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Ann Buss is a figurative oil painter with a degree in creative writing who also works as the ACE Coordinator and Writing Center Supervisor at Bryn Athyn College. Another fascinating fact – she lived for 10 years in South Africa while raising her five children. She lives now in Bryn Athyn, PA and often posts images of her work on her Facebook page, Ann Buss Artwork.
How have the years you lived in South Africa influenced your artwork?
I started painting in South Africa because my youngest started going to preschool. I painted in watercolor for six years, going to a Durban artist for lessons. Then in 2007 I realized I wanted to learn oils, so I switched to Pascale Chandler. I saw her work at a show and I thought, "I don't know who that is, but I need to learn oils from her." So I got a referral from another artist and I sort of shoe-horned myself into Pascale's studio. She was full, and said she didn't usually take beginners, but she let me stay. I attended lessons in her studio from then until we moved away in 2010.
In South Africa so much is new–the country is sort of remaking itself in the wake of the end of apartheid–and to me the art scene felt wide open like that, too. A glorious freedom. Personally, I felt free too, because I had house help three days a week and I did not need to hold down a job for money and could devote myself to my art. I think I focused more on that than on family for a while. I also felt free because I was this American over in Africa who was sort of incognito or at least becoming a new version of myself like one does in a foreign land. I was at liberty to say I am a painter when before I hardly dared to say I am artistic.
I loved my art group and painting with them in Pascale's studio in Durban. There were sliding glass doors open almost constantly, and a bricked patio under a huge avocado tree. At tea time (about 11am) we'd knock off for a bit and all sit around a table under the tree along with her orchids and have tea and cake. The other artists were doing good work, most of them, and the energy in that studio really worked for me. Pascale worked as a guide and a co-collaborator as much as a tutor. I learned a great deal from her. She knew how to say just what I needed. On top of that, her own work is fabulous.
Who are some of your artistic influences?
I used to go nuts for Matisse, and I do love him. I started loving the work of Diebenkorn a little later (and then found out that he cites Matisse as a formative influence!). I'm really interested in the way Marlene Dumas puts paint down, leaving thin washy layers for part of the work, and building up other areas. Lately, I've been inspired by Peter Doig for his willingness to use oil more like watercolor and let accidents happen and build on them.
Your figurative paintings tell such interesting stories. How has your experience as a writer influenced your work as a painter?
I trained as a creative writer, graduating from Dickinson, but at some point in the hurly burly of early child raising I realized that I didn't really have any stories to tell, and that I always thought in terms of pictures or images. So I took Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain in Seattle and just kept going from there, making painting my main focus in life after we moved to South Africa.
Right now I teach college students how to write papers and the connection that makes to painting is to confirm in me that a writer or a painter has to pursue their work in similar ways. They have to start with an idea and pursue it and then evaluate how well it is speaking, adjusting the focus of the work or clarifying the focus as they go. In a written piece you might say, What is your point? or What is your thesis? I ask myself that when I'm painting, especially when trying to figure out what is bothering me about a work. Sometimes I only know an emotion it's about, but that's enough to know what to omit and what to highlight.
When/How/Why did you join MamaCITA?
I heard about MamaCITA through my sister Gillian, who has been a Mama for a long time. I was eager to find a group of working artists who take images seriously and feel art is important. My only regret is that my other commitments get in the way of painting sessions and even my own studio time.
What is your typical work day like?
I have a studio on the property and it's a lovely haven, even if it does also house the family free weights and bench press. I get in there 2 days a week (when I'm not putting on any daughter's wedding). I have to turn on the wood pellet stove in advance so the place can heat up. I have collections of photos, most taken by myself, and I often start out by doing some drawing from one of those that I'm interested in. I loosen up with some drawing and redrawing of an image so that I can get to know it well enough to start working some changes on it. Then I like to play with different ways of putting images on canvas. I used to always draw in on with paint and then go for layers of color, leaving the dark outlines showing. Lately, I am into putting down thick layers of gesso and working on that when it's dry with thin washes of oil paint that I build up. There seems to be so many iterations of how you can put that paint down, and all I want is enough hours days and weeks to experiment with this!


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Butterfly's Bistro
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But maybe you're worried about how to install a set of N-Fab nerf bars. Maybe it's going to be difficult. Maybe you'll have to hire someone, and he'll charge you an arm and a leg, and then you'll never be able to drive a manual transmission again. Never fear, my four-limbed friend. As long as you can turn a wrench, you can install a pair of N-Fab Nerf Steps by yourself. And if you can't turn a wrench…just try. See? Here's how to do the job:
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Thankfully, most modern trucks are designed with nerf bars in mind, and many even come with some kind of steps in stock form. If your truck has some stock steps, bars, or boards, it's time to let go, uninstall them, and put them on Craigslist. That means there's plenty of open sockets in your truck's underbody for your N-Fabs. Look around under your truck and make note of where the mounting holes are.
The Installation
Note: The mounting process will be slightly different with every make and model of truck, so we've tried to generalize them with this quick guide to give you an idea of how easy it is to do the job. When you're installing your own nerf bars, we recommend following the excellent, vehicle specific, pictorial instructions N-Fab includes in the box.
1. Line them up
Lay your nerf bars out beside your truck, making sure they're facing the right direction. Obviously the brackets point in toward the cab, but they may be on the wrong sides. If you have the bar on the correct side, its steps will be positioned toward the front half of their accompanying doors. If you've opted for the bed access bars, the cab entry steps will be longer than the bed access steps.
Now get under your truck with the bar on your chest like the world's easiest bench press. Lift it up to see where the brackets will go. In most cases, the lower brackets will bolt to the pinch weld toward the edge of your truck, and the upper brackets will bolt through existing holes just above. This upper hole tends to vary more. On many Nissan trucks, for example, there's a threaded stud in its place, which makes installation even easier.
2. Place the clips
That upper hole is generally situated next to a larger hole. Using the bigger hole, slide the threaded clip over the smaller hole. This will get it all set to go for the bolt.
