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OverviewDriving without car insurance is against the law in most states. If you are found to be driving without car insurance by law enforcement, you run the risk of paying high fees and even having your vehicle towed. As much as you may dislike having another bill to pay, buying car insurance is really in your best interest. To help with the cost of car insurance, many insurance companies offer discounts that can significantly lower your car insurance premiums.
Step 1Keep your driving record clean. Getting traffic violations can cause your insurance premiums to go up. The amount of increase in your premiums depends upon which insurance company you have and which state you live in. Many insurance companies will give you a discount if you go at least 3 years without a traffic violation.
Step 2Take defensive driver education courses. These classes can be taken on the Internet or in the traditional classroom. Before taking a defensive driver course, make sure that the program is accepted by your insurance company for insurance discounts. Several insurance companies give a 10 percent discount for these courses. Keep in mind that some insurance companies may require all drivers under the policy to take this course in order for the discount to take place.
Step 3Look for discounts based upon professional associations, occupation or age. Organizations such as AARP, AAA Auto Club and alumni associations are able to get lower car insurance rates because of group coverage discounts. Some insurance companies provide car insurance discounts for military personnel and for teachers. College students with a good grade point average can also receive discounts. Persons over the age of 55 are eligible for discounts with numerous insurance companies.
Step 4Seek car insurance from an agency you already have insurance with. A number of insurance agencies give discounts if you have more than one policy with them, such as fire, life and health insurance. In addition, it is common for an insurance company to give discounts for multiple vehicles on a policy. Most agencies reward loyalty and will give a discount if you have been with them for a certain period of time.
Step 5Drive a car with multiple safety features. Cars that have fared well on crash tests are cheaper to insure. Things insurers look for are airbags, anti-lock brakes, daytime running lamps, and anti-theft systems.
- Skill: Moderately Easy
- Tip: Try carpooling. Some insurance companies give a discount for those that drive low miles because the risk is lower.
- Tip: Maintain a good credit score. Those with low credit scores sometimes pay higher car insurance premiums.
- Warning:
- When searching for car insurance, be sure to deal with reputable car insurance companies.
- Answer all questions truthfully. False information can result in a cancellation of your insurance policy.


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Training: Arts Educational Schools London.
Theatre includes: The Selfish Giant (Vaudeville); The Book of Mormon (Prince of Wales); Peter Pan (Evolution); Thoroughly Modern Millie (Kilworth House); Jack and the Beanstalk (Qdos Entertainment); The Who's Tommy (Greenwich Theatre); understudy 'Pepper' in Mamma Mia! (Novello) and the Olivier Awards 2013 and 2014 (Royal Opera House).
Television includes: commercial for Subway.
Other work includes: guest vocalist in Drew Gasparini Live in Concert (St. James Theatre); The Songs of My Life: an Evening with Peter Polycarpou (Garrick); Kerry Ellis: Live Concert (London Palladium) and A Magical Night of Music (The Pheasantry).
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Where does responsibility lie.
I am going to use a comparison to start off this post, but I swear it will be quick and painless. I'm prefacing my comparison because, well, if you're anything like me, you would rather explain why your girlfriend's pants make her look incredibly fat and kick back during the ensuing hailstorm of fury than hear anything more about the Dolphin's bullying story. But it works so nicely for what I'm about to say and it is so insanely relevant that I just couldn't resist.
For those of you who have been living under a sports rock for the past two weeks or so, while I envy you, I'll recap the story quickly. Richie Incognito is an offensive guard for the Miami Dolphins who has a REALLY bad reputation around the league as just not a good guy. Jonathan Martin is a second year offensive tackle who also plays for the Dolphins and has some confidence problems (I'm assuming that, but it's subjective anyways so let's just roll with it). Every veteran in the league makes rookies carry their pads and pay for insanely large dinner bills for the team, as a way of initiating the rookies into the league. Incognito, being the truly not good person that he is, (again, subjective, get off my case), took the whole rookie hazing thing WAY too far. Martin wasn't even a rookie any more and Incognito was still hazing him and sending him horrible and racist texts that, even if he was friends with Incognito, are despicable. Just imagine, sending anyone you work with a racist and horribly degrading text about that person's family, and tell me just how good of friends you two are after that text. Well, Martin left the team because, apparently, he can stand up for himself without immediately resorting to violence against someone he works with. Incognito got removed from the team, and he is pretty upset that his "friend" Martin is letting Incognito take all this blame for being a so called bully. Alright, that is about as much as I can stand, hope your caught up.
All of this is just background story to the real story. Whose fault is this bullying case? The obvious answer is Incognito, the guy who actually bullied the younger player. But then again, Martin should be held responsible for this whole situation since he never stood up for himself and just fought back. I mean, honestly, why didn't he just punch Incognito in the face?
Yes, this Dolphin's argument is really stupid. So, I'm going to quickly switch over to what actually matters, the Eagles. Our Birds are going into the Redskins game without a home win in over a year. Now, most sane people would say that the team needs to play better at home. However, when one actually looks into the situation, doesn't it make more sense to blame the fans. I mean, granted, the fans pay for their tickets which support the team (which that support is only a fraction of the percent to which we tirelessly offer our heart and soul to the success and failure of this team), but it really is our fault that the Eagles haven't won at home in over a year. Yes, every game has been sold out. Yes, we have been there in rain, snow, freezing cold, for hours on end during seemingly endless games which the Birds might as well have not shown up in order to spare us the misery of yet another blowout loss. These aren't the reasons why the Eagles can't win at home. No, it's because we boo. When something goes wrong, when our offense goes three and out early in the game or when the defense can't get off the field, the players are worried that we are going to start booing them. The players feel like they aren't only playing against the opponent, but also their own fans. It's the fans who are to blame for this home losing streak, we have been putting too much pressure on the players. (As I'm reading over this, I am really fighting the urge to go on a tangent and explain how stupid that argument is since our road record, where the team actually has to face the other team and the crowd, is pretty good)
Am I the only person who sees this as insulting. We don't play the games, we don't scout the other teams (well, not professionally), and we pay to be at the game instead of the other way around. Oh, and by the way, everything that happens on Sunday is our escape from our reality. Sunday is where we as a city get to forget our jobs, our personal problems, our concerns, and come together as a city. One city, bonded through the passion for one team. (I sound like a Sixer's commercial under Doug Collins)
When did we start to blame the victim for what the bully did to them because the victim should have just stood up for themselves? When did winning become the fans responsibility? Yea, I get that this isn't the cleanest of comparisons, but I hope your starting to get the main picture behind all of this. I know that most of the players are not blaming the fans for the losing streak, just as I know most people don't blame the kid getting picked on. The point, in both of these situations, is that there are some people who do truly believe that. I don't think I will ever understand that side of the argument.


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- January 18, 2020 – UMC Women's Event – Chillicothe, MO (Topic: Creativity & Risk-Taking)
- January 31 – February 1, 2020 – FCA Coach's Wives Retreat – Champaign, IL
- February 15, 2020 – Lifepoint Church Marriage Event – Chillicothe, MO (Speaking with Tim Rulo)
- March 23, 2020 – Grace MOPS – Bartlesville, OK (Topic: Creativity & Risk-Taking)
- April 23-25, 2020 – IBCON2020 Introverted Believer's Conference (Topic: "Wired This Way")
Both career and the ministry opportunities that I have been given have allowed me the opportunity to speak to groups of varying size and subject matter. I am available for public speaking engagements or group education seminars on the topics below. Additionally, my husband and I also speak together regarding coaching and marriage (see Anne & Tim below).
