
When asked about avoiding massive customer disruptions during the merger process, Linquist was able to get one more dig in on Sprint. "This is not a Sprint Nextel," he said, referring to the problems Sprint encountered trying to make Sprint's and Nextel's two very different networks work smoothly.
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treyh23 posted a topic in General DiscussionSo I just purchased a 2000 318i knowing that it had an issue with the battery or the alternator. Had the battery checked and charged, and it is indeed brand new and holds a charge. However I went to start the car 4 days after charging and it is flat, i'm not sure if its the alternator or if their is something drawing from the battery when the car is off. Whenever i start the car, the ac is always on even when i turn it off, is that factory? - I have found that the 'hedgehog' final stage resistor for the ac is a common problem that draws from the battery when the car is off. Should i take it to an auto-electrician or order the part oniline and pray? I'm a broke uni student with an addiction to building cars if that helps.


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Ghosts, Girlfriends, and a Geriatric
Last night at the Hollywood premiere of The Ghosts of Girlfriends Past, also known as How to Lose a Guy in the Fool's Gold Sahara - Matthew McConaughey brought his baby mother along as costar Taupe Jennifer Garner hit her first carpet since giving birth to 2nd daughter Seraphina. She bores me but she deserves acknowledgement: Taupe did not and has not turned into a size 0 post-pregnancy. She will not follow in the footsteps of her peers, preferring instead to take her time, focus on baby and balance and health. Finally a realistic celebrity standard.
Also attached – the old man who married Catherine Zeta Jones. Michael Douglas plays Uncle Wayne. Is there anything wrong with Michael Douglas aging? Of course not. Except Michael Douglas doesn't want to age. You've seen the incisions, right?
Anyway, Michael brought along his son Cameron with whom he has had a troubled relationship in the past. Cameron screwed up spectacularly a few years ago – drugs, arrest, jail – and Michael has acknowledged that he could have been a better parent to Cameron when he was busy winning Oscars and making great movies.
Things have turned out well in the end though. Cameron says he's clean and that he's a different person, that Zeta helped a lot with that, stabilising their family. He's working on a movie called The Beautiful Outsiders. It also stars, um, Tara Reid.
And finally… one of my new favourites: Emma Stone, part of a group of intriguing and talented young actresses in Hollywood that includes Olivia Thirlby, Anna Kendrick, Kat Dennings, Martha McIsaac, you already know Ellen Page, all of them in their very early 20s, trying to become worthy of the spots that will be vacated by Portman and Knightley and Johansson, and suddenly the playground is very crowded, and this is what Jessica Biel is going up against. She can't compete with the top tier and she's not as interesting as the next tier. Same goes for Alba. As for Lindsay Lohan? With so much to choose from, who needs Lindsay Lohan?
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Palermo President Maurizio Zamparini has conceded that he was wrong to sack Giuseppe Sannino earlier in the season.
The 55-year-old was replaced by Gian Piero Gasperini after just three games of the campaign, before being re-hired by the Rosanero in March.
And after two consecutive wins against Roma and Sampdoria, the club chief has admitted that it was a bad decision to let the Coach go.
"I was wrong to send Sannino away," he told Radio Kiss Kiss. "And in life, when you make a mistake, you have to admit it.
"I apologise. Sannino will remain with us even if we are relegated."
Palermo currently sit in 18th place, level on points with Siena in 17th.
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WASHINGTON (Sept. 15, 2011)—This fall, National Geographic Museum will present the animal kingdom in a whole new light — through disgusting science, interactive games and amazing information about dung beetles, penguins, tapeworms and many more creatures from around the world. Open Sept. 26 through Jan. 2, 2012, "Animal Grossology," is produced by Advanced Exhibits and based on Sylvia Branzei's popular Grossology science book series. "Weird but True" is an exhibition created by the museum from a popular series of National Geographic Kids books. Both offer an entertaining and fun way for kids to learn about the animal world. The ticketed exhibitions will be in the National Geographic Museum 17th Street gallery.
"Animal Grossology" introduces kids to animal kingdom science through 15 individual interactive stations and animated characters. Behind each of the modules is a scientific concept presented in a humorous and entertaining yet scientifically accurate manner. Visitors can learn why scatologists study the color and texture of animal waste in "Party Poopers" or go inside a submarine engulfed by a friendly octopus in "Underwater Adventure." Blood is the focus of two areas — blood-sucking animals in "Blood Sucker Blow Up" and the different colors of animal blood in "Transfusion Confusion." Visitors can also race dung balls or touch slimy, scratchy or spiny animals in many of the interactive features and games that fill the exhibition.
A complementary exhibition created by the National Geographic Museum draws from the National Geographic Kids "Weird but True" book series. Features include 130 milk jugs illustrating the amount of milk a baby humpback whale drinks in a day, a game that matches animals with their group names, as well as flamingo facts displayed in an installation of lawn flamingoes. Three iPads allow visitors to further explore the book series through the "Weird but True" iPad app.
National Geographic Museum, 1145 17th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C., is open every day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. It is closed Dec. 25. Admission is $8 for adults; $6 for National Geographic members, military, students, seniors and groups of 25 or more; $4 for children ages 5-12; and free (reservation required) for school, student and youth groups ( age 18 and under). Tickets may be purchased online at www.ngmuseum.org; via telephone at (202) 857-7700; or in person at the National Geographic ticket office, 1600 M Street, N.W., between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. For more information on group sales, call (202) 857-7281 or email email@example.com.
Photography exhibitions in the museum's M Street gallery and outdoors are free.
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Three schools offering juvenile criminal justice training include Prairie View A&M University in Prairie View, Texas; Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond, Kentucky and Wheelock College in Boston, Massachusetts. Prairie View A&M University offers an online master's degree program in juvenile justice, while Eastern Kentucky University and Wheelock College both offer juvenile justice bachelor's degree programs as of 2015.
Prairie View A&M University's program is designed for preparation for a variety of juvenile criminal justice jobs and has a research focus. It incorporates coursework from fields such as statistics, economics, psychology and criminology to help students understand the theories behind delinquent behavior and how to prevent and remedy this behavior. The school gives students a non-thesis with a comprehensive exam option and a thesis option.
Eastern Kentucky University's Bachelor of Science in Corrections and Juvenile Justice Studies program is available online along with options for certificates in youth services or correctional intervention strategies. Students learn about core criminal justice topics such as criminal justice ethics, the juvenile justice system, research and rehabilitation strategies, and they choose from elective courses such as those on delinquency interventions, the death penalty, diversity and juvenile justice administration.
Wheelock College's juvenile justice and youth advocacy bachelor's program provides coursework teaching students to prevent juvenile offenses and take action and rehabilitate offenders when issues occur. Students benefit from hands-on experience working in the community for an internship, with potential sites being government offices, schools and nonprofit organizations.


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The FX Team Of The Hobbit Had To Study Herpes [VIDEO]
Not all that glitters is gold
Bet that's something you weren't expecting to hear today. This is a behind-the-scenes look at the FX that went into creating the Goblin King for The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. Turns out, that involved the team researching things like herpes (don't worry, they don't show any of the research in the video). The LA Times has two more, one for Gollum, and one for Azog, plus an interview with Weta visual effects supervisor Joe Letteri. He said, "It was all about making him as disgusting as possible."