Tech tip: We've seen at least one instance on an older truck where the bar didn't fit between the tires, which were much larger than stock. If this is the case with your truck, you may need to trim the ends from your bars. This can be accomplished with a reciprocating or hack saw and a standard metal blade. Since N-Fab zinc-galvanizes their nerf bars, we recommend that you recoat the bare metal with aerosol zinc plating, which you can get at a hardware store.
3. Insert the bolts
This is where it helps to have a friend. Lift the bar up into place and insert each of the bolts up through the bottom brackets and the pinch welds, then thread the accompanying nuts to keep them in place. These lower bolts are domed carriage bolts, and the heads point down, as not to catch on anything you happen to be rolling through or over.
The upper bolts can be inserted into the top brackets now, as well, but don't tighten them down yet.
Tech Tip: Some older trucks don't have factory mounting holes in the pinch welds. Don't freak out. You can line up the lower brackets, mark where the holes should go with a sharpie, then drill your own holes. It's totally fine. We do recommend, however, that you paint the bare metal you leave before bolting up the nerf bars. This will prevent rust.
4. Tighten it up
Starting from the front, begin to tighten down the nuts on the bottom bolts. Hand tighten first. Then hand tighten the bolts on the top. Next cinch things up with a wrench, in the same order. Finally, use a torque wrench to make sure everything is properly tightened. The bottom bolts should be tightened to 15-20 lb-ft, then wrench tighten the top bolts.
5. Don't forget the other side
Unless you never have any passengers and you want to save weight or something. It's up to you. Your truck.
6. Enjoy
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I have 2 grapefruit trees that are about 25 years old, They have produced fruit for at least 20 years, this year however there are no fruit at all. The leaves look normal. Is there anything I can do to correct this problem?
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Being an aged tree such as this, it could be that the tree is nearing the end of production. Although they can produce for around 50 years, this can be more or less. You can try to add fertilizers high in potassium (K) and phosphorus (P), and add a little iron sulphate to help with the pH of the soil. This can help the tree to have what it needs to bear fruit properly.
Here is an article for more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/grapefruit/grapefruit-tree-not-producing.htm
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This clumping, robust herbaceous perennial has thick and stiff flower stems that bloom from early summer through to late summer. The fat buds open into large, deep yellow large thistle-like flowers. Easy to cut and dry for arrangements.
Height 100 to 125cm Spread 80 to 100cm.
2 litre pot.
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Owing to limited space, I'm attaching a utility item I constructed on wheels for the purposes of storage and for being a big ol' easel. Rather optimistic, but what the heck. I never worked really big, but didn't because of not having a decent easel. And with them being so expensive, I just designed and made something. Not particularly pretty, but functional.
Also built (not pictured) a good stout bench for carving. The ruddy wood shrank so bad that even though it was all nailed in good, there are huge gaps in between the slats. I can plug them, but that was my first lesson in using un-dried wood.
Oh, I realized there was an underpainting of a tree in the photo. Was just playing around. Nothing came of it as it was going in a different direction. And beside the stool, unattached, would be a taboret for my palette and jars and brushes -- also moveable.


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A Quick Way to Save Money for Travel or Treats
I don't really publish a lot of (well, any) money saving tips on this blog (if you're interested in that kind of thing, here are some tips for saving money to travel that are worth checking out!).
Yet, I discovered a little gem last year that ended up saving me a tonne of pounds that I could use on travelling, a fancy meal, a new pair of shoes – essentially anything I wanted.
Having always been a fairly good saver at home in Australia, I was quite concerned (or, alarmed) at how much money I was going through in London.
In an effort to curtail my reckless spending on travel, I decided to allocate myself a wad of cash each week. This would cover groceries, meals I ate out and about, drinks at the pub, etc. Let's say I'd allocate £100 to this cause each week. I DON'T REMEMBER THE SPECIFICS OF IT.
At the end of the week, I'd roll over whatever I had left over into the next week's funds, so this all worked fine. The problem was, I was accumulating stacks of coins, which became quite cumbersome to carry around town. Particularly the thick and heavy one and two pound coins.
We had a big, empty mayonnaise jar sitting on the kitchen counter, so one day I grabbed that and started putting my spare change into it. And that was all of my spare change. Not just my pennies, five and ten pence coins. Any change that I'd accumulated over the course of the day went into the jar.
In a couple of months, the jar filled to the brim. So, I took it to my local Metrobank branch. They're a bank chain in the UK, who have money-sorting machines, available to the public.
I tossed my coins into the machine, which made some concerning noises and then spat out a receipt.
I grabbed the slip of paper, looked it over and gasped. Over the course of those few weeks, I managed to put aside £199.50. I was free to spend this on whatever I wanted.
So, I took my boyfriend on an all expenses paid day trip to Brighton and made him accompany me to a zero waste restaurant I'd been wanting to try there. The leftover money I spent on a ticket to see Groundhog Day: The Musical a few weeks later at the Old Vic.
The next time I filled my jar, I took my fella's along with me and pooled it. Despite the fact that he had socked away more silver coins than gold, we had over 400 quid. We went to a Michelin Star restaurant and had a lovely evening (also, lol at my past attempts to blog about food… will never be a food blogger, that's for sure).
What I like most about this method of saving, is that you don't notice it at all. I used to get very excited about growing my savings account (something I'm hoping to get back into, soon) but the temptation to spend the money was always there.
So – do make sure you do spend it on something lovely! Use it to fund an adventure you were rather keen to take, but couldn't quite justify the cost of. And if you're looking for more ways to save some cash, check out these budget travel resources.
Do you have any kooky money saving techniques that you swear by?


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Time has put something new
On the tongue of my muse
Funny, how what attract is what is
They have mouthpieces
A few numbers dialled and most are connected
They have ears
Just close to the ears or press to impress
And every connector hears
Human phones!
They are breakers
Couples turn singles with their presence
Fingers busy fingering them instead of loving
Eyes busy watching instead of being mesmerised
Workers turn jobless on their account
Drivers lose their balance on their account
Human phones!