Speaking topics:
– Mental health/wellness
– Suicide prevention (QPR certified instructor)
– Motherhood, parenting
– Adolescent development
– Biblical encouragement
Previous Group Speaking Engagements:
– Churches
– Community groups
– Schools
– College guest speaking
(References from speaking engagements available upon request.)
Anne & Tim
Tim and I have had the privilege of leading and speaking at several marriage retreats either for coaches and their spouses or for general marriage events. These range from one night events to full weekend retreats. Please contact me for questions about how we may be able to encourage your group!
Additionally, I am also happy to navigate questions regarding Tim's speaking engagements regarding coaching, leadership development, character education in coaching, etc.
Podcast: For an example of our information, style and humor check out our podcast interview here on First Team Fathers
Previous speaking engagements:
– Mid-Missouri FCA
– IlliniLand FCA
– Capital City Christian Church – Jefferson City, MO
– Hillside Christian Church – Nowata, OK
"The Rulos were wonderful. The scriptures they provided and the narratives to go along with each really spoke to us as a couple. We felt like we could have listened much longer than half a day to the knowledgeable couple."
"We have enjoyed the speakers every year, but Tim and Ann were SO good because they are living exactly what we do and could speak directly to everyday challenges."
"Tim and Anne were AWESOME! Very down to earth and knowing exactly where everyone was at in their circumstances. Everything they talked about we were going thru!"
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A Full Range: Kitchens Before & After
From new appliances, to updated cabinetry, to custom islands and countertops, these kitchen makeovers have all the right ingredients.
The homeowners found their kitchen to be uninspiring, as well as lacking in functionality for their cooking and entertaining needs.
The kitchen sported cherry-stained cabinets, glass mosaic backsplash and granite countertop, along with basic pendant lighting.
The kitchen's footprint was changed, with the island shape redesigned to offer more storage and better traffic flow. Revised elements include a new pantry layout and built-in appliances. Slate-gray painted cabinets and white marble-look quartz countertops add a fresh look. The hood was replaced with an inset version covered in drywall layered with oxidized copper, which added a bright punch of turquoise. Brass cage pendant lights were added above the island.
The homeowner recently purchased this abode, and a kitchen remodel was at the top of their wish list. The result was a fresh new look with a modern white and gray color scheme.
The kitchen's style was reminiscent of the late 1990s. The overall layout worked, but the homeowner disliked the look of the perimeter cabinets. The island was oddly shaped and lacked function. Dark knotty alder cabinets, travertine floors and backsplash, granite countertops appeared dated.
The island and peninsula cabinets, pantry door and the stove hood were replaced. The layout of the island was changed to include seating. The pantry cabinet was converted into a coffee bar. The perimeter cabinets were retained but updated with custom doors and drawer fronts to match the new cabinets. The ceiling was redone with shiplap. Subway tile was installed, spanning from the new quartz countertop to the ceiling. A white hood with stainless steel trim became a focal point for the kitchen, along with the adjacent floating shelves. Dramatic chandelier pendants were added above the island, and the recessed can lights were updated with LEDs.
The homeowner wanted a redesign to result in a lighter and more modern look through the use of materials such as quartz, marble and granite.
The home was built in the late 1980s with raised panel oak cabinets, Corian counters and dark blue mosaic tile backsplashes. The existing island, which was too large and bulky for the scale of the space, was the biggest challenge. Outdated appliances and light fixtures needed to be replaced.
The first order of business was to redesign and replace the kitchen island and incorporate a free-form raised granite bar counter. A full slab of marble was installed above the cooktop for a dramatic accent. The original doors and drawer fronts were replaced with Shaker-style versions in maple that were painted white. Polished chrome hardware finished off the look.
The previous kitchen was dark, dated and too cramped for the needs of a growing family.
The home was built in the late 1980s. The kitchen had dark, heavily grained cabinets. The lower soffits made the room feel closed in. The small-scale ceramic floor tiles and dated appliances needed replacing.
Two partial walls that separated the kitchen and family room were removed. The basic layout was reconfigured, and the refrigerator relocated to an opposite wall. The soffits above the cabinets were taken out, and an archway closed off and replaced with a door. Larger windows, cherry cabinets and sleek stainless appliances were added. The limestone subway tile backsplash creates a contrast with the wood tones. Wood-look flooring differentiates the kitchen from the family room. New lighting was installed, including under-cabinet LEDs, low-profile fixtures and recessed LED lighting in the ceiling.
This '90s-era Southwest-style home's kitchen required re-working to increase its functionality.
The custom, energy-efficient mud adobe home features exposed brick on the inside. The kitchen had a utilitarian feel, with a stainless-steel backsplash. The interior finishes included honey-colored shaker cabinets and outdated appliances. The original L-shape design only allowed for a tiny island and pantry. The layout did not work well for entertaining.
The old kitchen was completely gutted. The sink and stove locations were reversed to create a better flow. The pantry wall was removed to open up the space, and an island was constructed using five mesquite pieces. A new hutch was made of mahogany and stained to match the mesquite countertop. A porcelain tile backsplash complements the adobe walls. Rustic golden alder cabinetry enhances the ranch-style concept.


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text: NAIFA Live is the new monthly meeting format open to all NAIFA members and prospects. Live Watch Parties are held in six locations across the state of North Dakota. If you are not able to attend a watch party, you can also attend virtually. Most NAIFA Live presentations will offer 2 hours of continuing education as well as network opportunities with your fellow NAIFA members. Meetings are held the 3rd Thursday of every month. Watch your inbox for registration information!


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Looking out for our neighbours is a campaign that aims to get people looking out for each other especially those that are most vulnerable so that we can stay happy, healthy and connected. This can help reduce demand on health and care services through early help and preventing ill health.
Although lots of people in West Yorkshire and Harrogate are already doing great things to help those around them, there is still more we can all do to positively impact on the well-being of others.
Rachel Reeves, Member of Parliament for Leeds West and
Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Loneliness is supporting the campaign and said:
"In the last few decades, loneliness has escalated to a social epidemic with communities feeling increasingly disconnected from one another. We must make drastic changes if we are to combat a problem that affects so many and I am delighted to support the 'Looking out for our Neighbours' campaign. The role of community based action in working across public, private and third sectors is vital in tackling loneliness. It is inspiring to see a campaign such as this actively reminding us all that a simple cup of tea could go a long way in improving someone's quality of life."
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Black Creek, commonly known as the Jane and Finch area has a substantial and equally diverse population in the middle class detached and semi detached houses, townhouses, and high-rise tower blocks.
This neighbourhood is bounded by Finch Avenue West on the South, the Humber River on the East, Steeles Avenue West on the North, and the Hwy 400 on the West.
1. School and Education: Blacksmith Public School, Shoreham Public School, Brookview Middle School, Gosford Public School, Driftwood Public School, Westview Centennial Secondary School, St. Augustine Elementary, St. Charles Garnier Elementary, Msgr. Fraser College - Norfinch Secondary, St. Wilfrid Elementary
2. Food and Restaurants: Giorgio D Restaurant, La Campagna Italian Eatery, Roti Palace, China Wok Super Chinese Food, Nhu' Lan, Dinky's Jamaican Restaurant, Black Creek Historic Brewery
10 and 60 on Steeles Avenue - 84 on Norfinch Drive and Peter Kaiser Gate - 35 on Hullmar Drive, Murray Ross Parkway and Shoreham Drive - 35, 84, 195, and 313 on Jane Street - 108 on Driftwood Avenue - 36 on Finch Avenue West


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Gene Simmons has settled a sexual battery lawsuit with a female journalist.
Read more: Gene Simmons accused of sexual assault, "vigorously" denies the claims
Per Billboard, the KISS frontman and the plaintiff informed Los Angeles County Supreme Court Judge the case had been settled. None of the parts shared details about the settlement.