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- transitive v. To classify, include, or incorporate in a more comprehensive category or under a general principle: "The evolutionarily later always subsumes and includes the evolutionarily earlier" ( Frederick Turner).
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- v. To place (any one cognition) under another as belonging to it; to include or contain under something else.
- v. To consider an occurrence as part of a principle or rule; to colligate
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- transitive v. To take up into or under, as individual under species, species under genus, or particular under universal; to place (any one cognition) under another as belonging to it; to include under something else.
from The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
- In logic, to state (a case) under a general rule; instance (an object or objects) as belonging to a class under consideration.
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- v. contain or include
- v. consider (an instance of something) as part of a general rule or principle
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"subsume" the least of individual things except in so far as the material element which is its body would surround all living things and bring them into contact with one another.
And finally, "A few collections of essays on novelists or various aspects of fiction have been especially valuable because of the attitudes torwards fiction that subsume them:"
The older I get, the less I want to subsume my entire life's work and hopes into some poor small person who would have done nothing to deserve the resentment I would surely feel.
A statement which so mischaracterised the nature of the relationship between any supporters and their national side that it threatened to subsume all legitimate definitions of trust into its black hole of idiocy.
Why John Terry has done his 'fronting up' for the last time | Marina Hyde
But in the world of professional cooking, learning requires you to subsume yourself and your ego in the undifferentiated mass that labors at the bottom of the kitchen hierarchy.
Ms. Sussman, who was born in England in 1961 but lives and works in Brooklyn, has the ability to subsume viewers in opulence with images as thick and sweet as molasses.
Technocratic bad ideas tend to co-opt and subsume the elites and those with money and power.
What's Wrong With DeLong?, Bryan Caplan | EconLog | Library of Economics and Liberty
Infact, after controlling for regional heterogeneity, any one of these three variables is sufficient to subsume the impact of regime type on wars, militarized interstate disputes (MIDs), and fatal disputes.
Moral and Mental Development, Arnold Kling | EconLog | Library of Economics and Liberty
So how about we subsume "states rights" within the general concept of "subsidiarity"?
The truth about Custer --- which is to say one of the truths about him --- that Berger is getting at through Jack Crabb is that Custer was intensely charismatic and he had that ability charismatic leaders have of convincing other people to subsume their egos in his and to start seeing the world the way they do, as being all about and for them.
A post that requires you to accept that I can do a passable impersonation of Dustin Hoffman in Little Big Man
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Don Quixote of La Mancha subsumes all other modern novels, demonstrating modern literary devices and predating even the idea of a postmodern, metanarrative.
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Five years and over 50,000 miles ago Monette pharmacist Kenny Lomax co-founded a girls softball team that eventually became a three time national champion. The Arkansas Heat have become well known all over, not only the state of Arkansas but around the country, for their winning ways.
Lomax received a telephone call five years ago from a friend, Rex Nelson, a fireman from Paragould, who brought up the idea of coaching girls softball. Along with Harold Burnside, the trio put together what has become one of the strongest girls softball teams in the nation, year after year.
The current Heat team will be participating in the ASA Gold National Tournament Aug. 1-7 at Midland, Texas, a 12-hour trip from Jonesboro. Long trips are nothing new for Lomax, who pulls the team's trailer which holds all the equipment needed for each weekend. Starting in the spring, the Heat play almost every weekend and have made trips all over the country, to places such as Shreveport, La., Longview, Texas, as well as Indianapolis and Bloomington, Ind.
"We have made a lot of long trips and put a lot of miles in during the last five years," said Lomax. "But I enjoy it. We play through the summer until nationals and then play fall ball until November, when we break for the holidays before starting up again in the early spring. We either practice or play in tournaments nine to ten months a year. That's one of the keys to our success. We are able to do this because we have an indoor practice facility in Paragould, which is first rate. The trailer we use is huge. We have hangers where the girls have their bags with their names on them, two sets of catcher's equipment, fans, water, a generator and a huge boombox that the girls love."
The Heat have had a lot of girls go through their system the last five years, but still have the original three members in Lomax's granddaughter Katie Lomax, along with Nelson's daughter Chase and Burnside's daughter Braxton.
"We have been lucky," said Lomax. "We've had a lot of good players. I think the three keys to winning are obviously having good players and good coaches, but most importantly, having great parents, and that's what we've had over the years. All of the parents follow the team every weekend, which in these times, is not easy to do economically."
"Our practices are not normal," said Lomax. "We have drills. We teach the girls the correct way to run, different situations they may face during a game. Our coaches are always on the internet looking for new ideas or new drills to change things up and keep the girls interested. It makes it more fun for them. We work very hard on defense. I don't think anyone we play can beat us defensively.
"Rex does a great job with the girls and has a lot of help from Harold, as well as our other two assistant coaches, Larry Lewallen and Tiny Scott."
"Our goal is for all our girls to have the chance to play Division 1 softball one day," Lomax continued. "They know there is a purpose for what they do. We have our own website (www.teamz.com/arkansasheat) and each girl has a college picked out that they hope to play for, like Arkansas, Arizona State, etc. They have a reason for doing what they do, and it's paid off in a lot of wins over the years, including three straight national titles in 2007, 2008 and 2009. Last year we moved up to the ASA Gold Division, which is much tougher. There are around 150 teams that participate in that tournament from all over the nation as well as Canada. We finished 18th last year and hope to challenge for the title this season. We have won 83 percent of the tournaments we have played in over the years."
Lomax said the biggest thrills have been the three national championships, but admitted the first title holds a special place in his heart. "I still have the plaque and I will never get rid of that," Lomax said. "I couldn't have done this without my wife Beverly. She is on the front row in the bleachers of every game. I have to have her support or I couldn't do this. She loves it as much as I do.
"We leave on Friday afternoons after I close the pharmacy and usually get home late Sunday night, sometimes early Monday morning."
Lomax said he has only missed two tournaments in the five year history of the Heat. "Ironically, I missed our very first tournament due to a previous engagement, and the only other time I missed was when I attended a wedding. It's just a way of life for us. But it's something we wouldn't change for anything. We love being around the girls and we just love sports in general. We hope to keep this going for another three or four years, until Katie gets in college. After that, we'll just have to see," concluded Lomax.


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For creative people there is nothing more exciting than embarking on the next project. Whether it be a design, film, novel or application, the chance to create is one that plucks at our neck hairs. However, often the creative process can be a bumpy one. Unexpected hurdles form in your mind and very quickly you can find yourself clutching at straws for a solution or escape.
The question that often comes to mind is "How do I overcome a creative block?" and "Why the hell do I keep getting them?"
7 tips from Protein's Creative Director, Galvin Scott Davis and Lead Designer, Anthony Ishinjerro on how to overcome these hurdles and unlock your creative mind.
1. Employ some form of exercise that allows you to focus
Galvin explains, "I find exercise to be imperative to creative thinking. Sometimes this is the only chance to think without any distractions. Find a form of exercise that helps you focus on your thoughts." He stresses the importance of breathing. "There is a great book called 'The Way of the Fight' by Georges St Pierre which explains how we have forgotten the simple art of breathing properly. Focus on taking 5 deep breaths, as deep as you can once a day and see how it alters your perspective."