They have applications
Many of which you won't mess with
Be a pest on Whatsup and they send fangs to your chase
Be one who angers and you see beastly icons
Be inactive and face the archive prison
One can get nasty but many are hasty
Be a monster and you are blocked like a stranger
Never to see, hear or send anything
You will be lucky to be blocked on Whatsup
Facebook will send you straight to hell
After a couple of reports
Reports which are verified without your knowledge
Be a little slow and your timeline is flooded
By paintings gory
Rebranding you into what mischief thinks
There are games to be played
Many; cool, others dangerous
Messages are sacred for most, passwords in complexities
Messages make no sense for some, doors to them left ajar
Press the wrong button and get blocked
There is Instagram
Snap and it goes without a care at all
You can google, you can learn
The correct, wrong and terrifying
And when they crash, you might pick debt or nothing
Which is more debt
Without them, you feel mentally unstable
With them, you feel anxious for something always
Human phones
Good, bad and ugly and beautiful
But what is life without a blend?
Loving killers
They will forever be
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On April 12th, Wellington Chinese Garden Society held the launch the fundraising campaign for building the Chinese Garden in Wellington. Over 200 people attended the ceremony, including Wellington Mayor, Justin Leicester; Wellington Chinese Garden Society Chairman, Wu Yiyuan; MPs Yang Jian and Grant Robertson; Wellington City Councillor David Lee; and representatives from Wellington's overseas Chinese community and charity groups. The Chinese Embassy's Political Counsellor, Qu Guangzhou, was invited to attend the ceremony and delivered a speech.
On behalf of Ambassador Wang Lutong, Counsellor Qu Guangzhou expressed his gratitude to the Wellington City Council, the Wellington Chinese Garden Society and representatives from the wider community for their support of the Chinese Garden project. Counsellor Qu noted that the Chinese Garden will not only become a landmark structure in Wellington, but also a symbol of Wellington's multicultural society. It also symbolizes the close relationship between the two countries and the friendship between the two peoples. Counsellor Qu hoped the construction of the Chinese Garden could be completed in Wellington at an early date.
Wellington Chinese Garden Society Chairman, Wu Yiyuan reviewed the project planning and progress of the Chinese Garden. Wellington Mayor, Justin Leicester noted in his speech that the construction of a Chinese garden in Wellington is for the commemoration of the great contribution made by the Chinese people towards the development and urban diversity of New Zealand, and of Wellington in particular. The Secretary-General of the Wellington Chinese Garden Society, Esther Fung, briefed the participants on the design plans and ideas of the Garden.
At the end of the ceremony, a number of institutions and individuals, including Wellington City Councillor David Lee, generously donated NZ$80,000 for the project.


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Jamestown Study Guide
In the late 16th
century (1500s) and early 17th century (1600s), some European
countries were in competition to increase their wealth and power by
expanding their empires to the New World. The English were one of these countries. The first permanent English
settlement in America was Jamestown, founded
in 1607, primarily as an economic venture.
Jamestown was financed by
the stockholders of the Virginia Company of
They hoped to become wealthy and powerful because, firstly, they expected the
settlers to find silver and gold in America. They also believed that an
American settlement would furnish raw materials that could not be grown
or found in England. Lastly, they counted on being able to open new markets
for trade.
The stockholders of the
Virginia Company expected the settlers to find silver and gold and send it back
to England. Unfortunately, the settlers did not find these precious metals.
They were lucky if they could simply find the things they needed to survive.
They believed that the
settlers would find raw materials that could be shipped back to England. These
raw materials could be used to produce and sell goods not available in England
and other parts of Europe. Tobacco is a good example of a raw material which was exported
back to England and sold for a high
At the time Jamestown was
settled, trading was an important way to get goods. The stockholders hoped to
open new markets for trade. The settlers traded goods with the Indians to
When the settlers arrived
from England, choosing a location was essential to their survival. Both the
location and physical characteristics influenced the decision to settle at
In 1607, Jamestown was
located on a narrow peninsula bordered on three sides by the
James River.
A peninsula was a wise choice, as it could easily be defended from the
Spanish if they attacked by the sea.
In order for the ships to
be able to enter and exit the new settlement, they needed a waterway that was
deep enough for ships to dock. Jamestown fit that description.
Fresh water was necessary
for their short and long term survival. They believed that
Jamestown had a good supply of
fresh water. They soon learned that they were close enough to the Chesapeake
Bay and the Atlantic Ocean that the water was
brackish. In other words, the water supply was too salty to provide
healthy drinking water.
The King of England granted
charters to the Virginia Company of London. These charters gave
the Virginia Company the right to establish a settlement in North America.
The first charter given to
the Virginia Company of London established companies
to begin colonies in the New World. These companies financed the first
voyages to Jamestown. They paid for transportation, supplies, and other
The charters extended
English rights to the colonists. This meant that even though they were far
from home, the colonists still had the same rights as any English citizen.
Jamestown Government/General Assembly
In 1619, the
governor of Virginia called a meeting of the Virginia Assembly. The
Assembly included two citizen representatives (called "burgesses") from
each of the divisions of Virginia, the governor's council, and the
governor. At that time, only adult men were considered citizens.
Despite their hardships,
the Virginia Assembly continued to meet. By the 1640s, the burgesses
became a separate legislative body, called the Virginia House of Burgesses.
The Virginia House of
Burgesses was the first elected legislative body in
giving settlers the opportunity to control their own government. It became the
General Assembly of Virginia, which continues to this day.
The year 1620 was a
significant one in the history of Jamestown. Although there were a few women
who had come there before 1620, the arrival of large numbers of women
began then. This made it possible for the settlers to establish families,
and make Jamestown a more permanent settlement.
Also, in 1620, began the
arrival of Africans in Jamestown. Unlike the women, the Africans were
brought there against their will. It is believed that they arrived as
baptized Christians and therefore were labeled indentured servants.
Indentured servants were given their freedom, but only after working for a
period of five to seven years.
The arrival of Africans
made it possible to expand the tobacco economy. By 1620 tobacco was the
most important crop grown at Jamestown. It was the cash crop that
ensured the colonists' survival. Africans became slaves, providing an
inexpensive work force for growing, harvesting, and transporting tobacco.
The English colonists found
life in Jamestown harder than they had expected. First of all, the site they
chose to live on was marshy and lacked safe drinking water. Also, the
settlers lacked some of the skills necessary to provide for themselves.
Finally, many settlers died of starvation and disease.