In December 2017, Simmons was accused of making unwanted sexual advances toward a radio and TV host. The plaintiff alleged sexual battery, gender violence, battery and assault.
She claims Simmons made "unwanted, unwarranted sexual advances" against the accuser during an interview at a restaurant he owns in California on Nov. 1, 2017.
The lawsuit accused Simmons of "forcefully" grabbing the accuser's hand and placing it on his knee. It also claims he flicked her throat and placed his hand on her backside. Plus, it alleges that he provided an "incoherent" explanation for his erroneous actions at the time.
The incident happened only a month after Fox News banned the musician from its NYC headquarters for insulting and taunting female staffers.
"I intend to defend myself against any alleged charges you may have been reading about," Simmons tweeted at the time. "For the record, I did not assault the person making the accusations in the manner alleged in the complain or harm her in any way."


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In a workshop located in a suburb of Yaounde, a group of seamstresses produce washable and reusable cloth menstrual pads with cotton sourced locally. These pads will then be distributed in supermarkets, pharmacies and donated in rural communities across Cameroon. Olivia Mvondo Boum is the founder of KmerPad, a cooperative whose mission is to improve the living conditions and hygiene of thousands of young African women through menstrual hygiene accessories and menstrual health workshops.
In several parts of the world, women face many social, economic and cultural challenges when they have their periods – a natural phenomenon and yet taboo in today's society. In Cameroon, as in many developing countries, young women from disadvantaged backgrounds have little to no access to sanitary products (menstrual pads, tampons, cups) because of their expensive cost. Most of them are forced to use alternative solutions such as banana leaves, pieces of cloth or paper that can be detrimental to their health. As a result, some girls have no choice but to miss classes for several days during their menstruation.
According to UNESCO, one in ten school-age African girls do not attend school during menstruation. A poor menstrual hygiene can therefore hinder young women's education and eventually create negative consequences on her life. To address this issue, Olivia Mvondo Boum and her team designed a more affordable alternative for disadvantaged young women: washable and reusable sanitary pads that can last up to two years.
The project was born while Olivia was living in Uganda with her husband who is a human rights worker. Having lived a major part of her life in Europe, she discovered, in this new environment, the various economic and social problems that are facing the most disadvantaged groups of the population, especially young women. She realized that she too, can make a positive contribution.
After conducting several studies on the subject, Olivia and her co-founders decided to manufacture washable and reusable menstrual pads in order to address a major issue faced by many disadvantaged young women in Cameroon: the lack of a good menstrual hygiene. The first product of KmerPad was born under the brand name FAM: a kit made of of three washable and reusable sanitary pads, accessories, and a user guide.
KmerPad works both to support young women's menstrual hygiene and the empowerment of women by guaranteeing stable employment to seamstresses. By providing them with jobs, they can become autonomous and support their families. The manufacturing of these reusable menstrual pads not only meets a societal problem but also helps support the local economy and empowers women while preserving the environment.
"To enable girls to have access to these accessories, we must also educate them about menstrual health." Olivia Mvondo Boum
Olivia and her team travel across Cameroon to run awareness campaigns and training workshops on menstrual hygiene especially among girls and adults from rural communities. The lack of information and the existing myths about menstruation makes it difficult for many people to really understand women's health and menstrual hygiene. It is crucial for her to support the commercialization of menstrual hygiene products with educative workshops in High Schools and Colleges of the targeted communities.
Thanks to the many efforts of Olivia and her team, KmerPad received numerous recognitions worldwide. In 2015, the organization was awarded the SIGEF Price (Social Innovation and Global Ethics Forum) in Switzerland for the best initiative, she also won the 2015 Madiba "Vivre Ensembre" award and is a winner of the Initiative "La France s'engage au sud "launched by French President Francois Hollande, which aims to support and encourage social innovation in developing countries.


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What the Characterization Facility can do for customers from industry
The Characterization Facility is a central research facility residing in the University of Minnesota's College of (Physical) Science and Engineering. It further serves the health sciences and other bio-emphasis fields. Our work involves supporting and carrying out advanced research for both internal (to UMN) and external (industry/government/other academic) institutions.
Thus we offer a broad suite of high level instrumentation for the analysis of all categories of materials (hard/soft, in some cases liquids or in-liquid) and numerous biosystems (e.g., cells, viruses). Our staff has years of pertinent experience with the advanced methods required to deliver in-depth analysis and high-quality results for challenging-to-analyze samples. While we operate in the research-focused environment of the University, we have practical expertise for solving everyday analytical challenges, and have worked with many companies from a wide variety of industries.
Our staff offers high-level analytical methods to answer the more difficult investigative and research & development related questions for your materials and applications. Under confidentiality agreement, we can consult with you on the direction for the investigation and perform the work for you. We offer prompt turn-around time on analysis; however, please be aware that the more difficult the questions asked, the more time and staff resources required to come up with results. Methods specific to your samples may need to be developed, which can involve significant time and cost. We will not suggest methods that clearly are inappropriate to answer your questions; however, not all methods we try will work, which is the nature of more difficult-to-answer questions.
Note that our services differ significantly from those of a typical analytical contracting company which offers a ready-made suite of pat methods, often meaning fast turn-around time on high volumes of samples. However, for such needs we can train your staff on the operation of our instruments and help in the development of methods for more repetitive and routine analysis. Your trained staff can then work independently in your desired time frames, and if applicable can use the data generated at the University within the framework of your internal quality systems. However, while our instrumentation at the Characterization Facility is maintained to a high level of calibration and sensitivity, we cannot offer analysis under ISO or other formal quality regimes.
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With the holidays fast upon us, I thought now would be a suitable time to write about the issue of holiday parenting time. When parents are separated, they often have a set parenting time schedule. Oftentimes, there will even be a Court Order (often an MSA) laying out the parenting schedule. During holidays, however, a separate "holiday schedule" will often apply. In other words, even if you normally have parenting time on a Thursday, that may change if the Thursday in question is Thanksgiving.
How To Negotiate Holiday Parenting Time
When drafting Agreements, family law practitioners often use a standard holiday schedule that will alternate holidays each year. For instance, Father has children for Christmas Eve and Mother has children for Christmas Day in odd years, which is then reversed in even years.
That said, certain holidays carry different meanings to different families. I know that in my own family, Christmas Eve is extremely important. Parents may also celebrate different holidays due to different religions, in which case the standard holiday parenting time may need to be tweaked. What I would like every client of mine to know when it comes to this issue is that they consider the best interests of their children, and that they be willing to work with the other parent to craft a meaningful holiday schedule that works for their specific family.
There have been several times in my career where I have seen parents file Orders to Show Cause or Motions regarding holiday parenting time. Courts are hesitant to interfere with such mundane details of a family, and such arguments can waste a lot of money on attorneys and the court process. It is, in most instances, preferable to resolve these issues via a Consent Order. Again, any prior agreements will work as a sort of "rule-book" regarding holiday parenting time.
However, both parties should, if they can effectively communicate with one another, work towards tweaking the holiday schedule in their and the children's best interests. For example, if a Mother is supposed to have parenting time on Thanksgiving morning, but learns she will be required to finish a project at work at that time, perhaps she can offer to switch times with the Father. This is, in my opinion, much preferable to fights over parenting time.
What Types of "Holidays" May Be Negotiated?
Just about any holiday the parties celebrate can be negotiated. Birthdays and other celebrations may also be negotiated.