Anthony states that, "leaving your desk and getting outside for a walk in busy times helps to reduce stress and generate fresh ideas." Being glued to your monitor can sometimes have the opposite effect to being productive. That awkward feeling of staring at a blank page on-screen can be diminished by simply getting the blood moving by taking a brisk walk.
2. Discover music that inspires your work or alters your current mood
Like exercise, both agreed that music is an essential ingredient to improve productivity. "For me, music helps to create a mood before I even start a project. If I'm feeling flat and choose the right playlist, it can immediately break the block that's in front of me." said Galvin. One strategy that he employs when writing is to create a playlist of music that is in the emotion and style of the story that he is working on. "Often I will design a playlist from other soundtracks that influence the work".
For Anthony, he actively uses music to set the pace and beat of the designs he is working on. "I find that the rhythm of the music provides a subconscious tempo to work with. I can even switch the music to increase the pace to reach a deadline." He also advises listening to music you are familiar with, so as not to cause too much distraction. Music should form a part of the tapestry of the creative work you are developing, not detract from the focus.
3. Don't be afraid to find inspiration in others
Creative blocks can seem like salt plains. Desolate blank canvases with no destination in sight. There is nothing more daunting than an empty void. It can sometimes take other people's work to be the catalyst to begin your own.
Watching a film is the first step in helping Galvin find inspiration and unlocking that dreaded blank_space. "I always revert to film. For others I know a good book, art show or even simply a good article is enough to create that kernel of an idea that was eluding you.", he says. "I choose film as it is such an emotive medium." However, it is important to know when you are being inspired and when you are being too derivative. "If you are mimicking, then you are not being a creative, you are being a chameleon. Inspiration should be used to form sketches, not Xerox's."
Anthony on the other hand finds inspiration from looking at architecture, photography, paintings and even history. "Being a designer and illustrator I find that it helps to fuel innovation and reduce creative slumps." Though the internet makes it so easy to find any of these things at the click of a button, often it is the interaction with the physical architecture, gallery exhibitions or history books at a library that is required. Get out and discover new inspiration if you are really stuck.
4. Adopt the perfect environment and time for creative inspiration
The work environment is a big factor in influencing your productivity. Anthony explains, "Finding the right balance between corporate and fun is important. Too many distractions like ping pong tables and video games will certainly reduce productivity, but an environment that is too corporate will strangle creativity." The Protein Studio is a good example of a space that relies on differentiation. Open, relaxed, not too many boxes or distractions. A steady stream of interesting, creative people that ebb and flow through the workspace.
When it comes to deciding which hours are the most productive for creativity, Anthony and Galvin both agreed that for them, it is night time. Ranging from 10pm – 2am. There is very little to distract you, no phone calls or emails, and everyone else is in bed. When working late, there is a metaphorical stopwatch running and the added pressure of getting the work completed before bedtime. It is about finding which environment and which times work for you as an individual.
Galvin received some great advice from a former colleague which he found changed his working regime for the better. "…a good friend of mine asked me why I was working so hard. I explained that it was the only way that I could try to stop working at night or the weekends. He wisely pointed out to me, that as 'creatives' we are forever trying to work out how to work less. How to work 'a normal life' without late nights and weekends. When in fact we are often most productive at night. He told me to reconsider the notion. Try to work at night when you are most productive. When everyone is asleep. Then reclaim this time the next day… pay it back. He told me I would end up completing more work and work less hours. It proved to be true.'
5. Be true to your vision
Not every creative block is caused by your internal monologue. Sometimes external influences can pop up at exactly the wrong moment and plant a seed of doubt inside you. Maintain your vision from the beginning of your project to the very end. (See our other article 'How to be creative: The Gervais Way' for a more detailed analysis.).
Try to block out the voices that speak the loudest and listen to the ones that speak with quiet intelligence and perspective. All projects that include creativity, such as writing, designing, painting are subject to change. They meander and weave, it's part of the creative process, but the core vision should remain intact.
Galvin explains further by reflecting on his supernatural thriller, 'Stricken', a screenplay fit for Hollywood without a Hollywood ending (See 'How Steve Jobs saved our story'). "Focus on what it was that made you want to make this thing in the first place. What drove you? What made you so passionate that you would spend your precious time on it." Staying true to this vision can sometimes mean being ruthless with your work and your edits. "Don't be afraid to chuck the baby out with the bathwater. If you introduced something that was not true – cut it out. Throw it away. Do not go quietly into the night. If you aren't ruthless with your edits, you will never complete anything."
Writer Neil Gaiman has some wise words on the matter. "Perfection is like chasing the horizon. Keep moving."
6. Travel and explore
The creative mind benefits hugely from travel. Travelling can mean exploring places you have never been before, but it doesn't have to take you halfway around the globe. "… it can be as small as a weekend trip down the coast, or going to a place or suburb that you have never been to before. Discovering graffiti in the back pathways of Newtown can be just as successful in removing creative blocks as walking the back alleys of Venice."
Exploring does not need to be expensive. Providing a new environment brings new perspective and stimulates the senses. It can help to generate ideas for personal projects. Travel is as much about changing the walls around you as it is experiencing various cultures of influence. Find your happy place. It could be just around the corner or in another country altogether.
For Galvin he recommends artisan hotels. His favourite is The Petit Ermitage when working in Los Angeles. A boutique hotel that caters for finding creativity in everyone. The environment of art Deco rooms, Parisian music, live acts and private art collection throughout the hotel is the epitome of a retreat for the creative mind.
7. Be smart with your rest and manage your down time
Sleep. The enemy of the creative mind. Your thoughts churn. Your paranoia feeds. Yet it is the elixir we all need in order to perform and break through the creative blocks ahead of us. Knowing when to call it a night is incredibly important. As basic as it sounds, a good night's sleep helps to fuel the creative day. 'By resting your mind you can prevent tunnel vision on a project', says Anthony. "Tunnel vision is a creative block that is particularly irksome. It is a trap that we all fall into. The world around us pulls in until our project is far in the distance waiting for us. But we can never quite reach the end of the tunnel. Having focus is different. And focus requires a well slept mind."
For Galvin there is nothing worse than wasted time. 'If you find yourself mindlessly scrolling through social media, you need to snap out of it and get up and be active. It's the biggest distraction of the current creative mind. Maximising your spare time will help you get the most of your working time.' His last thought on managing your downtime. "If you have kids and are struggling to overcome creative blocks… simply spend time with them. There is nothing more creative than a child's mind."
Interview by Cameron Taylor, Protein.


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Yogurt Granola Parfait Recipes
Granola, Berry & Yogurt Parfait Recipe
With the long weekend and an extra week off of school, the big girls have been staing up late and lazing it up in bed until 11am-ish the last few days. I decided they weren't spoiled enough, so I brought them breakfast in bed. Baby Aria and I prepared the parfaits mixing fresh berries, kiwi, granola and honey-flavored yogurt. Simple, sweet, healthy and filling.
If you feel the urge to make freshly baked granola at home, my friend Sarah at Nuts About Granola offers a "bake-it-yourself" granola kit (it costs only $3.99). It has been widely available in supermarkets on the East Coast and is also available online. I'm a huge fan of their product, and you'll actually find my recipe on the back of the box! Give it a try and you'll be as Nuts about Granola as I am.