There were changes,
however, that ensured their survival. For example, the arrival of two supply
ships brought the sick and hungry settlers food and other things they
needed. It was also helpful that Captain John Smith used his strong
leadership to force the settlers to work. If not, they would get no food. Most
importantly, was the emphasis on agriculture, specifically to growing and
selling of tobacco.
The Powhatan people and the
English settlers at Jamestown established trading relationships and for a while
had positive interactions. Captain John Smith initiated relationships
with the Powhatans. They traded food, furs, and leather with the English
in exchange for tools, pots, guns, and other goods.
The Powhatan people
contributed to the survival of the Jamestown settlers in several ways. For
example, Pocahontas, daughter of Chief Powhatan, believed the English and
American Indians could live in harmony. She began a friendship with the
colonists that helped them survive. Also, the Powhatans introduced new crops to
the English, including corn and tobacco.
The Powhatan people
realized the English settlement would continue to grow. They saw the
colonists as invaders that would take over their land. Because of this,
they became distrustful, and later they became hostile. Whatever relationship
they had, began to fall apart.
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Santa Clarita, Oct. 27, 2018: With the support of Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP in Irvine & New York, Celitech Inc. expanded its IP portfolio further by filing its third patent in 2018.
Simultaneously, Celitech was named by the Tech Tribune as "2019 Best Tech Startup in Santa Clarita". Further details are available here.
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I've been hearing a lot about this new halal dim sum place in Pavilion lately. Good comments praising this outlet as well as unfavorable ones were widely circulated, so I decided to give it a shot and find out for myself.
New Shanghai is a pork free (Halal) dim sum restaurant with a wide selection of steamed and fried dim sum, congee and desserts as well. It has a Shanghainese decor and traditional Chinese design. The bakery style concept allows you to select your dim sum from the menu at the counter and then they'll steam it and send fresh and hot to you. However, you need to take the fried selection and dessert on your own.
BBQ Bun @ RM 3.80 ~ This bun was flaky and the bbq chicken fillings were tasty and not too sweet either.
Baked BBQ bun @ RM 3.80 ~ As the name suggests, this is the baked version and the rest was the same as the bbq bun. Fluffy bun with an oily skin. I prefer the former as the crisp skin was a pleasure to chew on.
Yam puff (芋角), Shrimp roll (虾捲) & Pineapple BBQ chicken puff (菠萝鸡包)@ RM 3.50/each ~ Shrimp roll has a very crispy skin and a decent sized crunchy and fresh prawn in it. While this was enjoyable, the yam puff and the pineapple bbq chicken puff was rather mediocre.
Mango cake (芒果布丁) @ RM 5.80 ~ Wifey's choice. Never quite like sweet stuffs! Custard form, smooth texture compliments well with the rich mango flavour but tasted more like cordial. So so only.
Porridge with century egg & shredded chicken (皮蛋鸡丝粥) @ RM 12.00 ~ Porridge was smooth, mid sized serving but the century egg and chicken slices were minimal. For the price you can get something much better elsewhere!
Fish Roe Siew Mai (鱼孑烧卖) @ RM 8.80 ~ I still prefer the pork dumpling but this with the prawn and fish paste wasn't bad either.
Lotus leaf glutinous rice (荷叶饭) @ RM 6.80 ~ Delicately fried with all the associated ingredients, the rice was encased in a large lotus leaf before steaming. Nuances of the fragrant lotus leaf were fully infused into the glutinous rice and stickily laden with tender chicken, mushrooms & salted egg. Very nice!
Caviar dumpling (鱼子饺) @ RM 8.80 ~ This is basically a prawn dumpling with a different way of wrapping and topped with a little caviar. Nothing exceptional.
Shrimp dumpling (虾饺) @ RM 8.80 ~ This pouch-shaped dumpling is wrapped with a thin and translucent skin, yet sturdy enough not to break when picked up with chopsticks. They came with very crunchy prawns with a good mouthfeel.
Jasmine Chinese tea (香片) @ RM 15.00/2pax ~ Refreshing and delicate tea with a distinct fresh Jasmine fragrance and taste. The strong flowery aroma of this tea was very soothing, but the price….
For RM 33.90, I enjoyed all the above through a deal I bought online, otherwise I would have to foot out almost RM 100.00 for it. Overall, I think they are way overpriced based on the fact that this is more like a fast food dim sum outlet with a chic deco and nothing more!
Attitude of staff is left to be desired as Cat had a row with one of their manager earlier (fat lady with black trimmed glasses) when she forbid her and two others to dine on the same table using 2 coupons! They were told to sit separately on 2 tables, which means taking up more tables thus creating a longer queue! How stupid! No wonder I always see a queue, guess not so much for brisk business but having inefficient staffs with "sotong" mentality! I must admit I definitely enjoyed the shrimp dumpling, bbq bun and the lotus leaf rice but with this price, I'd want to be served and not queue like being in Burger King!
- New Shanghai (新上海) @ Pavillion Kuala Lumpur
- Lot 1.02.00, Pavilion KL
- 168 Jalan Bukit Bintang
- 55100 Kuala Lumpur.
- Tel – 603-2142 2833
- Business hours – 1000-2200 (daily)


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So, you think prices for chicken will go down? If so, that's what I'm going to be eating. Just when the whole mad cow disease thing started in Europe and all in Germany. Beef was so cheap over there; we had steaks almost every other day. We're all going to die anyway.
Plus with all the high gas prices you need to find cheap food.
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Footballer Robbie Keane's family have decided to stay at home in Glenshane Grove in Tallaght, County Dublin to watch the Republic of Ireland centre forward take part in the 2002 Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FiFA) World Cup.
The 2002 FIFA World Cup is underway in South Korea and Japan, however the family of the Republic of Ireland's centre forward Robbie Keane have decided not to travel, opting instead to watch the matches in the comfort of his sister Natasha's house in Glenshane Grove in Tallaght, County Dublin.
Tensions in Natasha's sitting room are high as the family watch the Saudi Arabia vs Republic of Ireland group match taking place in the International Stadium Yokohama. In the seventh minute of the match, Robbie scores his second World Cup goal and on the street's of Glenshane Grove, young fans roar for their hero.
In the second half of the match, Gary Breen and Damien Duff both score, making it a victory for the Republic of Ireland. Then follows a mass exodus from the sitting rooms of Glenshane Grove as the celebrations spill out onto the street.
Robbie's parents Anne and Robbie Keane senior are extremely proud of their son.
We're delighted for Tallaght, we're delighted for Rob, his ambition was to play in the World Cup, and to score two goals, and two vital goals, it's brilliant.
His sister Natasha is also delighted at Robbie's success which has a wider impact as
It's great for the community as well, for Glenshane.
Robbie's favourite auntie Vivienne Quinn adds that she is
Very proud of him, he's a wonderful lad.
Robbie Keane was the Republic of Ireland's top scorer at the 2002 FIFA World Cup. He scored three goals and the team reached the last 16.
An RTÉ News report broadcast on 11 June 2002. The reporter is Teresa Mannion.


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婚姻和性关系【创2:18-25,启19:1-9】 (Genesis 2:18-25, Revelation 19:1-9)H, 02/03/2019
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Genesis 2:18-25
18And the LORD God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him. 19And out of the ground the LORD God formed every beast of the field, and every fowl of the air; and brought them unto Adam to see what he would call them: and whatsoever Adam called every living creature, that was the name thereof. 20And Adam gave names to all cattle, and to the fowl of the air, and to every beast of the field; but for Adam there was not found an help meet for him. 21And the LORD God caused a deep sleep to fall upon Adam and he slept: and he took one of his ribs, and closed up the flesh instead thereof; 22And the rib, which the LORD God had taken from man, made he a woman, and brought her unto the man. 23And Adam said, This is now bone of my bones, and flesh of my flesh: she shall be called Woman, because she was taken out of Man. 24Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh. 25And they were both naked, the man and his wife, and were not ashamed. (KJV)
Revelation 19:1-9
1And after these things I heard a great voice of much people in heaven, saying, Alleluia; Salvation, and glory, and honour, and power, unto the Lord our God: 2For true and righteous are his judgments: for he hath judged the great whore, which did corrupt the earth with her fornication, and hath avenged the blood of his servants at her hand. 3And again they said, Alleluia. And her smoke rose up for ever and ever. 4And the four and twenty elders and the four beasts fell down and worshipped God that sat on the throne, saying, Amen; Alleluia. 5And a voice came out of the throne, saying, Praise our God, all ye his servants, and ye that fear him, both small and great. 6And I heard as it were the voice of a great multitude, and as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of mighty thunderings, saying, Alleluia: for the Lord God omnipotent reigneth. 7Let us be glad and rejoice, and give honour to him: for the marriage of the Lamb is come, and his wife hath made herself ready. 8And to her was granted that she should be arrayed in fine linen, clean and white: for the fine linen is the righteousness of saints. 9And he saith unto me, Write, Blessed are they which are called unto the marriage supper of the Lamb. And he saith unto me, These are the true sayings of God. (KJV)


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In the previous video,
we explained what the passive voice is. We showed you some example sentences. We taught you that the difference
between active and passive sentences is not one of meaning,
but of perspective. Compare "I see my friend"
with "My friend is seen by me." The first sentence is active (I am the one seeing,
and I am the subject of the sentence). The second sentence is passive (I am the one seeing, but my friend
is the subject of the sentence). Now, if you don't write
a lot of passive sentences, you basically have no problem at all,
as we saw in the previous video. The problem with the passive voice is that
people tend to overuse it, even if a perfectly fine
active alternative is available. Passive sentences are harder to read,
and they're wordy. That's why, in this video, we'll tell you how to make sure you strike a balance
between active and passive sentences. First, we'll discuss what you can do
while writing your text, then we'll discuss how to edit your text
and get rid of unnecessary passives. I'll start with a deceptively simple tip,
aimed at those of you who don't consider themselves naturals
when it comes to writing. It has to do with word order. Active English sentences generally adhere
to what we call the "SVO order": the subject comes first, then the verb,
then the object. Like in this example: I (subject) was working
(verb) on a song (object) last night. And of course, most sentences have lots
of different kinds of words before, in between and after the S, V, and O, but if you maintain the SVO-structure,
you're good to go. A simple way to achieve this
when writing your text? Start your sentences with the subject: the person or thing that performs
an action or is being described. Or at least have it be
one of the first three or four words. In this way, it becomes virtually impossible
to write a passive sentence. As an added bonus, sticking
to the SVO-order as much as possible will improve the readability of your text. But, and this is very important, you shouldn't take this to mean that every
sentence should start with the subject. If you start every sentence with a subject,
your readers *will* fall asleep. You need to have some variation
in word order of your sentences to be able to engage readers. But if you're using passive voice a lot and keep getting feedback
from our plugin for it, this simple trick can make a big difference. When it comes to writing your text,
there really isn't anything else you can do besides being really aware of the fact that
you don't want to use too much passive voice. Getting rid of unnecessary passive sentences
when editing your text, however, is a very manageable and important step
towards a readable text. By now, you should be able
to recognize passive sentences. It helps to look for *these* keywords
when scanning your text. If you've identified the passive sentences
in your text, it's time to rewrite them. The easiest way to do this is by keeping
our cheat sheet close at hand. It features a four-step plan
we'll discuss in detail right now. The first step is to identify
who or what is performing an action. The easiest way of doing this is by looking
at the main verb of your sentence and then simply asking the question:
who's doing it? That's a bit abstract,
so let's consider an example. The woman was helped by the zookeeper. The main verb in this sentence is: "helped". So: Who helped?
The zookeeper. Or, another example: the research was
supported by the funds of the government. The main verb is: "supported". Who does the supporting?
The government. OK, so there's your first step. The second step is to identify the person
or thing the action has an effect on. The easiest way of doing this is taking
the actor and the verb and asking: who/what did the actor do something to? In our examples:
who did the zookeeper help? The woman. What did the funds of the government
support? The research. The third step is taking those two
and switching them around. In the original sentence: the woman was
helped by the zookeeper, the zookeeper was at the end
of the sentence. The woman was at the start. Now, we switch that around. The zookeeper (and we'll look at the middle
bit later) the woman. Of course, for more complex sentences, it's not necessarily all the way
at the beginning or end of the sentence, but in those cases they often
just switch places anyway. For example: Because the crocodiles
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as quickly as possible; the rest of the sentence stays intact
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I think mom lost her mind.I dont see her that much in the morning anymore. She is feeding the squirrels.