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Lucky Dragon Hotel and Casino Resort
Lucky Dragon Hotel and Casino Resort
Lucky Dragon has had a troubled conception. However when it does open we are expecting it to be spectacular. On that point, opening is still scheduled for 2016, we will keep you posted on this. We have gathered as much information that is available so far and present it all here for you. There isn't even a proper website for yet, this is the best there is. Of course as soon as reservations can be made, we will be offering a best price booking guarantee.
From the marketing blurb – The casino is going to be the first in Las Vegas designed from the ground up to create an authentic Asian cultural and gaming experience. – We suspect there won't be an obvious Macau influence within the design of Lucky Dragon however. It will be obviously Asian, but in a Las Vegas style. We are excited about it.
Food Options
Will unsurprisingly include several authentic restaurants and cafes ranging from noodle bars, to high-end dim sum, to tea cafes.
Hotel Rooms
Lucky Dragon will feature only 206 relaxing room. This makes it exceptionally small by current Las Vegas standards. Expert a luxe price for these rooms. However judging by the images below, each room is going to be themed and very impressive.
A (yet to be named) spa with modern amenities around a Chinese theme. Naturally we expect all of the usual Las Vegas hotel amenities as to be present as well, although it doesn't look like a swimming pool is going to be one of them. We are intrigued by the floor plans desciption of an "aspirational" bar and gaming area however.
As well as the usual Las Vegas table games, the Chinese theme means that Baccarat, Pai Gow, Fan Tan, and Sic Bo will have a much greater presence that at other casino's due to their huge popularity with the target market. There will also be Feng Shui designed private gaming parlors, just don't expect an invite to play in them unless you are a very high roller or whale.
Lucky Dragon Artist Impressions and Floor Plans
All Images from EV and A Architects
Estimates place the cost of so far of Lucky Dragon at at least $20 million. Sadly we are now hearing that construction has ceased, and we are unsure of when it will recommence.
We hope that this is only a temporary pause, and that construction will recommence soon. We'll keep you informed.


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Previous proposalLet's Build Apps Not Configure Servers!!
Next proposalOvirt -> Open Your Virtual Data Center
Ephemeral environments
Submitted by Nilesh B (@nilesh) on Sunday, 20 April 2014
Section: Full talk Technical level: Intermediate Status: Rejected
Most people work with multiple environments and each environment is someway different from another. Most often these accumulator properties (custom configurations) grows and left untested.
We can fix those configurations and also get more control on environments.
Ephemeral environments means all nodes/ servers of all kinds in an environment will be created and terminated on demand.
Ephemeral environments extends all benefits of 'Infrastructure as Code' (repeatability & re-producibility). In other words environments as code can also be tested by CI and leverage other automation advantages.
This highlights the bottlenecks in servers having longer shelf life in comparison with others, helps to add stateless configuration, new policies to such servers.
This also helps to identify the configuration differences across environment and automate/ fix the problem associated with environment specific configurations.
Most environments (except production) can be stopped/ terminated when not in function and thus save cost. Also helps in different kinds of estimates such as time to create new environment with specific topology.
System administration, provisioning
Speaker bio
I am an independent devops consultant.
I work with organisations for infrastructure provisioning, automate deployments, centralized logging & monitoring etc.
Vamsee Kanakala (@vamsee)
Hi Nilesh, can you add the tools and technologies you intend to discuss too?


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Date: Apr 19, 2019
Name: Pamela R
State/Province: VA
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Date: Mar 14, 2019
Name: Lisa P
State/Province: FL
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State/Province: GA
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Date: Feb 17, 2019
Name: LuAnn K
State/Province: GA
Really beautiful flowers but deliver was late
Date: Feb 17, 2019
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State/Province: GA
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Date: Dec 10, 2018
Name: Kelly A
State/Province: OH
I have never ordered flowers before. I ordered them online and it was quick and easy.
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Name: Marilyn R
State/Province: GA
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Date: May 18, 2018
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State/Province: GA
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State/Province: GA
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Date: Jan 06, 2017
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State/Province: GA
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Date: Jul 20, 2016
Name: David K
State/Province: GA
Beautiful plant. The family loves it. It was delivered early. We were very pleased.
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State/Province: GA
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Date: Mar 31, 2016
Name: Tarrance S
State/Province: GA
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State/Province: MI
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Name: Debbie P
State/Province: GA
I was very pleased with my recent purchase. I had a special request and they did exactly as I requested. If I need flowers for the Griffin area again, I would definitely use them. I will recommend to others if I have the opportunity.
Date: Dec 08, 2014
Name: Jim and Gayle N
State/Province: GA
the driver was very nice, and the arrangement is to our total satisfaction
Date: May 16, 2012
Name: John J
State/Province: IA
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Name: Michael D
State/Province: GA
Date: Feb 09, 2012
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State/Province: GA
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State/Province: GA
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Date: Mar 02, 2011
Name: Michael T
State/Province: GA
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Date: Feb 02, 2011
Name: Johnny T
State/Province: GA
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State/Province: GA
Date: Nov 15, 2009
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Mac users work in their native Unix environment are familiar with using the terminal to SSH into their Linux based servers. When using a Mac to log into a Windows environment, or vice versa, the task is performed differently. Window machines use a different protocol, one aptly named RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol). For our tutorial, we'll explore how to use your Mac to connect to a Windows server. Let's get started!
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How to Revert a Windows Update
Windows periodically checks for the latest updates and security features for your devices. Automatic updates are implemented with the intention of running your device smoothly and securely. With top security in mind, most Liquid Web servers are set to automatically install these updates thus saving you the task of remembering to implement critical updates or patches.
The vast majority of the times, windows updates complete successfully, keeping you and your customers safe. These updates rarely cause any server issues, but you may find that you want to roll back an update due to an unforeseen server change. Fear not, in this tutorial we'll show you how to easily undo a Windows update on 2016, 2008R2 and 2012R2 servers.
Server 2016 with Windows 10
- Click on the Start button, search for Windows Update and hit Enter.
- Go to View Update History and select Uninstall Updates. Click the update you are wanting to uninstall/remove. (Generally, these are the most recent installs.)
- When the installed update window comes up, you can see the updates by name, KB number, type of program, version, and even the date of installation.
- Select the update and choose Uninstall. Follow the on screen instructions.
- Depending on the update, there may be a need to reboot the server to complete removal.
- While you are still in the Windows Update screen, select the offending update and click Hide Update. ** Once the Update is fixed and it is safe to install, then you can go in and manually install it on your system.
Complete the removal of the update by rebooting the server.
Server 2008R2 and 2012R2 with Windows 7/8
- Go to the Start button and select Control Panel.
- Go to Programs >> Uninstall a program.
- Select the program and right-click to Uninstall.
- Select the update you would like to revert.
- Select Yes to uninstall the selected update.
- Select the Restart Now button.
- While you are still in the Updates screen, select the offending update and right-click, to select Hide Update. ** To re-instate the update you can manually install it on your system.
Complete the removal of the update by rebooting the server.
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How to Install MySQL on Windows
If you're using a Windows-based server to host your content, you may using Microsoft's database server product, MSSQL. However, licensing restrictions can make using MSSQL difficult, especially for small businesses. Microsoft offers a free version of MSSQL called MSSQL Express that will be suitable for many users, but this version does have limitations on database size and memory usage. If you need a more robust database solution but want to try something with a lower cost (like a free, open-source database server), you could try MySQL database server.
MySQL is a standard part of the typical Linux server build (or LAMP stack) but is also available for use on Windows operating systems. Depending on your needs, you could fully develop your database in MySQL. Many popular Content Management Systems (CMS) also use MySQL by default, so using MySQL to manage those applications may be beneficial. MySQL and MSSQL can be run on the same server at the same time, so you're free to use both or to experiment as needed.