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Marshmallow Popcorn Treat Yogurt Parfait Recipe (+ Giveaway)
479° Popcorn is my favorite snack of the moment. The packaging is fun and creative and needless to say this gourmet organic popcorn is awesome. I could finish an entire bag on my own. 479° Popcorn is a San Francisco company that features a very interesting array of flavors such as Fleur de Sel Caramel, Alderwood Smoked Sea Salt, Black Truffle, Chipotle Caramel + Almonds, Ginger Sesame Caramel, Madras Curry Coconut + Cashews, Pimenton de la Vera and Vietnamese Cinnamon Sugar. The design is so original it makes the perfect holiday gift box. One of my husband's little sisters is obsessed with popcorn, and her birthday is coming up in a few weeks, so we're planning on buying her weight in 479° popcorn as a present. OK, that's a bit of an exaggeration!
I love experimenting with just about anything, so I created marshmallow treats with their Vietnamese Cinnamon Sugar-flavored popcorn. I made a yogurt parfait and incorporated the sweet treats as a substitute for granola. This recipe is flavored according to the season; I used mandarin wedges and orange and cranberry sauce. You could adapt it with what you like of course. You don't have to create these cups for breakfast or dessert (or whenever you eat parfaits); just savoring 479° Popcorn by itself is perfectly reasonable.
Make sure you're a fan of PhamFatale Facebook fan page and 479° Popcorn, or follow @Phamfatalecom and tweet about this giveaway. To make it easy, you can just copy and paste this tweet if you'd like: "Sweet Tooth Gift Pack #Giveaway from @Phamfatalecom and @479Popcorn: http://bit.ly/sp4V7y".
Vietnamese Cinnamon Sugar flavored popcorn.
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Fruit and Yogurt Parfait Recipe (Grapes and Granola Parfait)
Fruit and yogurt parfaits are a great breakfast food or late-night snack. They're very filling and are easy to make. You can use pretty much any fruit you have on hand. For this particular parfait, I used Kyoho grapes. The sweetness, meaty flesh and softness of the fruit contrast well with the crunchy granola. I added Concord grape jelly to repeat the same flavor and condensed milk to give the yogurt a velvety texture.
The result is a tasty, yet still healthy treat. I can't get enough of it. We're stilling make our own yogurt weekly, and the girls just helped me make granola last weekend, but we're already running our of both. Our family is addicted!
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Three days after suffering a severe stroke, Claude sadly lost his battle for life. He was reported as being in a deep coma following his illness and passed away yesterday morning. His death was confirmed by the Belgian Prime Minster Charles Michel, who described him as 'a great champion.'
The Belgian riders Claude Criquielion competed as a professional cyclist between 1979 and 1991 and reached his pinnacle when he took the world road race championship at Barcelona in 1984.
Despite his many successes, the image many will remember of him is when he crashed during the finishing sprint in the 1988 world road race championships. He and Steve Bauer (Canada) were sprinting for the win and the latter appeared to edge him into the barriers.


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Katie Dougherty
After a bad experience of eating way too low calories and over training, Katie Dougherty was able to significantly increase her calories and fire up her metabolism allowing her to lose 20 lbs and achieve her fitness goals!
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Cincinnati, OH
I have always been the type of person that has enjoyed working out and eating healthy, but wanted to take this to the next level. A little under a year ago, I had the goal to step on stage and compete in my first figure competition. I was originally with another coach who gave me the stereotypical "bodybuilding" diet of broccoli, chicken and rice and ended up gaining weight. She told me that she would help me reach my goal and as the intended show date approached, she ended up backing out and leaving me feeling hopeless and completely defeated. This goal seemed so far away and impossible until I met Julie Lohre. Julie gave me the confidence back that I had lost with my other coach and helped me reach my goal of stepping on stage.
What are your greatest fitness accomplishments?
Over a 4 month period, I gained muscle while losing 20 pounds. On my 5'3″ frame, that is a lot of weight to lose!
My metabolism really increased! Julie kept my nutrition plans between 1500 – 1700 calories per day with moderate levels of cardio…and I lost weight.
Proving to myself that if I want something bad enough & work hard, I can do it.
Being able to run a mile in under 10 minutes which has ALWAYS been a struggle for me. Now I can do it!!!
Transformation info - How much have you changed in what period of time. What things have most helped you make that transformation?
I began prepping on December 26 for my figure competition on April 15. This allowed me 16 weeks to feel confident enough to put on a suit and step up on stage in front of all my friends and family. And to my surprise, I actually did it. With the help and support from Julie Lohre and my friends and family, I worked my butt off for that entire 16 week period, not cheating once or missing a single cardio session. I wanted it so bad and wasn't going to stop until I succeeded. I honestly could not have done this without Julie Lohre by my side. Without her knowledge and support, I wouldn't be where I am today.
What do you enjoy most about fitness?
Challenging myself each and everyday. I love seeing the results and the transformation of where I first began to where I am at now.
What motivates you to maintain a healthy lifestyle?
Seeing the results and finally feeling great about myself. There is always room for improvement, but for right now I feel great about my progress and how far I've come in such a short amount of time.
What is the best part about working with Julie Lohre?
Everything!! Julie Lohre is absolutely amazing and I couldn't be more thankful for everything that she's done for me. She has done something that I never thought anyone could do for me and in such a short amount of time. She was there supporting me every step of the way and made me feel like I could do this. Even when I had my doubts or just needed someone to vent to about my frustrations, she was there to support and guide me. I can't wait for what is more to come with Julie! She is truly the best!
When Julie would send my new diet and workout plan it was like getting a present in the mail. I couldn't wait to see what new and creative foods she would have me try and how my macros would change.
What is your favorite clean eating food?
Definitely Chocolate Ultimate Muscle Protein protein powder with peanut butter, ice cubes and water. This was like my "dessert" at night and kept my cravings away. I also loved the chicken "fried" rice- great way to switch things up yet still get in a healthy portion of veggies and chicken!
Any other comments or anything else you would like to share?
I really do love working with Julie Lohre. She is truly amazing and did things I didn't think any coach could do. Her fun approach to food and constantly switching things up kept my eating plan fun and exciting for me and EXTREMEMLY easy to follow. I think this is why I had so much success in actually sticking to the diet and not cheating. Why cheat when you already feel like you're cheating with how good Julie's nutrition plans are!?!
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"Every action has a purpose. Every action has a result. And then we never get burned out because hard work pays off and we start to see the transformation. Then we get addicted to it."
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Range Description
This species occurs in riparian habitats associated with the Amargosa River, tributary springs of the Amargosa River in Oasis Valley, and isolated spring systems near Beatty, Nye County, Nevada, USA (USFWS, Federal Register, 1 March 1996).
Habitat and Ecology
Usually found near water at desert springs and outflow. Vegetation bordering water consists of cottonwood trees, cattails, and sedges. May congregate at streetlights to feed on attracted insects (Burroughs 1999). Eggs and larvae develop in spring waters (open areas with little vegetation at LaFleur).