She has 5 of them coming to her back yard every morning. Sometimes 8.
Theres the picky one, (he only wants walnuts)
This is another new one, something is wrong with him.
She also has Woody who comes to get nuts.
20 or so of these little guys. (they get sunflower seeds)
4 of these birds who live next door in a vent.
We think it's a Raven, (what do they eat)??
(there's also a mouse who runs around in the back by the garage and a cat who wants to catch him.)
Mom made the squirrels a path to get to the porch when it snowed.
She thought they would appreciate it.
A mean accountant told Mom she was spending WAY too much money on nuts.(a friend told her to buy a walnut tree, she's looking into it)
Here I amforced to play by myself.
Like a crazy person mom watches the squirrels eat to makes sure they dont fight and to make sure the sick one gets enough nuts.
Theres also a limpy one, he waits untill the other squirrels leave so he doesn't get harassed.
She didn't even put my new Science kit together yet,
and I havent been feeling well, I lost a toe nail last week.
but I probably should see a vet.
Thank God she still brings me boxes.


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Revolution: A History Lesson
By Miryam Ehrlich Williamson
There's a marvelous essay by Robert Freeman comparing the uprisings in Tunisia and Egypt with those that began in Europe in 1848. It begins
In 1848, a series of revolutions convulsed Europe. From Berlin to Budapest, Venice to Vienna, Paris to Prague, people rose up and overthrew the authoritarian monarchies that Metternich had installed in the aftermath of the Napoleonic Wars.
The essay traces the rebels' initial success, the blowback by the monarchs, and the long slog that eventually resulted in improvement in the lives of the oppressed people. It's worth reading. If we're going to succeed in taking back our country, we can learn from history.
I'm putting here Freeman's take on how this history relates to what's going on now in Madison (and by extension Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, and other states yet to come to the fore.)
Don't let this discourage you. Let the last paragraph be both a warning and an inspiration. Come back in the next few days. There's more to be said.
The conflict in Madison is really a final-stage battle by the rich to undermine unions that has been underway since Ronald Reagan moved to destroy the air traffic controller's union in 1981. And even that battle was just a small skirmish in a still-larger war whose goal is to shift power, wealth, and income from working and middle class people to the very wealthy. It's worked, beyond anyone's imagining.
Since 1979, the top 1% of income earners have gained $740,000 in real annual income. Each. The lowest 80% of income earners have lost income. The U.S. actually has greater income inequality today than does Egypt! NAFTA, enacted under Bill Clinton, shipped jobs and entire industries to Mexico, undercutting the security of American workers. And Bush added China to the list of countries favored to receive U.S. jobs. The period from 2000 to 2010 is the only decade in American history in which there were no net new jobs added to the U.S. economy. The result has been a significant growth in poverty, a dramatic write-down in middle class wealth, and growing economic insecurity.
So, the policies of the rich to undermine everyone else, carried out through their puppets in both parties, have been extraordinarily successful. They have been multi-faceted, broad-based, bi- partisan, and sustained. The rich will use every tool in their seasoned arsenal, every suck-up in their rolodex of sycophantic whores, to continue their self-enrichment.
The most powerful tool they will use is the class resentment that Reagan was so deft at manipulating. This proved amazingly effective in 1848. When standards of living are falling, it is easy to foment discord among people by finding some who are not sinking as fast as everyone else and telling the rest that their misfortune is caused by those who have not yet been drug down. This is the essence of the Republican strategy against public sector unions: try to make it look like they are the cause of everyone else's misfortune. Sadly, it's working.
The antidote is class solidarity through education. People need to understand that the long-term decline in their standards of living is not an accident. It is precisely the goal of the game in which they are the scripted losers. They need to know that pursuit of that goal is what Republican politicians are sired and hired for. The Koch brothers don't underwrite the slimy likes of Scott Walker because of his compassion or vision or executive ability. They hire him to break legs and take no prisoners, to gut union protections and destroy the funding base of democratic opposition.
People need to know that the "Golden Age" of growth, prosperity, and economic well-being in this country was precisely that age, from the 1950s and 1960s, when unions were strong and the middle class was vibrant. They need to know that the decline in living standards and economic security since that time have come hand-in-hand with the decline in unions and the protections they afforded jobs and incomes.
People need to understand that if they break ranks, if they turn on each other as will be so tempting, they will be picked off one by one and used as examples to intimidate everybody left. They will be pitted against each other and, indeed, against workers in China making $.57 an hour. They will be fired at will for the least temerity and blackballed for life. There will be no bottom to the downward spiral of poverty, misery, destitution, and despair.
There will be no institution in America left to stand up to the rapacious predations of the big corporations. Certainly it will not be the government, which has become little more than a tool in the hands of the corporations to break the backs and the will of the people. It has been the federal government that has refused to enforce laws protecting union elections. It has been the federal government that has given tax breaks to big corporations so they can more profitably ship jobs overseas while recycling their swelling profits back into Republican election coffers.
It is the federal government that will not go after Caribbean tax havens for billionaires but will go after the home mortgage deduction for working class families. It will not reverse the Bush tax cuts that favor the same billionaires but will reverse its commitment to the most successful social program of the last seven decades: Social Security.
Finally, people need to understand that this is a long term game. The rich have been at it since Roosevelt decried the "economic royalists" that had caused the Great Depression, and passed legislation protecting workers and unions. They have bought countless politicians at all levels of government, all of them only too happy to sell out their countrymen in exchange for a well-laundered campaign contribution. The rich own the media who relentlessly re-cycle their ideologically biased narratives about hating the government, lauding free markets, and blaming the people for their own plights. They have installed the best judiciary that money can buy — witness the Citizens United decision that allows corporations to pour unlimited amounts into election campaigns.
This ring of power, from corporations to the government to the media to the judiciary, is now closing in for the final kill against the working people of the country. Its goal is the re-installation of the autocratic monarchies that dominated Europe in the nineteenth century. It demands no less than the complete subjugation of workers and the surrendering of their rights. It also aims at complete expropriation of the wealth and the independence that they have spent generations amassing. The handing over of trillions of dollars to the banks in the duress of the collapse of 2008 is only a harbinger of things to come.
The revolutions of 1848 were crushed by the authoritarian monarchs of their day. But the forces that had propelled those revolutions — the Industrial Revolution and the longing of people for national autonomy — would eventually secure their ends. Monarchies would retreat from the world of power and people would gain economic prosperity and political freedom. It is likely that similarly such powerful forces of transformation are at work today. Unfortunately, they do not portend the same optimistic ending.
Today, the powerful forces rocking the world are the exhaustion of oil and the imminent end of industrial civilization, the rise of China to challenge the U.S. for global supremacy, and the cataclysmic onset of global climate change. Any one of these will upset the architecture of global power as nothing before has ever done. This is why it is so important that the present revolutions be resolved in favor of empowerment and choice. Without such resolution, adaptation to the new world will be imposed by force, and in the interests of those already most enriched. It will not be pretty.
As in 1848, whether the revolutions succeed depends on whether people become aware, aroused, and angry, and whether they can sustain their indignation for longer than the next commercial, the next season of re-runs, the next election cycle. It will certainly require years, probably decades, maybe generations, to reclaim the country and the rights people assume to be their inheritance. But without it there is only the degradation of destitution and the servility of serfdom, a humiliating patrimony to hand down to their children. We escaped from that once. Let us hope we don't return to it again.
Posted on March 17th, 2011 by Miryam Ehrlich Williamson
Filed under: Economic crisis: US, History, Labor, Political Unrest, Politics and Political Issues, Uncategorized


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The Island of the Winds is one of the most popular gay holiday destinations for a reason. Both welcoming and idyllic, Mykonos offers gorgeous beaches, beautiful scenery and amazing queer glitterific nightlife.
If your dream holiday involves chilling by a pool all day, sipping a few cocktails and then a night out that you can't write home about, this is the place to go.
So before you get booking your fun in the sun trip, where are you going to stay? Are there gay hotels in Mykonos? Which one should you choose?
There are actually only two specifically gay hotels in Mykonos, Elysium (a slice of gay paradise) and Geranium, but there is a wealth of fully gay-friendly options. You'll find that all over Mykonos places are open and welcoming, so you are bound to have a holiday to remember.
So kitty girls, are you ready… Just remember, what happens in Mykonos, stays in Mykonos…
In this article we will cover...
One of two gay hotels in Mykonos, the Elysium is the place to see and be seen. There's a stunning terrace space where you can sip a cool drink and enjoy the view, decadent interiors and, if that isn't relaxing enough, a spa. We love how big it is, so there's always something new to explore here: you'll never get bored! The view will take your breath away (as will some of the contemporary artwork on the walls!). You can read our full write up of the Elysium Gay Hotel in Mykonos here.
Unlike the Elysium, Mykonos' other gay hotel is quieter and a bit further away from the action, so great if you'd prefer a bit more privacy. It's also aimed specifically at gay traveler, so you'll get a warm welcome (without so many wild parties!).The rooms are modern and clean; some even have a kitchen unit so you can self-cater to get that extra alone time. The swimming pool area is chilled and attractive.
Speaking of privacy, if that is what you like from your holiday destination, then these are the apartments for you. These self-catered studios are great if you're traveling with your significant other and want a space for the two of you to relax in after a hard day's sunbathing. You're also close to the action when you want to head out for the night.
Enjoy complete luxury at the beautiful Harmony Boutique Hotel, which has a fully-equipped spa in addition to its traditional Mediterranean restaurant. The breakfast is pretty spectacular as well! It's right next to the old port so you have panoramic views of the sea from your balcony.
Despite the name, this is not one of the exclusively gay hotels in Mykonos, but it is extremely gay friendly and an ideal option for travelers on more of a budget. Its whitewashed walls and bright blue shutters look fresh against the Greek sky. You're right on the beach and there's a cozy lounge area to relax in when you need to get out of the sun.
If you're planning a romantic holiday for two, you can't go wrong with Kouros Hotel and Suites. Each room has a private terrace where you can chill in the sun before heading out to enjoy the nightlife. Huge amounts of care have been taken to ensure stylish and elegant rooms – plenty of interiors inspiration here! If you can drag yourself away, the amazing Mykonos nightlife is only moments away.
The team at this hillside hotel is so hospitable that this has become a firm favorite among gay travelers. The rooms are bright, breezy and attractively decorated. We love being able to sit on the terrace and watch the sun go down over the town. You can also enjoy a buffet breakfast to energize you for the walk to the beach.
You won't know whether you've stepped into a film set or a hostel at this incredibly hip, gay-friendly hostel at the Old Port. For travelers on a budget, this sociable accommodation should be your first choice. You might have to share a dorm room, but the sleeping spaces are surprisingly private and the stunning bar area more than makes up for it!
From the budget option to sheer luxury, the Mykonos Grand Hotel and Resort is as grand and glamorous as the name suggests. It's situated right on the beautiful Agios Ioannis beach and has delicious food options at the two hotels. Learn to play tennis, lounge by the infinity pool or explore the picturesque surroundings; that is, if you even want to leave the chic rooms! Impeccable service is the cherry on top to make this one of the most popular resorts in Mykonos with gay travelers.
When you arrive at the Nissaki Boutique Hotel, you're immediately gobsmacked by the stunning views of the sea and nearby beach. Things only get better when you're shown your room and find it stylish, comfortable and fully equipped with every amenity you can imagine. Complimentary transfers are a nice touch and there's also an indoor pool and fitness center for gym bunnies who like to keep active even on holiday. For the rest of us, there's a hot tub and swimming pool to relax around!
Whatever kind of gay holiday you're looking for, you can be sure to find a warm welcome and an incredible stay in one of these wonderful gay-friendly or exclusively gay hotels in Mykonos.
Now you're all set and prepared to explore our big queer world, why not sort out everything else out all in one go? If necessary for your travel plans make sure you have brought proper travel insurance, protected your privacy by getting a secure VPN, compared all the top hotel booking sites to find just what you're after, reserved an unbeatable rental car price and - of course - booked the best flight deals!
Or maybe just forget it all and go for a last minute cruise or effortless tour instead?
Many gay travelers (including us) indulge in worldwide airport lounge access and pre-arrange airport transfers to take the stress out of travel. Naturally, we would never leave home without a more mainstream travel guide since we couldn't possibly cover everything here!
Just add an adventurous attitude and plenty of smiles - they go a long way - and that about covers it all! Now go out, find your global rainbow family and don't forget to share your best gay stories with us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram...We'd love to hear from you!


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Simple Server-Side Browser Detection with PHP
Ever wish you could make a webpage behave according to the browser it is being viewed with? In many cases this can be done with some well-placed CSS code. But, how about those situations when CSS can't help us out? CSS hacks and tricks won't let you target Firefox, Chrome or mobile devices. So, do you just stay away from using custom content in those browsers?
Enter PHP browser detection! With just a little bit of code, your site can reach its maximum potential in every browser, and even in mobile devices.
Some common uses for browser detection include:
- – serving alternate content to iPhone browsers where Flash would otherwise be used
- – getting rid of elements that cause rendering problems in some browsers but aren't essential
- – automatically populating a form with the current browser and version for simple debugging purposes
To get an idea of usage, load this page in Chrome or Safari and take a look at the header. Now load it in Internet Explorer. Those subtle differences you see in the header allow the code to run more smoothly in mobile devices and IE. And though it doesn't look exactly the same, I've had no problems with branding the recognizable animation as my handle. Enough talk — let's get to it, then.
The Basic Example Code
Here is an implementation of this code as it appears in the header.php of this site:

<a href="<?php bloginfo('url'); ?>"><img src="<?php bloginfo('template_directory'); ?>/images/logo.png" />
 <?php $user_agent = $_SERVER['HTTP_USER_AGENT']; if (preg_match('/iphone/i', $user_agent)) wp_nav_menu( array('menu' => 'topnavie' )); elseif (preg_match('/MSIE/i',$u_agent) && !preg_match('/Opera/i',$u_agent)) wp_nav_menu( array('menu' => 'topnavie' )); } else { wp_nav_menu( array('menu' => 'topnav' )); print '

'; }; ?>
As you can see here, I'm using a single line of code that tells the server to check the user agent. Then we just employ normal PHP if statements to define what should be displayed in each browser. First, I check for both the iPhone and IE and serve a stripped-down version of my site menu. Then, I serve everything else a more beefed-up version of that same menu. Of course, this is all pretty basic so far.
Going a Bit Deeper
But what if you need to target other browsers? Here's the code to target some other common browsers without any additional formatting:
<?php // check what browser the visitor is using $user_agent = $_SERVER['HTTP_USER_AGENT']; // This bit differentiates IE from Opera if(preg_match('/MSIE/i',$u_agent) && !preg_match('/Opera/i',$u_agent)) { print 'This is Internet Explorer. (Insert joke here)'; } elseif(preg_match('/mozilla/i',$u_agent) && !preg_match('/compatible/', $userAgent)) { print 'This is FireFox.'; } // let Chrome be recognized as Safari elseif(preg_match('/webkit/i',$u_agent)) { print 'This is either Chrome or Safari.'; } elseif(preg_match('/Opera/i',$u_agent)) { print 'This is Opera. Like to live on the edge, huh?'; } elseif(preg_match('/Netscape/i',$u_agent)) { print 'This is Netscape, and you really need to upgrade.'; } ?>
Now, there are a few things to be explained here, even before we really get into the code. The opera browser has had many problems in the past regarding user agent spoofing. This spoofing was necessary because the MSN and IE browsers allowed developers to only serve content for their software (which was, at the time, considered to be top-notch). Pretty much, this was IE's attempt at sabotaging the web into using their browser out of necessity, not choice (tisk, tisk, IE). In order for that content to be visible in Opera, their developers found it necessary to spoof their user agent to look and act like IE. Now, this really hasn't been too much of a problem since 2005, when Opera 8.02 was released with the option to use its own user agent string (and finally grew up as a big-boy browser… sort-of) But as developers, we must remember that content needs to be served to the widest possible audience (as some companies won't allow their employees to upgrade software).
So, why did I make you sit through that winded explanation? Take a look again at that first line of code above. Notice that we not only detect the IE browser, but also conditionally detect for "if not opera." This should protect against all that nasty user agent spoofing for those who run versions of Opera younger than 8.02. But, that's not all. Notice that we also later detect for the opera user agent with no other conditionals. This should take care of all those later versions of Opera which don't run into the spoofing stuff.
Still with me? Good, because we're not quite done with the explanations. It's not really spoofing, but Chrome and Safari both use the 'webkit' user agent (very familiar to anyone whose written CSS3). So, using our script, Chrome will always be recognized as Safari (the default webkit browser). This really shouldn't be a problem if you are just wanting your content to be served identically across browsers. But, if you're looking to provide different content for those two browsers, this solution will not work for you.
Detecting Browser Versions
So, what about those instances when you really need to serve alternate content to specific versions of browsers (can you say IE6)?
<?php // check what browser the visitor is using $user_agent = $_SERVER['HTTP_USER_AGENT']; // This bit differentiates IE from Opera if(preg_match('/(?i)MSIE [1-6]/',$u_agent) && !preg_match('/Opera/i',$u_agent) && ) { // if IE<=6 print 'This is IE6 or less (the browsers of infamous dooooom!)'; } else { // if IE>6 print 'This is IE7 or greater.'; } ?>
So, what we've done here is added the major versions to our 'preg_match' detection string. In this case, we will check for IE versions 1-6 and serve some content for those. If that doesn't match the version, we can assume the user is on IE7 or above and serve them alternate content for those browser versions.
So there you have it… simple browser detection using nothing but a few lines of PHP. In a small number of cases, this script can produce false positives (for example, if IE is being run in compatibility mode). In those cases, it may be best to run your site through a CMS and use a pre-packaged plugin. I know there are a few for WordPress, but most have far more code than is necessary for most uses. If you have found one of these plugins, let me know about it in the comments.