Installing MySQL on your Windows server is as simple as downloading an MSI Installer package and clicking through a few options.
- Download the MySQL Installer from dev.mysql.com. The two download options are a web-community version and a full version. The web-community version will only download the server, by default, but you can select other applications (like Workbench) as desired. The full installer will download the server and all the recommended additional applications. (You'll also be asked to create a user account, but you skip this part by scrolling down to the bottom and clicking "No thanks, just start my download".)
- Run the installer that you downloaded from its location on your server, generally by double-clicking.
NoteYou can use this same MSI Installer to upgrade currently installed versions of MySQL as well! As is typical, the first step is accepting the license agreement, then click Next.
- Determine which setup type you would like to use for the installation:
- Developer Default: this is the full installation of MySQL Server and the other tools needed for development. If you are building your database from the ground up or will be managing the data directly in the database, you'll want to use this setup type.
- Server Only: if you only need MySQL Server installed for use with a CMS or other application and will not be managing the database directly, you can install just the server (you can always install additional tools later).
- Custom: this setup type will allow you to customize every part of the installation from the server version to whichever additional tools you select.
- Install the server instance and whichever additional products you selected. Then begin the configuration process by selecting the availability level (most users will use the default, standalone version).
- Complete the configuration process by following the on-screen instructions. You'll want to make sure to install MySQL as a Service so that Windows can automatically start the service after a reboot or can restart the service if it fails. For additional, step-by-step instructions, see MySQL Server Configuration with MySQL Installer.
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How to Install React JS in Windows
React.js (React) is an open-source JavaScript library useful in building user interfaces. React is a library so our main focus for this article is installing a JavaScript environment and a Package Manager so that we can download and install libraries including React.
When we are done, you will have a React environment you can use to start development on your Liquid Web server.
Install Node.js
The first step is to download the Node.js installer for Windows. Let's use the latest Long Term Support (LTS) version for Windows and choose the 64-bit version, using the Windows Installer icon.
Once downloaded, we run the Node.js installer (.msi fuke) and follow the steps to complete the installation.
Now that we have Node.js installed, we can move on to the next step.
The Command Prompt Environment
We'll need to use the command prompt (command line) to interact with Node.js and the Node Package Manager (NPM) to install React. Let's take a few minutes to cover the commands we'll need to use to get around. Here are the basic commands we will need to get around and create folders/directories:
Open a Command Prompt in Windows
Click the Start Menu (1), start typing the word command (2), then choose either Command Prompt or the Node.js command prompt (3) — either choice will work.
A command prompt window will open with the path showing as C:\Users\<username> where the <username> on your system will be the user you are logged in as.
To execute a command, we type the command and any required options, then press Enter to execute it and see the results. Let's walk through each of the commands listed above to see what happens:
Let's look at the contents of the downloads folder with this command:
dir downloads
The path shows we are still in the directory C:\Users\ReactUser>, however, we are looking at the contents of C:\Users\ReactUser\downloads and we see that it has one file. Let's move to the downloads directory with this command:
cd downloads
We've changed to the downloads folder as the command prompt shows C:\Users\ReactUser\Downloads>. You can use the dir command to see the contents of this directory/folder. Next, let's go back to the previous directory with this command:
Now we are back to where we started. Let's create a new directory for our first project and name it reactproject1. We'll use the command:
mkdir reactproject1
Again, we use the dir command to list the files within our current folder.
If you want to learn more about commands, please check out these links:
- https://commandwindows.com/command3.htm
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/administration/windows-commands/windows-commands
Install React on Windows
There are two ways to install React for your projects. Let's look at each approach so that you can decide which one you prefer to use.
Option 1
- Create a project folder
- Change to the project folder
- Create a package.json file
- Install React and other modules you choose
This install option allows you to full control over everything that is installed and defined as dependencies.
Step 1: To get started, we need to open a command prompt.
Step 2: Create a project folder named reactproject1:
mkdir reactproject1
Press Enter to execute the command, and we get a new directory called reactproject1. If you did this as part of the Command Prompt examples, you could skip this step as it will tell you that it already exists.
Step 3: Move to the project folder, using cd reactproject1, so we can install React into it.
cd reactproject1
At this point, you will see your prompt indicate C:\Users\ReactUser\reactproject1.
Step 4: Create a package.json file, the following command will walk you through creating a package.json file.
npm init
Step 5: Install React and other modules using npm install — save react, thiswill install React into your project and update the package.json file with dependencies.
npm install --save react
We can install additional packages using npm install — save and the name of the package we want to install. Here we are installing react-dom: npm install — save react-dom
npm install --save react-dom
Option 2
- Install Create-React-App package to simplify the process of creating and installing React into your projects
Step 1: To get started, we need to open a command prompt and type npm install -g create-react-app. This installs the Create-React-App module which makes it very easy to create and deploy React into projects with a single command.
npm install -g create-react-appCreate-React-App is installed in the following location: C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Roaming\npm\node_modules\create-react-app\
Once Create-React-App is installed, we can use it to create a project folder and install React and dependencies automatically.
To make sure you are in the desired directory when creating a new project, you can use dir to see where you are, and cd <directory_name> or cd.. to get to the desired location.
Step 2: To create a new project and deploy React into it, we run create-react-app <project_name>. Let's do this to create reactproject2.
create-react-app reactproject2
The entire process is automated and begins with creating a new React app folder for the project, then installs packages and dependencies. The default packages include react, react-dom, and react-scripts. The installation will take a few minutes.
Run a React Project Application
To run our new project, we need to use the command prompt to change to the project folder, then start it. The cd reactproject2 command will take us to the reactproject2 folder.
cd reactproject2
And npm start will run the project application.
The default browser will open and load the project:
To learn more about React, you may find these links helpful:
- https://www.codecademy.com/articles/how-to-create-a-react-app
- https://www.tutorialspoint.com/reactjs/index.htm
- https://www.techomoro.com/?s=React
You now have your environment set for building out projects! If you are running our lightning fast servers, our support team is at your disposal for any questions you may have.
How to Install Apache on a Windows Server
When looking to host web sites or services from a Windows server, there are several options to consider. It is worth reviewing the strengths and weaknesses of each server type to determine which one is most likely to meet your particular needs before you spend the time installing and configuring a web service.
Some of the most common web servers available for Windows services are Tomcat, Microsoft IIS (Internet Information Services), and of course the Apache server. Many server owners will choose to use a control panel which manages most of the common tasks usually needed to administer a web server such as e-mail and firewall configuration.
At LiquidWeb, that option means you're using one of our Fully Managed Windows Servers with Plesk. Alternately, some administrators who need more flexibility choose one of our Core or Self-Managed Windows Servers. This article is intended for the latter type of server with no Plesk (or other) server management control panel.
Pre-Flight Check
This guide was written for a 64-bit Windows server since a modern server is more likely to utilize that platform. There are also a few potential issues with Apache on a Win32 systems (non 64-bit) which you should be aware of and can be reviewed here.
Downloading Apache:
While there are several mirrors to choose from for downloading the pre-compiled Apache binaries for windows, we'll be using ApacheHaus for our purposes.
Download Here:
(This is the 64-bit version with OpenSSL version 1.1.1a included). If you would like to utilize an alternate version they are listed here:
Install Apache on Windows
We will assume that you have installed all the latest available updates for your version of Windows. If not, it is very important to do so now to avoid unexpected issues. These instructions are specifically adapted from the directions provided by ApacheHaus where we obtained the binary package. You may find the entire document in the extracted Apache folder under the file "readme_first.html".