The total adult population size is uncertain but is likely to be at least several hundred. Thousands were reported in 1958; estimates of the size of the metamorphosed population at 10 sites in 1993 and 1994 ranged from 30-130, but some sites that were probably occupied have not been surveyed in recent years (USFWS, Federal Register, 1 March 1996). Surveys at 20 sites since 1990 yielded the following results: apparently extirpated from one spring, decreased abundance at four springs, fluctuating but relatively constant populations at 15 sites (USFWS, Federal Register, 1 March 1996; see also unpublished 1993 and 1994 reports by Hoff, prepared for the USFWS, Reno, Nevada). Over the past few decades, the species reportedly has declined greatly from its former range and abundance (Altig and Dodd 1987), but more recent surveys found that distribution and abundance were greater than previously known (USFWS, Federal Register, 1 March 1996).
Population Trend
Major Threats
Factors that may be adversely affecting the toad and its habitat include the effects of variable rainfall on small populations, livestock and feral burro grazing and trampling, off-road vehicle use, grading for flood control, activities related to commercial development, non-native predators (catfish, crayfish, bullfrog (Rana catesbeiana)), water pollution, and water diversion (Froglog, December 1994). Trampling of larvae by cattle may be negatively affecting the LaFleur population, which also may be threatened by road widening (of Route 95). Expansion of non-native salt cedar may degrade habitat (Burroughs 1999).
Conservation Actions
The majority of available habitat is on private property. BLM has initiated protection (Area of Critical Environmental Concern) for all occupied sites under their jurisdiction. TNC purchased a 60-ha ranch near Beatty for experimental habitat management (Burroughs 1999). Nye County is a co-operator with state and federal agencies in a conservation agreement (Burroughs 1999).
Red List Status
Endangered (EN)
Listed as Endangered because its population size is estimated to number fewer than 2,500 mature individuals, with no sub-population greater than 250 individuals, and it is experiencing a continuing decline.
Geoffrey Hammerson 2004. Anaxyrus nelsoni. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2004: e.T3181A9661222. http://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2004.RLTS.T3181A9661222.en .Downloaded on 14 December 2018


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Ruff in the Jungle at Pebble Club
Ruff in the Jungle is a unique music performance given by DJ Vacahan at the Pebble Club in Bangalore. What is so unique about it? It's the only Drum 'n' Bass music performance in Bangalore. So while sipping on your cocktail or scotch at the classy Pebble Club, you can ...Club Live Music


text: Hi, travel nursing has been in the back of my mind since I started school but once I graduated fear engulfed me. I am at that point where I can no longer handle Ohio snow and thought perhaps it is time. My biggest concern is I only have 2.5 yrs. nursing experience on a short term observation floor, aka. the chest pain floor. Though I am a telemetry certified nurse I worry that I will find myself not only on a much more acute floor but with co-workers unwilling to assist with anything I don't know. What should I expect as far as team work and nurse/patient ratios. I'm concerned that there is a reason that all these hospitals need travels; because no one local will work in those conditions. A recruiter told me that I will only be placed in my comfort zone but if I show up for guaranteed hours and they are over staffed that day won't I be the first to float to another unit? I feel my youth and lack of responsibility makes this the perfect time for travel but would a company be upset to find I've only seen a trach once in my career? Thanks for any advice.


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November 5th in the 1950s
To Us It Was Bonfire Night
Many of you have probably just finished celebrating Halloween. I hear that some children are sending their extra candy to the soldiers overseas. How kind.!
When my husband and I were children, we didn't take too much notice of Halloween but oh boy 5 days later........November 5th. Now that was a date circled on our calenders.
Everyone would have a bonfire after dark. Not a little bonfire in your own garden, maybe burning leaves, no this was something completely different. Your whole street and usually one more,or your whole block if you lived in apartments., would be collecting for weeks pieces of wood, old cardboard, a bicycle tyre or even an abandoned car tyre.! Wow!! Now that would burn.
As well as the bonfire we would have fireworks but back in the 1950s People didn't go to organised firework displays like today. That would have ruined the whole concept of having this enormous bonfire at the end of a street. No, dad would bring home a box full of goodies. Fireworks with pretty titles like Catherine wheels, Roman candles,sparklers.. The boys always preferred Bangers, Jackie jumpers, anything that was loud and frightened us girls.. Fireworks were also sold loosely at the local store so you'd see 7 or 8 year old boys and girls buying their gunpowder in pretty paper...Quite normal for november 5th in the 50's.
Leading up to the big day we'd get together, all the children in our area andstart to make a giant doll, sort of a cuddly toy but it was supposed to be a man, OUR GUY .He'd be stuffed withstraw and old rags and newspapers, anything that we could shape into a person and then put someones' dads' trousers on him .no--one ever came up with a good idea to make the feet so the bottomof the trouser legs were always tied withstring to keep Guy 'in'. Somebodies grandad would always be willing to part with an old jacket then all Guy needed was mask from the little store so he'd have the right face to be GUY FAWKES.
Poor GUY. Every year he'd be the effigy on the top of the bonfire. Always burned to a cinder.
But before that could happen Guy would be placed in any baby carriage we could find and be taken from door to door. Knock Knock, "hello mrs , penny for the guy, please? Mrs would usually go inside and bring out 2 or 3 pennies,. Off we'd go to the next door "penny for the guy please?. One man said to us once. "GUY! you call that a guy......come back when you've made a decent one." and we did and he payed us well for our persistence.
As I am sure you will have gathered by now, all the money we collected went back down to the little old lady in the local store who sold us the pretty packaged gunpowder.
It seems absolutely bizarre to me now when I think of what we were handling, even if small quantities.
Of course as I grew a little older the obvious question that no-one ever talked about had to be asked. "Dad, Who was guy fawkes and why do we want to burn him every year?"
Oops, I can feel a history lesoncoming on. Apparently Guy Fawkes was a devout catholic at a time when catholics were seriously unpopular. King James 1st was on the throne of England and he was determined to keep the country stable and protestant just as queen Elizabeth had before him.but there were still many catholics in the country who liked the old ways.'allegience to the pope etc.,"
Some of these men were part of the government, they were Lordsand they asked Guy Fawkes to help them secure a plot to blow up the protestent king and all of parliament..
Barrells of gunpowder were stacked in a cellar beneath the houses of parliament, ready for the opening of parliament on November 5th 1605. Guy and his friends hoped to blow up parliament , then appeal to Spain (a catholic country) to help them form a catholic government in England. What a shame......Didn't happen...... Guy got caught.....
One of the plotters had a sudden surge of consciencetold his brother in law not to go to parliament on that particular day..Everything was uncovered. A ton and a half of gunpowder covered with wood and coal andFawkes complete wiTh matches in his pockets.
One thing to be said for poor Guy, he was tortured at the tower of London and still would not reveal the names of his friends and allies.. Sadly the silly men tried an armed rebellion, got caught and they all died in the end.
I still find it slightly baffling that we've been burning Guy every year for hundreds of years and he didn't even get to blow anything up!
So if you happen to be in England this week. Have no fear. There only very civilised , organised fireworks displays around the country now..Much more health and safety going around than when I was a little girl asking "penny for the guy, Please to buy my fireworks.
Although a visit to the tower of London if you've never been is fascinating,........creepy...... but fascinating.
Very interesting article, Dim....I read so much British mystery fiction that I've often encountered the mention of Guy Fawkes Day, but your explanation of the holiday and the way it's celebrated helps me understand it better.
Hi :)
I'm going to link this to my own 'Guy Fawkes' hub ~ hope that's ok? :)
Hey dear Dim! God bless you Girl! Happy New Year!
This is so cool! Thank you Dim! I love you Girl!
I don't remember Guy Fawkes day being celebrated with any enthusiasm in East Anglia in the 1980s (we lived there for a while). I wonder if Guy Fawkes day is really just an excuse for little children to light things on fire? Seems like the Catholic Church would still frown on celebrating this holiday, though in essence it is a holiday that is soooo fitting in our terroist-laden world. What do you think? Thank you for sharing your childhood memory and a hub well done.


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Library users can place books on hold behind the Circulation Desk for up to five (5) days.
For a book that listed in the library catalog as not currently available in the book stacks, the library user can click the "request item" button found on the book's catalog record and fill out a hold form online through his/her My Library account. When the book is returned and checked in, the book is placed on the hold shelf and an email is automatically sent to the you to inform you that the book being held for you.
Items are placed on hold on a first come first serve basis, therefore, if the requested book is already on hold, the requesting student's name would be added to the hold list. When the book has been checked in and is available to be checked out to the next person on the hold list, the computer system automatically sends an email notifying the student that the book is available and ready for pick-up.
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Saturday, June 18, 2005Archaeology and the Old Testament
I'm reading and interesting article by Kyle Butt. Here an sample:
Because of the intrinsic value of archaeology, many have turned to it in order to try to answer certain questions about the past. One of the questions most often asked is, "Did the things recorded in the Bible really happen?" Truth be told, archaeology cannot always answer that question. Nothing material remains from Elijah's ascension into heaven, and no physical artifacts exist to show that Christ actually walked on water. Therefore, if we ask archaeology to "prove" that the entire Bible is true or false, we are faced with the fact that archaeology can neither prove nor disprove the Bible's validity. However, even though it cannot conclusively prove the Bible's veracity in every instance, archaeology can provide important pieces of the past that consistently verify the Bible's historical and factual accuracy. This month's Reason and Revelation article is designed to bring to light a small fraction of the significant archaeological finds that have been instrumental in corroborating the biblical text of the Old Testament.
Mr. Butt uses Archaeology edvidence to prove the account of Hezekiah and Sennacherib, found in 2 Chronicles.
Looking around Appologetics Press's web site I found a wealth of information. For anyone interested in appologetic they offer a home study course that is free. There is alot of info over there so stop wasting your time here and go waste some time over there.
I'm sorry if this post dosent make since but it 4:41 in the morning and I'm just killing some time before I get off work.
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Computers have been a personal companion of people nowadays. In school and in work, computers play a vital role in research, education, and productivity. Moreover, computers have been used for gaming and entertainment. Once the computer is connected to the internet, it can do a lot of things. Thus, it is a must that we take care of our computers. In this article, we will educate you about basic computer care and maintenance:
Install Antivirus
It is a standard operating procedure for the user to install antivirus software immediately after the purchase. Why? Once the computer connects to the internet or becomes accessible to external drives, it will be vulnerable to different forms of viruses, malware, and other threats.
Do Regular Software Updates
Computers regularly provide software updates. These updates contain solutions for bugs and glitches that keep the PC from working efficiently. Software updates also enhance security features.
Activate the Firewall
The firewall serves as a barrier between your computer and the network. Apart from the virus, the firewall is needed to prevent unauthorized data from entering your computer. Typically, all computers have a built-in firewall.
Perform Disk Cleanup
There will come a time that all data, used or unused will accumulate in your computer's system. The best way is to declutter by performing a disk cleanup. The disk cleanup will delete temporary files, including browsing and download history. There are downloadable disc cleanup software.
Defragment Hard Drive
Your hard drive is also at risk of data accumulation which affects the PC performance. It is important for you to reduce the fragmentation. By defragmenting, the files on the hard disk will be arranged and organized for faster data access.
Backup Files
Your computer may unexpectedly shut down or work inefficiently. It is always safe to backup all your files. You can store your photos, videos, and other files in an external drive or in the cloud.
Clean the Computer
Lastly, you need to clean your computers not just internally, but externally. Keep your units from food crumbs. Wipe all the dust from vents and fans. Also, buy a computer bag to keep your unit safe.


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Algonquin Gas Transmission, LLC
Fifth Revised Volume No. 1
Contents / Previous / Next / Main Tariff Index
Effective Date: 11/30/2009, Docket: RP10-77-000, Status: Effective
First Revised Sheet No. 10 First Revised Sheet No. 10
Superseding: Original Sheet No. 10
Algonquin Gas Transmission, LLC (referred to in this tariff as
"Algonquin") is a corporation engaged in the business of transporting natural
gas in interstate commerce under authorization granted by, and subject to the
jurisdiction of, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, and its predecessor
agency, the Federal Power Commission ("Commission" or "FERC"). Algonquin owns
and operates a pipeline system in the states of New Jersey, New York,
Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts.
It is the policy of Algonquin to provide transportation service only
under written contract acceptable to Algonquin after consideration of its
commitments to others, delivery capacity and other factors deemed pertinent by
Algonquin. If any such contract is to become operative only upon performance
of certain precedent conditions, it is the policy of Algonquin to execute a
separate written agreement covering the conditions to be satisfied before the
contract for the service becomes operative.
This FERC Gas Tariff is filed in compliance with Part l54 of the
Commission's Regulations under the Natural Gas Act. Nothing in this tariff is
intended to inhibit the formation or use of market centers on Algonquin's
system, or to inhibit the development of, or discriminate against the use of,
Title Transfer Tracking or Imbalance Management Services provided by third
parties or Algonquin's Customers. Any party interested in providing Title
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Fire Nancy Pelosi and Jerry Costello! Elect Teri Newman in #IL12 #tcot #teaparty
Teri Newman is running in Illlinois' 12th Congressional District. Teri is a 5-tool Conservative: Fiscal hawk, Pro-Life, Pro-Gun, Pro-defense and opposes Illegal Immigration.
This Tea Party Republican is a constitutional conservative who has called for the repeal of TARP and an end to bailouts. Newman believes there is no such thing as "too big to fail", and companies should sink or swim like the rest of America.
America cannot afford more spending. We're broke and bankrupting our country and our children's futures. No more spending money that we don't have!
Jerry Costello, the socialist Teri is running against, is known as a big spending pork expert. Despite claiming publicly that he wants an end to pork-barrel politics, Costello continues to increase his requests. For instance, was part of nearly $5 Billion in pork doled out after he caved and supported ObamaCare.
Teri is Pro Life, period. Costello claims to be, but when push comes to shove, he's really just another Democrat.
Newman is a Second Amendment supporter who holds a Florida Concealed Carry Permit. She has an "A" rating with the Gun Owners of America and has earned their endorsement.
Jerry Costello, on the other hand, has a 'D' rating with GOA
While she believes there is a need for health insurance reform, Newman opposed ObamaCare, and would be a solid vote to repeal it. If it can't be repealed, Newman believes a Republican House should cut off funding for it until it can be repealed by stronger Republican majorities. "We can't afford 'free' health care!"
Newman is an immigration hawk, and opposes amnesty and birthright citizenship for the children of illegal immigrants.
She also recognizes that Americans have been hoodwinked by lazy and greedy scientists into accepting the Global Warming Hoax.
Vote Teri Newman on November 2.
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Mobile is set to become the main internet advertising medium at a spend of $99.3bn, ahead of desktop with $97.4bn, by 2017 – one year earlier than previously predicted. That's according to the latest ZenithOptimedia Advertising Expenditure Forecasts.
The agency previously forecasted that mobile internet advertising would overtake desktop by 2018. However, the sector has been growing more rapidly than expected. It grew 95% in 2015 and is set to increase another 46% this year, followed by 29% both in 2017 and 2018.
Mobile's global ad spend share currently stands at 10.4% of total spend and will more than double by 2018 to 22.4%.
Mobile advertising not pacing itself
Source: zenithoptimedia.com
In terms of ad spend contribution, mobile internet is clearly in the lead, tailed by TV, whilst magazines and newspapers as well as desktop are losing out.
Mobile internet leads global ad spend growth contribution
Source: zenithoptimedia.com
China is one of the leading mobile ad markets. It is already pioneering some new developments that are likely to spread globally later. In the country, mobile advertising accounts for a staggering 56% of internet advertising expenditure in 2016 and 78% in 2018. Mobile advertising it set to account for 29% of the entire ad market this year, jumping in front of television to become China's largest single ad medium.
Indeed, China is set to overtake the US to be the largest mobile ad market in 2017 at an average spend of $32.7bn compared to $30.5bn in the US.
Jonathan Barnard, Head of Forecasting, ZenithOptimedia, says:
"China's advertisers are leading the way in adapting to the rise of mobile technology. In China, mobile advertising is already the most important medium, and brand communications are mobile first. It's only a matter of time before the rest of the world catches up."
China on a roll
Source: zenithoptimedia.com
ZenithOptimedia also highlights that the UK is the second-most-advanced mobile ad market. In fact, it's the only other market in 2016 where mobile accounts for over half of internet advertising at 51%. By 2018, mobile advertising will account for 39% of total expenditure. However, a Brexit could damage the UK, costing it £70m in ad spend growth each year, a total of £1bn by 2030.
More traditional digital display ad formats such as banners are in decline, losing 3.1% in 2016. While there's still going to be some growth over the coming years it will just run flat. The format has turned out to be a lot less effective on mobile devices. Consumers are reporting higher rates of intrusiveness and are more likely to click on them accidentally. Online video however has experienced a surge thanks to high quality content and improvements in mobile viewing experience.


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A few days ago, I opened a new shop on Zazzle, Tannaidhe's Wedding Boutique, to focus on invitation/stationery sets and wedding-related gifts. In my initial rush of excitement, I managed to get nine designs up in just two days (I have a good template, and an invitation set only has about a dozen items.)
Well... this morning I woke up to a bunch of emails... as the title says, I got not one, not two, but three Today's Best Awards on Zazzle. Granted, they seldom translate to much more than an ego boost, but still! Three in one day, fully a third of the designs in that shop so far! I assume they chose the address labels out of the set, because they have the widest appeal; all except the dancing couple, you'd never really know they were wedding-related without seeing the rest of the set.
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moved that Bill C-314, An Act respecting the awareness of screening among women with dense breast tissue, be read the second time and referred to a committee.
Mr. Speaker, I am very pleased to speak to my private member's bill, Bill C-314, An Act respecting the awareness of screening among women with dense breast tissue, which calls on the federal government to encourage the use of existing federal initiatives in order to increase awareness among Canadian women about the impact of having dense breast tissue and the complications it poses for breast cancer screening.
Breast cancer touches many Canadian women and their families and friends, and is the most common form of cancer in women. I know this is something Canadians from coast to coast to coast care deeply about. Just last month Barrie held its annual CIBC Run for the Cure in support of breast cancer research. I saw 2,000 residents out early on a cold and wet Sunday morning to support the battle against breast cancer. Runs like that occur across the country because Canadians are deeply concerned.
In my community of Barrie, in less than 12 months, the Royal Victoria Hospital's regional cancer care centre will open. There have been literally thousands of fundraising events over the last five years to support this very large cancer centre. It will help battle a variety of cancers, including of course, breast cancer.
This year it is estimated that about 23,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer, and 5,000 women will die from this insidious disease. Over their lifetime, one in nine women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. This is very difficult to accept. It touches many women and their loved ones. Sixty-four Canadian women will be diagnosed with breast cancer and 14 will die of breast cancer every day. It is my sincere hope that over time this bill will help reduce those troubling numbers. Health sectors in other areas of the world are beginning to more aggressively target dense tissue to enable early detection of breast cancer.
It is important for all of us to be aware of the fact that screening for breast cancer can save lives. Providing women with accurate information about screening will help them make decisions that are right for them. The federal government supports a number of initiatives to support Canadians dealing with cancer.
Bill C-314 aims to raise awareness about dense breast tissue and breast cancer screening. It will help women and their doctors make well-informed decisions regarding breast cancer screening. It includes a number of elements, which I will briefly outline. I will also address initiatives currently under way to address them.
First, this bill requires the Government of Canada to assess whether gaps in information exist relating to breast density in the context of breast cancer screening. Second, this bill requires that approaches be identified, where needed, to improve information for women in order to: one, address the challenges of detecting breast cancer in women with dense breast tissue; and two, raise awareness concerning these challenges. Third, the bill requires the existing Canadian breast cancer screening initiative to share information on dense breast tissue and its relationship to breast cancer screening and any follow-up procedures that may be deemed necessary.
Canada is fortunate to have screening programs for breast cancer. The provinces and territories deliver these programs to detect breast cancer before it has spread so that treatment can be started. We are learning more and more from scientific research about breast cancer and its risk factors. New and better treatments are being developed. However, there is still much to learn. We know that good information is fundamental to the decisions that each of us makes with the advice of our doctors about our own health. This dialogue is the key to doctor-patient relationships.
Let me take a few moments to explain how the issue of breast density relates to breast cancer screening. First, breast density refers to the amount of tissue in the breast. Dense breasts have more tissue. Breast cancer screening is done using a mammogram, which is an X-ray of the breast. A woman's breast density can affect the accuracy of a mammogram and it may be more difficult for a doctor to see an abnormality. There could be cancer present if the breast tissue is dense because both cancer and dense breast tissue appear white on mammograms.
High breast density is also linked to an increased risk of developing breast cancer, although it is not yet known why this is the case. We also do not know how common dense breast tissue is among Canadian women, although some statistics point to the fact that it could be as high as 40%. Providing women with information of what is known about breast density would help them make well-informed decisions about screening and would open the door for women to engage in follow-up procedures, such as an MRI or ultrasound, if they have dense breast tissue which could skew the mammogram.
In addition to raising awareness on breast density, the bill recognizes the responsibility of the provinces and territories for providing breast cancer screening. Provincial and territorial breast screening programs are invaluable in the early detection of breast cancer in Canadian women.
As noted in the bill, the federal government plays a role in breast cancer screening by facilitating the identification and adoption of effective practices in screening. We also support the sharing of information on screening methods and outcomes through our federal roles in research and surveillance.