Visual C++ Installation
Before installing Apache, we first need to install the below package. Once it has been installed, it is often a good idea to restart the system to ensure any remaining changes requiring a restart are completed.
- Download the Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable Package and install it. It is located here.
Note:Download the x64 version for 64 bit systems.
- Restart (optional but recommended).
Apache Installation
- Extract the compressed Apache download. While you can extract it to any directory it is a best practice to extract it to the root directory of the drive it is located on (our example folder is located in C:\Apache24). This is the location we will be using for these instructions. Please note that once installed you can see Apache's base path by opening the configuration file and checking the "ServerRoot" directive).
- Open an "Administrator" command prompt. (Click the Windows "Start" icon, then type "cmd". Right-click the "Command Prompt" item which appears, and select "Run As Administrator.")
- Change to the installation directory (For our purposes C:\Apache24\bin).
- Run the program httpd.exe.
- You will likely notice a dialogue box from the Windows Firewall noting that some features are being blocked. If this appears, place a checkmark in "Private Networks…" as well as "Public Networks…", and then click "Allow access."
- As noted in the ApacheHaus instructions:
"You can now test your installation by opening up your Web Browser and typing in the address: http://localhost
If everything is working properly, you should see the Apache Haus' test page."
To shut down the new Apache server instance, you can go back to the Command Prompt and press "Control-C".
- Now that you have confirmed the Apache server is working and shut it down, you are ready to install Apache as a system service.
- In your Command Prompt window, enter (or paste) the following command:
httpd.exe -k install -n "Apache HTTP Server"
Installing the 'Apache HTTP Server' service
The 'Apache HTTP Server' service is successfully installed.
Testing httpd.conf....
Errors reported here must be corrected before the service can be started.
(this line should be blank)
- From your Command Prompt window enter in the following command and press 'Enter.'
Look for the service "Apache HTTP Server." Looking towards the left of that line you should see "Automatic." If you do not, double-click the line and change the Startup Type to "Automatic."
- Restart your server and open a web browser once you are logged back in. Go to this page in the browser's URL bar: http://localhost/
Configure Windows' Firewall
To allow connections from the Internet to your new web server, you will need to configure a Windows Firewall rule to do so. Follow these steps:
- Click the "Windows Start" button, and enter "firewall." Click the "Windows Firewall With Advanced Security" item.
- Click "New Rule" on the right-hand sidebar.
- Select "Port," and click Next. Select the radio button next to "Specific remote ports:" Enter the following into the input box: 80, 443, 8080
- Click Next, then select the radio button next to "Allow the connection."
- Click Next, ensure all the boxes on the next page are checked, then click Next again.
- For the "name" section enter something descriptive enough that you will be able to recognize the rule's purpose later such as: "Allow Incoming Apache Traffic."
- Click "finish."
- Try connecting to your server's IP address from a device other than the one you are using to connect to the server right now. Open a browser and enter the IP address of your server. For example http://192.168.1.21/. You should see the test webpage.
- For now, go back to the windows firewall and right-click the new rule you created under the "Inbound Rules" section. Click "Disable Rule." This will block any incoming connections until you have removed or renamed the default test page as it exposes too much information about the server to the Internet. Once you are ready to start serving your new web pages, re-enable that firewall rules, and they should be reachable from the Internet again.
That's it! You now have the Apache Web Server installed on your Windows server. From here you'll likely want to install some Apache modules. Almost certainly you will need to install the PHP module for Apache, as well as MySQL. Doing so is beyond the scope of this tutorial; however, you should be able to find a variety of instructions by searching "How to Install PHP (or other) Apache module on Windows server," or similar at your favorite search engine.
5 Android/iPhone Apps for IT Admins
As administrators for our servers, we may find ourselves needing to do certain things while on the go. We may also not have a laptop or PC within reach. But one thing most of us have at all times is a cell phone. Whether we have an Android or an iPhone, most of us do possess a smartphone. One thing great about these smartphones is their constant connection to the Internet. Having that constant connection makes it simple to use various apps that assist with admin tasks through our smartphones. Here is a list of five applications available both on iPhone and Android. If you are interested in checking them out, click on your phone's type next to the application name. You can also search for these applications by name in your smartphone's app store. Continue reading "5 Android/iPhone Apps for IT Admins"
How to Secure a Site in IIS
When investigating site infections or defacing on a Windows Servers, the most common root cause is poor file security or poor configuration choices when it comes to how IIS should access file content. The easiest way to prevent this is to start with a secure site.
Setting up a website in IIS is exceedingly easy, but several of the default settings are not optimum when it comes to security or ease of management. Further, some practices that used to be considered necessary or standards are no longer or were never necessary, to begin with. As such, we recommend that you follow these steps to set up a website to ensure that it is set up correctly and securely. And while some of these setting or permission changes may seem nitpicky, they go a long way on systems that host multiple domains or multiple tenants as they prevent any cross-site file access.
Add the Site to IIS
To add a website in IIS (Internet Information Services), open up the IIS manager, right-click on Sites, and select Add Website.When adding a site to IIS, we typically recommend using the domain name as the "Site name" for easy identification. Next, under "Physical path", you will need to supply the path to where your website content is located or use the "…" to navigate to and select the folder. Configuration options under "Connect as…" and "Test Settings…" do not need to be modified.
When it comes to configuring site bindings, popular belief suggests that you should select a specific IP from the "IP address" drop dropdown; however, that is based on out of date practices typically in relation to how SSLs used to require dedicated IPs. This is no longer necessary and can actually cause issues when getting into any eplicated or highly available configuration, so it is best to leave IP addresses set to All Unassigned and type the domain name you plan to host in the "Host name" field. Do note that you can only supply one value here; additional host names can be added after creating the site by right-clicking on the site and going to Bindings. Further, depending on your needs, you may opt to select "https" instead of "http". To host a site with an SSL, please visit our article on the subject after setting up the site to add an SSL and configure it.
Set the Anonymous User
Technically that is all you need to do to set up a site in IIS; however, the site may or may not work, and the security settings on the site are not optimum. The next step in securing your site is to configure the IIS user that will access your files. To do this, you will need to change the associated Anonymous user and make a few security changes on the website's content folder.
In IIS, select your new site on the left, in the main window double click on Authentication, select Anonymous Authentication, and then click "Edit…" on the right action bar.
What is IUSR in IIS?
By default, a new site in IIS utilizes the IUSR account for accessing files. This account is a built-in shared account typically used by IIS to access file content. This means that it will use the application pool's identity (user) to access file content.
It may be okay to leave this configured if you only plan on hosting one domain; however, when it comes to hosting multiple domains, this is not secure as it would then be possible for any site using the same account to access files from another site. As such, and as a standard practice, we recommend switching away from using the IUSR account for sites, and instead selecting "Application pool identity" and clicking OK. Alternately, you could manually create a user on the system for each site; however, then you need to manage credentials for an additional user, need to configure permissions for two users (the anonymous user and the application pool user) and possible complications with password complexity and rotation requirements your server or organization may have.
There is nothing further you need to configure in IIS in terms of security; however, for reference, let's take a look at the application pool settings really quick. To check the settings on the application pool, in IIS, select Application Pools on the left menu, select the application pool for the site you created (typically the same name as the name of the site), and then click "Advanced Settings…" on the right action bar.
In here, the related setting is the identity, which by default is "ApplicationPoolIdentity". This means to access file content, IIS and the associated application pool will use a hidden, dynamic user based off the name of the application pool to access files. This user has no associated password, can only be used by IIS, and only has access to files specifically granted to it. As such, it removes the requirement of managing system users and credentials.
Set Folder Permissions in IIS
Now, as mentioned, the "ApplicationPoolIdentity" user has very few permissions, so the next and last step is to ensure that the website files have proper security settings set on them. Browse through your file system and find the folder where you plan on hosting your site's files. Right-click on the folder and go to properties. In the properties interface, select the Security tab.
By default, there are a number of security permissions set up on the folder that are unnecessary and potentially insecure (there may be more than shown here). To best secure a site, we recommend removing all but the "SYSTEM" and "Administrators" groups and adding the "ApplicationPoolIdentity" user (and possibly any other user you may require, such as an FTP user); however, to do this, you will need to disable inheritance. To do this, click on "Advanced", then click on "Disable inheritance".
Here you will get a popup asking if you want to copy the current settings or start with no settings. Either option can work; however, it is easier to copy the current settings and then remove the unnecessary permissions. So select "ConvertConcert inherited permissions into explicit permission on this object" and then click OK.
At this point, to remove the unnecessary permissions, click Edit and remove everything other than the "SYSTEM" and "Administrators" groups. Next, you need to add the "ApplicationPoolIdentity" user to this folder. To do this, click "Add…". Now, depending on your server configuration, you may get a pop-up asking for you to authenticate to an active directory domain. Simply click the cancel button a few times until you get the Select Users of Groups screen shown below.
On this screen, you will want to make sure that the "Location" selected is your computer. If it is not, click "Locations…" and select your computer (should be at the top; you may also need to click cancel on some authentication windows here as well).
The "ApplicationPoolIdentity" user is a hidden user, so it is not possible to search for this user. As such, you will have to type the username to add it. The username you will need to type is "IIS AppPool\<applicationpoolname>". Please see the following example and fill yours out accordingly:
Once you type the user name, click OK. Now that you've added the user, which is by default only granted read permissions, you will want to verify your security settings look similar to the following image, and then click OK.
And with that, you're done and have a secure site ready to be viewed by the masses without needing to fear that hackers will deface it.
Securing within Powershell
As a bonus, if you're looking to get your fingers wet with some Powershell, the steps covered in this article can also be accomplished on a Windows Server 2012 or newer server through Powershell. Simply fill out the first two variables with your domain name and the path to your content, and then run the rest of the PowerShell commands to set up the site in IIS and configure folder permissions.
[String]$Domain = '<domain_Name>'
[String]$Root = '<path_to_your_content>'
Import-Module WebAdministration
#Create App pool & Website
New-WebAppPool -Name $Domain
New-Website -Name $Domain -HostHeader $Domain -PhysicalPath $Root -ApplicationPool $Domain
Set-WebConfigurationProperty -Filter system.webServer/security/authentication/anonymousAuthentication -Location $Domain -PSPath MACHINE/WEBROOT/APPHOST -Name userName -Value ''
#Optionally add www. Binding
New-WebBinding -Name $Domain -HostHeader www.$Domain -ErrorAction
#Remove inheritance (copy)
$ACL = Get-ACL $Root
$ACL.SetAccessRuleProtection($True,$True) | Out-Null
$ACL.Access | ?{ !(($_.IdentityReference -eq 'NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM') -or ($_.IdentityReference -eq 'BUILTIN\Administrators')) } | %{ $ACL.RemoveAccessRule( $_ ) } | Out-Null
$ACL | Set-ACL
#Add IIS user permissions
$ACL = Get-ACL $Root
$acl.SetAccessRuleProtection($False, $True)
$Rule = New-Object System.Security.AccessControl.FileSystemAccessRule("IIS AppPool\$Domain", "ReadAndExecute", "ContainerInherit, ObjectInherit", "None", "Allow")
$acl | Set-Acl
Additional Notes: In some cases, sites may need additional write or modify permissions on specific files or folders for file uploads, cache files, or other content. It is important that you do not apply modified permissions to the entire site. Instead, modify specific directories or files as needed. To apply these settings, go to the file or folder that needs modification, right-click on it, and select Properties. Switch to the Security tab and click Edit. In there, select the user that has the name of the website (liquidweb.com in my example above), select modify under the Allow column, and then click OK. This will give the ApplicationPoolIdentity and IIS the ability to write to or modify the file(s) or folder(s).
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How to Check Server Load on a Windows Server
What Does Server Load Mean?
Checking a server's load allows us to evaluate server resources and confirm they are sufficient for any running application. It enables us to troubleshoot slow performance and reliably pinpoint any server resource that may need attention.
While there are many tools and options available, today let's focus on Windows Task Manager as a way to help us quickly see what is going on, and interact with applications, processes, and services to identify the load. This article will also include an introduction to Resource Monitor as it can be opened from Task Manager to provide more detail.
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Troubleshooting: Locked Out of RDP
How Do I Get Back Into RDP?
You may be working from a local machine that has an IP that is not scoped on that RDP port, making it impossible for you to gain remote access to add the IP address to the RDP rule's scope. Do not fret; there is a simple and quick way to add your IP to the RDP scoping (or any others entities such as MySQL or MSSQL) right through your Plesk interface in your local browser. You can watch this video, or scroll down for step-by-step directions.
For security purposes, it is always recommended that you scope off your Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) connection on your server. Putting a scope on the RDP rule in the Windows Firewall will allow only the indicated IP addresses to gain access to the server through Remote Desktop Protocol. The issue is that many of us do not have static IP addresses, but rather Dynamic IP addresses. This means that while at one time our IP address may be 120.32.111.01, it may change to something like 95.42.121.01 later. So if you were to add 120.32.111.01 to the RDP firewall for a customer or a system administrator, then you may need to add another rule for a different IP address.
Adding Your IP in Plesk
Step 1: Log in to Plesk
First, we need to make sure we know how to get to that Plesk login page. By default, the Plesk login page is https://<YourServerIP>:8443. For example https://126.96.36.199:8443
We should arrive on a page with this in the center. Go ahead and type in Admin for the username and your password for Plesk. Usually, that password is set up by our team and is the default Server Administrator Password. Sometimes the username is Administrator, depending on a few variables. But one of the two user names should be fine.
Step 2: Tools & Settings
The first thing we need to do after we log into Plesk through the previous page is to navigate to the Firewall Rules. Go ahead and click on Tools & Settings. It will be located in the right sidebar near the bottom as shown below.
Step 3: Firewall
Once we pull up Tools & Settings go ahead and click on our destination, Firewall. You will find that option under the Security section. It will be the second option, just under Security Policy.
Step 4: Firewall Rules
After we are in the Firewall management, go ahead and click on Firewall Rules. This is where we will add the rule to allow a certain IP address to gain RDP access.
Step 5: Add a Firewall Rule
Under Tools, after going into the Firewall Rules, we will see the option labeled Add Firewall Rule. Go ahead and click on that, bringing us to our next step.
Step 6: Add Detail the the New Rule
This is the page that we see after clicking on Add Firewall Rule. It can seem to be complicated and intimidating for some beginner level System Administrators, but it is quite simple.
If you or your client are not sure what that IP address that needs RDP access is, Liquid Web has a great site to visit that will only display your IP address here.
Here is an example of what you will find at https://ip.liquidweb.com.
While this particular example IP will not be the one that the customer or the System Administrator will see, (when visited on the local machine) the page will display the IP address that needs to be added to the rule for this RDP session to connect. That will be the only information that will be displayed on this page. Simply copy that IP address and use it in the instructions below.
Once you enter the IP address into the text box under Remote addresses, you do need to click the ADD button before clicking on OK.
As mentioned above, after clicking the ADD button while the IP address is entered into the Add an IP address or a network text box, it will be placed into the left text box. After that step, you will then be able to click OK to apply this rule to the firewall for the server.