Through the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, our government provides funding to researchers to investigate the full spectrum of cancer prevention and control. One of the priorities of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research is early detection of cancer. The CIHR works with partners both nationally and internationally to advance its research priorities, including breast cancer research.
Our government has demonstrated its commitment to breast cancer screening by investing in the Canadian breast cancer screening initiative. We work with provincial and territorial governments to measure the performance of breast cancer screening programs across Canada. This means that all jurisdictions regularly share information on the screening programs and discuss what they are learning. They share best practices, discuss the challenges they are facing and the questions that are important to all of them.
Information sharing about ways to improve these programs ensures that women receive the full benefits of early detection. This includes providing women with information about all aspects of breast cancer screening. The federal, provincial and territorial national committee for the Canadian breast cancer screening initiative provides opportunities for provincial and territorial governments to work together to develop their screening recommendations and approaches. This committee is comprised of medical professionals and key stakeholders.
For example, the committee is currently looking at breast cancer mortality and improving screening for underserviced populations. We have the Canadian breast cancer screening database, which is a source of valuable information on breast cancer screening. Participating provincial and territorial screening programs contribute to the national database, which is used to monitor and evaluate breast cancer screening programs. Non-government organizations play a vital role in this process as well.
I am proud to say that our government is taking action on cancer through our continued investment in the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer which has led to the implementation of the Canadian strategy for cancer control. The partnership is the first of its kind and was established by our Conservative government. It covers the full spectrum of cancer control, from prevention to palliative and end-of-life care, policy to practice, and from research to health system applications.
Together with the cancer community, the partnership is accelerating the use of effective cancer prevention and control strategies. Its objectives are to reduce the number of cancer cases, minimize cancer-related deaths and improve patient quality of life.
In March of this year, our Prime Minister announced renewed funding of $250 million over five years, beginning on April 1, 2012. This will allow the partnership to continue its invaluable work. In the words of the Prime Minister:
We are making progress on prevention, diagnosis, treatment and hope, and in tracking our progress closely, the partnership is leading us on the path to a cure.
The partnership plays a key role in providing information to women on cancer screening, which aligns with the spirit of this bill. The bill also recognizes the important role of organizations such as the Canadian Cancer Society and the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation in providing reliable information that supports women in making decisions about their health.
All of us are familiar with the Canadian Cancer Society. This national volunteer organization works in cancer prevention, research, advocacy, information and support for all cancers.
The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation is a national volunteer organization dedicated to working toward a future without breast cancer. The foundation funds, supports and advocates for research, education and awareness programs, early diagnosis and effective treatment, as well as a positive quality of life for those living with breast cancer.
Women's health organizations, such as the Canadian Women's Health Network, raise awareness on many health issues faced by women in Canada, including breast cancer.
Working with the above-listed breast cancer stakeholders, the federal government will continue to raise awareness through existing initiatives on the issue of breast density in the context of breast cancer screening. These stakeholders will be very critical in our battle to raise awareness about breast density.
This bill is particularly timely given that October is breast cancer awareness month. Through efforts to raise awareness, Canadian women and their families can become more informed about breast cancer. They will learn about breast density and its implications for breast cancer screening. They will be able to make well-informed decisions based on this knowledge.
I would like to thank Andrea Paine at the Ministry of Health in Ottawa, Dr. Rob Ballagh of Barrie, Mike Richmond from Toronto, and my assistant in Barrie, Shawn Bubel, for their assistance in the drafting of the bill.
The bill provides an opportunity for the Government of Canada and the House to recognize the critical importance of raising awareness about breast density and breast cancer screening.
It would be an honour for me to have the support of all members in the House for this bill. Too many families have been touched by this form of cancer. I am hopeful that by ensuring women get the information they need which could lead to early detection, this legislation could potentially save lives.


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I was watching Bridget Jones's Diary this morning while making seed tape for my community garden. It was nice to have that quiet time to myself. My ex MIL is in town and she is helping my ex take care of the toddler for a few days. My ex, J, is still on the very long post-surgery road to recovery and can't do much childcare on her own. She probably won't be up for more than a handful of hours with kiddo a couple days a week for months yet… She has said she wants to take on more, but I don't see how it is going to happen. I imagine it will be fall before I have much time to myself again.
On the dating front this is extra difficult. I have managed to meet a few new people this year despite my full schedule, but on the last date I went on I was exhausted, felt rushed, and was generally not my best. The guy was nice and had a lot of outdoorsy interests, but he was in a whole different world in terms of personal freedom. We didn't really connect on an individual level anyway, but even if we had, I can't imagine how I could have kept up with him. I am physically capable of doing all the outdoorsy things I once did, but I am very schedule-impaired and don't have the freedom to go on big adventures… Even the small ones are tough to arrange. I feel discouraged, because I am at core an outdoorsy person, and I am attracted to people who share that love of the outdoors. But I can't keep up with these people who are childless.
I am still playing with Tinder, but for the next month at least I think I am going to focus more on posting Meetup events with the local hiking clubs. Online dating is fine if it feels fun, but my last couple dates felt stressful. Meetups are an easier commitment while still allowing me time to stretch my social muscles.


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"The show was spectacular! Well done!"
– Samantha A. – Paediatric Physio
"It was one of our biggest fundraisers in 2017 and the crowds really seemed to like us."
-Max Lauzon, President, The League Of Super Heroes
"We always enjoy exhibiting at the Parent & Child Expo. The organizers go the extra step for exhibitors. The show is large, well organized, and has a lot of variety, making it fun & informative for attendees. Its central location, free parking and reasonable entrance fees make it attractive to families as well as exhibitors."
– Trish Stolte, Dovercourt Recreation Centre, Ottawa, Ontario
"The Parent & Child Expo is an excellent opportunity to reach out to families living in the Ottawa area. The Expo along with its staff, are professional, caring and not to mention helpful! It is very economical for exhibitors as well as families to attend and has given us the opportunity to reach out to many families in our community. Attending the Expo has brought much awareness to our program and services and allowed us the opportunity to network with other programs and services in the community."
– Mélanie McCool, Parent Outreach Educator / Éducatrice communautaire auprès des familles, First Words / Premiers mots, Ottawa, Ontario
"A must for everyone who already has or is considering, Ottawa Parents & Child Expo helps parents connect with available children service providers in Ottawa. Best part is it's affordable for families and exhibitors to attend, especially considering all the entertainment and things to do for families."
– Grace A, Manager, GamesOnTruck, Ottawa, Ontario
"I have been a participant of the Ottawa Parent & Child Expo since the fall of 2015. It has been a great pleasure to return to each Expo since. Peter and his staff have provided merchants and other child related services a venue which is accessible and affordable to all involved. Great care is taken to offer great entertainment for guests as well as varied exhibitors to appeal to everyone's tastes and needs. As an exhibitor, it is important for me to deal with someone who understands my particular company's goals and needs, as well as getting value for my dollar. Peter and his team have taken the time to make sure my company has the best experience possible. They have shown flexibility and creativity in their dealings allowing for a customized experience rather than treating me like a generic client assigned to a slot. These personal touches are what make the Ottawa Parent & Child Expo so worthwhile."
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