Step 7: Connect to RDP
The individual at that IP address can now access the server via RDP. If you would like more information on how to use Remote Desktop Connection, you can find a help article explaining exactly how to do that here.
Congratulations! You now know how to add an IP address to an RDP rule that will allow a user to connect if the RDP is scoped off to the public. This can be done many times. Although Plesk does not allow you to edit the rule, you will have to create a new one each time. But this shouldn't cause any issues. Also, keep in mind that this method can be used for any port, including MySQL and MSSQL.
If you ever have any trouble with your Liquid Web server, feel free to contact us through our chats system, by submitting a ticket, or by calling 800-580-4985. We'd love to help!
How to Install VirtualBox on Ubuntu 16.04
What is a VirtualBox?
This is handy when you need to run software that is only available on one Operating System, for example, if you wanted to run Windows software on your Ubuntu computer or vice versa. The only limitations are RAM and disk space for running each virtual machine. Continue reading "How to Install VirtualBox on Ubuntu 16.04"


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Reviews Summary
Here's what the reviewers think about the Hynes Eagle Veegul:
Reviewers like these things about the Hynes Eagle Veegul
- Some users like its streamlined shape.
- A lot of users love its adjustable backpack straps that make it easy and comfortable to carry.
- Many users enjoy its wide opening with wrings inside and double zipper closure for a convenient and easy way of stuffing necessities.
- Some users are surprised with the amount of space it offer to contain books, binders, folders and laptop, plus exterior front zipper pocket and side pockets to hold cell phone, pens, flash drives, mints, keys and other small, frequently used items.
- Some users love how the top grab handle, padded back panel and a convenient shoulder strap offer versatile, comfortable carrying options to suit any style.
- Front zipper pouch proved very useful in storing frequently used items that users may need to keep within easy reach.
- The handy back zipper makes it easy to reach stuff inside without having to open up the whole bag as noted by a number of reviewers.
- Stylish, multifunctional, spacious, functional zippers, versatility and easy access doctor bag style wide opening makes this a highly recommended bag.
Reviewers don't like these things
- Some users said that the material wears out quickly.
- A few reviewers thought the bag is super cute and stylish but zipper pulls were broken.
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Last updated on July 04, 2019


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It's no surprise to hear that New Orleans is renowned for its unique culture, excellent cuisine and multimillion dollar tourism industry. What's new and exciting is the recognition the Crescent City is receiving for entrepreneur start-ups, quality of life and an up-and-coming fashion industry.
This summer, Women's Wear Daily Magazine (WWD) visited New Orleans to find out firsthand what the New Orleans fashion buzz was all about.
Rebecca Kleinman left no stone unturned, as she visited numerous boutiques, shopping centers and local designers to understand what made specialty boutiques, Vernon's Clothier, Haute Boutique and Fifteen22 [all newbie retailers with brick and mortar location], take the leap into retail. She sought why national designer Michael Kors chose New Orleans premiere shopping center; The Shops at Canal Place to debut the first of two lifestyle concepts stores in the metropolitan area. And why designers Suzanne Perron, Jolie and Elizabeth, Stephanie Young, (Fashion Week New Orleans '12 Top Design Winner) are determine to succeed at their craft in the city they are committed to help rebuild.
Contributing to this reemerging industry, New Orleans saw the introduction of its first fashion week in 2011. The event brought the common thread of designers, retailers, buyers, and media together under one roof while showcasing a series of runway fashion shows and special industry events. Fashion Week New Orleans embraces all genres of fashion, typified through its signature "Top Design Competition" and over 50 amazing runway shows. It has quickly become the most talked about fashion event in the Gulf Coast region and also referenced in the WWD article.
With the help of The Idea Village and New Orleans Business Alliance, the Gulf Coast fashion industry is also seeing a surge in start-ups and corporations investing in the future of New Orleans. Founded in 2000, The Idea Village is a non-profit organization with a mission to identify, support, and retain entrepreneurial talent in New Orleans. The Idea Village is a globally recognized leader of entrepreneurship by catalyzing an entrepreneurial ecosystem that has provided direct support to over 1,798 New Orleans entrepreneurs.
The New Orleans Business Alliance uses a cluster-based strategy to inform its economic development efforts. The NOLABA actively pursues industry sectors where there are distinct competitive advantages and where a cluster of companies has formed. Tthe NOLABA works in partnership with Louisiana Economic Development and Greater New Orleans, Inc.to ensure that their target list aligns with state and regional economic development goals.
There are other conversations buzzing around as well. Other groups and organizations are discussing fashion incubator programs and educational programs. And, others have already taken the plunge in creating a new industry. Such is the case when Lisa Iacono and Tam Huynh, partnered together to form NOLA Sewn. The idea for NOLA Sewn happened when Iacono, a fashion designer, was searching for a local manufacture to outsource her sewing needs. Not having success in finding what she needed, she saw a niche for a New Orleans based garment manufacturing; and NOLA Sewn was born.
It is clear that there is a collective effort to build a new and better fashion industry in New Orleans that's far superior than what existed before [Hurricane Katrina]; and with the many individuals working toward the common goal, New Orleans is on the way to achieving just that.
The complete WWD story "New Orleans Retail Rebirth", written by Rebecca Kleinman's, can be read by clicking here.


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Mr. Speaker, I am honoured and very proud to represent the people of Montmagny—L'Islet—Kamouraska—Rivière-du-Loup.
When I was elected, I started touring my riding. In the spring, I visited our schools to explain what the Government of Canada was, the way it worked, and the process of passing a bill. Since at that time the Liberal Party had already introduced the possibility of passing a bill to legalize marijuana, that was the example of a bill that I used. We already had an idea of what this bill was, and I spoke about it openly, mostly to primary and secondary school students, as well as CEGEP students.
At some of these meetings I led in 10 different schools, I talked to 300 students between the ages of 12 and16 in an auditorium. I presented them the bill as it was written. I explained to them that it legalized the production of marijuana at home, among other things, and that it did not contain meaningful provisions addressing drug-impaired driving. In short, by discussing the various elements of the bill, I asked the students to tell me, by raising their hand, if they agreed with the legalization of marijuana.
To my amazement, 80% of the young people in my riding raised their hands to say they did not agree. These were not seniors in homes, these were students. I was stunned because I thought that the Prime Minister's sunny ways would have encouraged open-mindedness and the liberalization of pretty much everything. However, these young people unequivocally showed me that they did not at all agree with legalizing marijuana, for all kinds of reasons. This also gave us more opportunities for discussion.
That said, I was also able to meet with groups of seniors, including members of all the senior citizen clubs in my riding, and some groups of farm women. These women do a lot of work with young people, since they train them for all kinds of trades. All these groups are in daily contact with young people. They also told me unequivocally that they oppose the legalization of marijuana.
I have no words to describe the government's level of hypocrisy with this bill, which would be in violation of three international treaties, among other things. The government claims to respect the UN and to abide by international treaties. It says that it works all over the world and that it has taken all sorts of steps to ensure international consistency, and yet this bill is in violation of three major international treaties on drug control. Apparently, that is no big deal.
Also, the Liberals keep on boasting that their actions are based on science and the facts. That is what they have been telling us non stop for the past two years, and yet, the science is quite clear—


text: Ethics and Enlightened LeadershipRE SugeridoHis Holiness the Dalai Lama spoke at an inaugural event for a new institute in his name, the Dalai Lama Center for Ethics and Transformative Values. He tempered his provocative ideas about promoting ethics in a secular society with a stream of lively banter. He recalled that he had visited a homeless shelter in San Francisco the other day and told a man he met that he, too, had suffered the same fate after he went into exile in 1959. "I said, 'me too. Homeless'."Tema: general: