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Oil Is Too Important To Burn In Cars
Megatrends 2020
If there is one lesson to be learned from the designers, thinkers and curators presenting at Conversations in Design: A World Without Oil, it is the fact that we need the stuff for a lot of uses far more important than pushing boxes of steel around on roads.
When one realizes that we are using a cubic mile of the stuff every year (that is the Eiffel Tower on the right for scale), it becomes pretty obvious that this isn't going to continue forever, and we have to begin to think about what we are going to use it for.
When you realize what we would have to build to replace the energy from all that oil, like building four dams the size of the Three Gorges Dam, 52 nuclear power plants or 104 coal fired power plants every year it becomes obvious that switching to Tesla Roadsters and plug-in hybrids is not going to make very much of a difference.
Nadine Gudz, Director of Sustainability Strategy for InterfaceFLOR Canada opened the session; Interface was the lead sponsor for the event, but did not give the usual thank you and hello. Interface isn't kidding when it says it is trying to be a sustainable company; they have pledged to be fossil fuel free by 2020, quite a challenge for a carpet company.
As Interface founder and chairman, Ray Anderson says, getting off oil is part of an even more ambitious and challenging commitment that we have made under the umbrella of "Mission Zero"; that is, to get off ALL fossil fuel-derived energy (coal) and materials (natural gas) by 2020. That means using renewable energy, and closed loop, recycled petro-derived or naturally renewable materials. And beyond those commitments, we intend to eliminate any other negative environmental impacts our operations and products may still have, as we strive for zero environmental footprint.
More on Interface:
Interface Carpet Keeps Cleaning Up Its Act
Fritz Haeg of Edible Estates fame blames it all on Le Corbusier, who wrote in Radiant City:
"The cities will be part of the country; I shall live 30 miles from my office in one direction, under a pine tree; my secretary will live 30 miles away from it too, in the other direction, under another pine tree. We shall both have our own car. We shall use up tires, wear out road surfaces and gears, consume oil and gasoline. All of which will necessitate a great deal of work ... enough for all."
He notes that oil let us separate where we live from where we make things and grow food, and that we have to reconnect.
More on Fritz Haeg:
Edible Estates
TreeHuggerTV - Edible Estates
Sheila Kennedy wants us all to generate our energy independent of the grid, in an oil-free world. Among other ideas, she offers the Soft House, which "transforms the household curtain into a set of energy harvesting textiles that distribute renewable power, adapt to the changing space needs of living and working in a compact home and generate up to 16,000 watt-hours of electricity- about half the daily power needs of an average household in the United States.
More on Sheila Kennedy in TreeHugger:
Sheila Kennedy and the Portable Light Project
MIT Architect Develops Solar 'Curtains' for Home Applications
Bruce Mau calls himself an optimist, and doesn't think we are running out of oil, that we are all smart people and will keep finding more of the stuff. He doesn't want to live in a world without oil. Or Karim. [Rashid, Mr. Plastic Fantastic.]
About the only thing that made sense in his nonsensical and incoherent presentation was that Rachel Gotlieb did a tremendous job curating a fascinating and important conference.
Many have called climate change the defining issue of our time; listening to Conversations in Design: A World Without Oil makes one think that our oil problems are going to hit a lot sooner and a lot harder.


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Now with the new program we are upgrading our system to a new one, from oracle 8i+dev 6i to the latest oracle db 12c + dev 11g/10g.
in my system: 64bit windows 8.1, office 2013 32 bit.
**Installing BI Publisher.
there are some notes in regard of program installations:
– the bit version of java must be the same with the bit version of BI publisher, if it is 32bit then all 32bit.
– the BI bit version must be the same with the office version, if office is 32 bit then the BI publisher must also a 32bit version, even though the system is 64bit.
– since BI somehow unable to detect the java installation, since they check in wrong registry folder -duh-… so you must export and import the registry setting.
1) first open registry, look for HKLM\SOFTWARE\WOW6432\JavaSoft\Java Runtime Environment 2) export the registry.
3) open the exported registry using a notepad.
4) remove WOW6432\ so the lines should be: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\JavaSoft\Java Runtime Environment. 5) save the file and import it back to the registry.
6) start installing BI Publisher.
– now is that enough? not yet, since when you open the office program, it will only show the manual, but not the BI tab. Now the step is for you to enter the installation folder of the BI Publisher.
if you not change anything, the default installation folder is: Program Files (x86)\Oracle\BI Publisher\BI Publisher Desktop\DotnetInstallfiles. – there you just need to run the setup file.
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Monday, December 31, 2007
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year! I don't know about you guys, but my avatar's probably going to party more than I am tonight (ah, being a toddler mom and staying in).
Actually, this observation feeds into something I've long pondered. I think Second Life helps us 30, 40, 50-somethings extend the irresponsible fun of our 20s with few real life consequences. Is Second Life our vicarious 20s, forever?! Is that why avatars look perennially 24?
The avatar insisted on wearing red tonight, so she chose Ingenue's Ginger frock, *TRUTH* Sunday hair in black topped by the Elegance Hats petal hat, and gloves snitched from ~silentsparrow's~ blutengel dress. (And of course my favorite Violet Voltaire necklace.)
For those of you that joined Ladies who Adventure, thank you. If you feel like IMing me with neat new places to explore, please do! The group can most definitely be used for travel tips. I'll be planning something new for us to do after the first.
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Happy To Call It A Dream
Walking, walking,
dreamily , calmly,
just going,
Deserted area,
nearby calm sea,
wind blowing,
just walking.
Speeding cycle,
suddenly she saw,
at a distance,
and wished to call.
Thunder sudden;
made her turn,
what she saw,
made her churn.
The sea was rising,
eating the land,
eagerly coming,
to take her hand.
Wanted to shout,
no voice came out,
death, the thought,
strike her just.
lack of air
lack of air
Deep blackness.
Sudden shaking ,
heard him ask
"what happened"
realized, not dead.
Touch by hands of death,
shook me inside out,
Spared out this time;
so, happy to call it a dream.
Remembering the beautiful words of Robert Frost
"The woods are lovely, dark and deep.
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep. "
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Sober October Starts Now
Dear friends:
My name is Elizabeth, and I like to drink. My love affair with alcohol began unceremoniously at a fraternity party in college and has been going strong ever since. The poisons may have changed over the years from keg beer to French bubbly but the joy I get from softening the edges after a stressful day or cutting loose after a long week remains the same. Like fine food, frequent travel and the NYTs in bed on a Sunday morning, imbibing is one of my favorite past times. I love pairing wine with dinner, I rejoice at a new negroni recipe, and I find the simplest pleasure in sipping a cold IPA at a hot summer music festival.
While singing its praises may sound like I have a problem with alcohol, I don't. But the increasing popularity of Dry January and Sober September have been fascinating to follow and think: Why not me and why not October? I could've just as easily chosen coffee or carbs or complaining—all things that I reach for regularly to self-medicate and avoid feeling what I'm really feeling. To numb my anxiety that I'm not in control, and all of the uncertainty that life brings no matter how firmly planted I remain in my comfort zone. I chose alcohol because, of the bunch, it's the most awkward to give up. I am social creature who loves to entertain and be entertained; drinking comes with the territory.
I don't remember the last time I went a week without a drink, even if it was just a glass of wine with dinner. I've definitely never gone an entire month in 20 years. I guess I want to know that I can, and I want to see what happens when I do. Will my friends still want to hang out? Will I still be fun and interesting? Was I ever? Will I lose weight? Will I find healthier ways to relieve stress or will I binge on Cheetos and Netflix to fill the void? Then there's this: What if I don't miss drinking? What if I feel so good and have so much energy and finally face whatever I've been hiding from or realize I have nothing to hide from?
You'll be the first to know. In the meantime, I'd love to hear from any of you who have done a dry month or taken an extended break from drinking. Better yet, who wants to join me for Sober October?!
Sincerely sober,


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You might remember being a teen ― having few concerns but more freedom than ever before, starting to form the rest of your life without committing to a career or life partner. However, few adults remember the confusion and fear of adolescence, the impression that you have no control over life and you never will. Many teens become overwhelmed by their changing bodies and changing responsibilities and lash out angrily against parents, friends, teachers, and strangers.
As a parent, it can be distressing to see your child upset, but before your teen's volatile emotions transform into dangerous behavior ― to self or to others ― you should do all you can to help him or her work through this difficult time. Here are some solutions to help you give your teen the best opportunity to overcome adolescent anger and feel confident and enthusiastic about the future.
Watch for Triggers
Anger rarely develops without reason ― even if that reason seems nonsensical to you. Whenever your teen lashes out, you should consider contributing factors that might have triggered the outburst. Lack of sleep, poor diet, extra homework, social discord, and other seemingly minor events might trigger frustration that quickly blossoms into rage. By recognizing frequent causes of your teen's anger, you can help him or her avoid them and lead a happier, healthier life.
Avoid Provoking Bad Behavior
Often, parents react to anger inappropriately, worsening their teens' moods and provoking dangerous eruptions of rage. Even after your teen shows improvement, you should avoid committing acts that might reignite his or her anger. Here are a few behaviors you must consciously prevent if you want your teen to be happy and healthy:
• Curse, name-call, or otherwise tease your teen
• Threaten consequences for angry outbursts
• Use physical force to get your way
• Attempt to win an argument against your teen
Be Honest and Open
Teenagers tend to be self-centered ― and it's no surprise why, seeing as though they have been the primary objects of your and others' affections since they were born. Therefore, when life is no longer as easy as it once was, and they lash out with language, they often don't recognize how their attitude and behavior are affecting those around them.
Whenever your teen does something that hurts you, emotionally or psychologically, you should let him or her know. Remaining calm and using a business-like tone, you should express your own fears, especially those that pertain to your child. There is no reason to avoid vulnerability with your own child; self-disclosing your struggles to communicate or your desires to be smarter, stronger, or prettier will help you establish a deeper connection with your teen and perhaps show him or her that he or she is not alone.
Ask Questions and Give Answers
Much of a teenager's emotional struggle arises from confusion and fear, so the more you can dispel the bewildering aspects of life, the less your teen has to be angry about. Every day, you should schedule face-to-face time with your teen, to allow him or her to ask questions, vent, or otherwise communicate with you.
Mostly, all your teen wants is someone to listen; sometimes you can pipe in with advice or suggestions, but when you do, you must avoid lying at all costs, even to protect your child from perceived harsh realities. By furnishing your teen with facts about money, sex, health, careers, and other issues that plague adolescents, he or she will be better prepared to handle obstacles and feel angry less often when challenges arise.
Seek Professional Help
If your teen's behavior escalates and you begin to become concerned, you might need to find professional help for your teen's anger issues. School counselors and child psychiatrists might be able to isolate the cause of your teen's wrath and prescribe therapy programs or medicine to combat the strong emotions.
However, some teens need round-the-clock rehabilitative care, and for that, you might consider a specialty boarding school. Equipped with programs designed to help troubled teens, such schools allow teens to take a break from the lives that are causing them anguish and refocus, helping them establish firmer foundations for the future. Institutions like Diamond Ranch Academy offer various lengths of stay and a wide range of therapies to address many mental and behavioral issues common in teens.


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text: WEST SALEM -- Thurman Leroy Clark, 77, of West Salem, died Friday, May 25, 2007, after a courageous battle with cancer. Friends will be received at McIntire, Davis & Greene Funeral Home, 216 E. Larwill St., Wooster, on Monday evening, May 28, from 6-8 p.m., and one hour prior to the 11 a.m. service on Tuesday, May 29 at Mohican Church of the Brethren, North Elyria Road, West Salem with the Rev. Paul Bartholomew officiating. Burial will follow in Mohican Church Cemetery. The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Hospice & Palliative Care of Greater Wayne County, 2525 Back Orrville Road, Wooster 44691. Born May 24, 1930, near Smithville, he was the son of Jacob Lawrence and Fern (Brubaker) Clark. On Feb. 18, 1951, he was united in marriage with Lois (Hochstetler) Clark. He was a machinist retiring in 1995 from Premium Building Products in West Salem. He had previously been employed at Jewell Motors, Astro Metallurgical, Thomas Mold & Die, Ideal Dairy and Snyder Camera Shop. He served his country with the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was a member of Family of God and attended Mohican Church of Brethren and West Hill Baptist Church. He loved to tinker, build and fix things. He was an avid photographer, and was always ready with a joke. He also enjoyed bicycling, gardening and helping his daughters. Surviving are his wife, Lois; two daughters, Barbara Speelman and Nancy Shepherd, both of Shreve area; grandchildren, Wendie (Bill) Hyland of Cleveland, Travis (Lyndsey) Shepherd of Sterling, Sgt. Troy (Mary Beth) Shepherd of Fort Campbell, Ky., SSgt. Traci Shepherd of RAF Lakenheath, England and Emily Speelman of Wooster; nine great-grandchildren plus one to be born in September; a sister, Marvellene Lang of Wooster and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his parents, a sister, Ruth Ramsier, and an infant brother and sister, Lawrence Jr. and Mary Jane Clark.Paid


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That the condemnation of Roseanne BarrŌĆÖs racist tweet came from a groundbreaking black woman TV executive gave it an undeniable moral authority.
ŌĆ£RoseanneŌĆÖs Twitter statement is abhorrent, repugnant and inconsistent with our values, and we have decided to cancel her show,ŌĆØ was the one-line stunner from Channing Dungey, who took on her high-powered job of president of ABC Entertainment Group the same year that President Donald Trump took office.
Those two events are not directly related but they intertwine around AmericaŌĆÖs stubbornly pervasive race problem, which so often plays out in the media - not just the news media but the entertainment branch as well.
As the cancellation of the popular reboot of ŌĆ£RoseanneŌĆØ magnetized the news mediaŌĆÖs attention Tuesday, two other race-related stories played out far more quietly.
A report declared that more than 4,000 people had died in Puerto Rico as a result of Hurricane Maria last year, contradicting the absurdly low official government count of 64. That these Americans were mostly brown-skinned surely contributed to the relative lack of attention garnered by the disaster - and to the shrug given to the new numbers.
And in Nashville, Trump whipped up a rally crowd into a frenzied chant (ŌĆ£What was the name?ŌĆØ ŌĆ£Animals!ŌĆØ) as an endorsement of his recent description of MS-13 immigrant-gang members. It was a clear racial dog whistle, explicitly meant to ignite anti-immigrant fervor - and it did.
These stories were far less riveting, apparently, than the cancellation of a TV show, but they arenŌĆÖt unrelated.
They say a lot about a media system that remains too white, too male and too coastal. Changing that - when anyone even bothers, as ABC admirably has tried to do - sometimes works out.
And sometimes it backfires.
The very decision to reboot ŌĆ£RoseanneŌĆØ dates to the morning after the presidential election, as the New York Times wrote, describing a meeting of top ABC executives.
ŌĆ£We looked at each other and said, ŌĆśThereŌĆÖs a lot about this country we need to learn a lot more about, here on the coasts,ŌĆÖŌĆØ Ben Sherwood, the president of Disney-ABC Television Group, recalled.
Dungey added: ŌĆ£We had not been thinking nearly enough about economic diversity and some of the other cultural divisions within our own country.ŌĆØ
It sounded promising - and made for a wildly positive business decision. Until it didnŌĆÖt.
Trump himself raved about the showŌĆÖs first-night success and, at a speech in Ohio, drew a direct line to his own voters. The ratings ŌĆ£were unbelievable,ŌĆØ he crowed to the crowd, ŌĆ£and it was about us!ŌĆØ Barr herself reportedly told her co-star John Goodman: ŌĆ£As soon as I saw the election results, I knew weŌĆÖd be back.ŌĆØ
In this divisive America, weŌĆÖre all speaking in code, and the news media is too often a part of that, tiptoeing around the reality of lies and hate.
I have to give ABC executives their due for being at the often uncomfortable bleeding edge of these issues.
I give them credit for naming Dungey as the first African-American to a post she surely earned, and where she can lead with moral force.
I give them credit for trying to address a population they may not fully understand with a show that succeeded beyond their dreams - until it was brought down, if indirectly, by its association with a president who has always left so many reputations ruined in his wake.
And I give them credit for pulling the plug on Tuesday.
Granted, ABC executives should have - and surely did - know exactly what they were getting into with Barr, who has made no secret of her penchant for spreading conspiracy theories, for Islamaphobia and for impetuous social-media blurtings.
But when TuesdayŌĆÖs ugly tipping point came (with its implications for a Disney-related business that must project wholesomeness), ABC brass did the right thing.
And they did it quickly and with clarity.
DungeyŌĆÖs strong statement - coming within the whole mess of 2018 America - looked like a step in the right direction.
Imperfect progress, but progress nonetheless.
Margaret Sullivan is The Washington PostŌĆÖs media columnist.


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Aditya's parents gave nod to Rani Mukherjee and Aditya Chopra's marriage
Rani Mukherjee and Aditya Chopra have been going through and dating since quite some time but both have been maintaining this silent affair much private from public and media. But the paparazzi are always fast and they bring in the chunks from their romantic life. The latest development about the two is that the families of both the stars – Aditya and Rani have eventually given their nod for their marriage, which was previously in trouble due to the opposition of Aditya's family.
Mukherjee has now started bonding in a big manner with Adi's family. Few months back, Rani was also spotted with Aditya Chopra and his family at the Mumbai airport returning from abroad after vacationing together. This showed the closeness of Rani with her beau's family. It is being said that Rani is now going to make the announcement of her marriage with Aditya soon. Last year, Rani Mukherjee's father had also announced that his daughter would tie the knot in a year's time. Thus considering this and Yash family's nod for Rani, it is obvious that this year both will be married.
Rani even celebrated her birthday recently with Adi. She took break from the shooting of the movie 'Talaash' and flew to London to join in Aditya Chopra on the sets of Shah Rukh Khan and Katrina Kaif's untitled romantic movie. She spent quality time there with her boyfriend.
Aditya Chopra has filed for divorce from first wife and is now all set to move forward in new life with Rani Mukherjee. Earlier the whole Yash family was with their first daughter in law and now they have said 'yes' to Rani. After all, Adi's love won the game and Rani is going to be in his arms officially once the marriage happens. We wish both Rani and Adi good luck.


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When was the last time you took your family camping, let alone anywhere further than the neighborhood mall? Camping is a great way to enjoy the great outdoors, suck up some of that much-needed vitamin D, and bond with your family. Unfortunately, for most of us, it's not always easy to just pack up and leave. The thought of having to find a campground, gather the gear, food, and necessities wears out even the most hardcore campers. So sometimes we all need a little push to go outside. Here's six reasons why you should finally take your family on that long overdue camping trip.
1. Getting away from it all
Being in the wilderness, away from all the hustle and bustle of the city, really gives you time to think. It gives you a sense of placidity, the kind you don't get when you're constantly confronted by your nosy neighbors and incredibly demanding boss, or even just seeing that list of errands on the fridge. When you're out there, miles away from any form of civilization, you really do get away from it all.
2. The nostalgic campfire treats
One word—s'mores. This satisfying combination of roasted marshmallow, slightly melted Hershey's, and graham crackers is definitely the best thing about camping. And the entire experience itself, from roasting marshmallows on a stick (which your kids dedicated half their day finding) to telling stories about the boogieman around the campfire, is something you'll never get from TV dinners.
3. A chance to rekindle old flames
Imagine grabbing a cold six pack from your cooler, kicking back with your spouse, just watching the stars. The kids have already dozed off from the inevitable sugar high from the s'mores. It's just you and your spouse under a cloud of stars. It's as romantic as it gets. Not only will you save yourself a ton of money from fancy dinners, but you'll also be able to talk and reconnect. You'll most likely stumble upon those rare 'remember when' moments which are proving harder to come by.
4. The abundance of choices
America is literally a haven for campers. We have one of the world's most famous national parks, including Yosemite, Yellowstone, and Grand Canyon to name a few. These local gems are dream camping destinations for travelers all over the world. From campsites tucked away in the mountains and forests, or the one's overlooking local lakes, the choice is yours.
5. Cherishing the good ol' American tradition
Camping is one of the oldest American tradition there is. It's almost like a rite of passage, one that every American boy and girl must go through in order to fully complete their childhood. From reciting campfire sing-a-longs to mastering the art of starting a campfire, these little know-hows are what your kids will remember for the rest of their lives. If one thing's for certain, you and your family will also be rewarded with peculiar family traditions like drinking hot chocolate in a pot.
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How long has it been since your tent have left the garage? It's probably about time you take your multi-hundred-dollar investment on a little trip. Let that baby see some sunlight before it wears out. You definitely didn't buy all those camping equipments to leave inside a dark room. Camping equipments are a long term investment that should be used for years to come. So take them all out this Thanksgiving, Christmas, or whenever you get time off. And if you happen to realize that you're missing a cooler, check out Palm Cooler, because we've got you covered. Remember, regardless of what anyone, including your wife, says, cooler are cool. You can quote us on that.


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Perry's Music Festival features 11 bands on two stages this year.
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Georgia Department of Natural Resources wants your input in how the state manages the white-tailed deer population.
According to a release, the meetings include an overview of stakeholder recommendations and proposed actions to take for deer management including: population density, seasons and bag limits, hunting methods, hunter access, urban deer management, education and outreach.
You can attend a meeting at Monroe County Library on Wednesday, August 20 at 7 p.m.
Houston County Board of Education now has two new members. Hoke Morrow took the seat for Post 6, while Bryan Upshaw won for Post 7.
(WXIA) -- Krispy Kreme has rolled out two new doughnuts inspired by popular Southern dishes.
The Southen Summer Classics offerings will be available through Sunday, Aug. 31 at participating locations. They include:
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Each Thursday, a Georgia Department of Labor representative joins 13WMAZ to share several open jobs in the Central Georgia area.
You can watch this on 13WMAZ-TV on Thursday mornings and again at 5 p.m.
The Georgia Writers Museum is accepting written work for their Creative Writing Contest.
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The next four to six weeks could prove critical in how much your crop yields.
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USB vs. Bluetooth vs. Wi-Fi: The best way to tether to your iPhone or iPad!
Tethering lets you share the data connection from your iPhone or cellular iPad with your Mac, PC, Wi-Fi tablet, and other devices. There are three ways to tether to your iPhone or iPad and they are USB (via Lightning or Dock cable), Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi (personal hotspot). But which one gives you the fastest speed? Which one gives you the most reliable connection? Which one saves you the most battery life? Which is the best way to tether to your iPhone and iPad?
Note: Some carriers require an additional data plan for tethering. Also, data speeds can and will vary by carrier and location.
iPhone and iPad tethering test methodology
I spent the last few days testing out all three tethering methods in different locations and on two different Macs. I used my iPhone 5s and my iPad Air running on AT&T LTE in order to perform all my tests.
iPhone and iPad tethering speed tests
I used Speedtest.net on my Macs at least three times during each type of tethering. Here are the average speeds I got using each of the three different tethering methods.
- Wi-Fi tethering - 13.62 mbps download, 2.56 mbps upload, with an average ping of 115 ms
- USB tethering - 20 mbps download, 4.76 mbps upload, with an average ping of 95 ms
- Bluetooth tethering - 1.6 mbps download, 0.65 mbps download, with an average ping of 152 ms
As you can see from the numbers above, there are some pretty big differences. But don't go drawing conclusions just yet as we have to take battery life into account too. Typically Bluetooth eats the least amount of battery while Wi-Fi tethering eats the most. USB tethering doesn't eat any since you can charge your device through your computer while tethering.
Who should use USB tethering?
USB tethering is not only the fastest method, it's the most reliable and results in zero battery drain on your iPhone or iPad. It does, however, drain your Mac or PC battery to keep it charged. You'll also only be able to tether one device at a time with USB tethering, and you'll need your Lightning (or Dock) cable.
If you only need to tether one device and you want the fastest, most reliable connection possible, then you want USB tethering.
Who should use Bluetooth tethering?
Running your Bluetooth radio is technically less of a battery drain then running your Wi-Fi radio, however "race-to-sleep" (how fast data can be transferred and the radio shut down to conserve power) means the slower speed often cancels out the battery savings. Also, BT tethering is also only one device at a time.
If you forgot your Lightning (or Dock) cable and you can't use Wi-Fi, then Bluetooth tethering is there for you.
Who should use Wi-Fi tethering?
Wi-Fi tethering (personal hotspot) is convenient and works with multiple devices at once, up to ten for some carriers. Just turn on Personal Hotspot and start connecting. It may not be as fast or reliable as USB tethering, but if you have good, solid service you may not notice much of a difference. It does, however, drain batter faster so you'll have to keep that in mind.
If you Lightning (or Dock) cable is unavailable or inconvenient, or if you want to tether multiple devices, you want Wi-Fi tethering.
What's your favorite method to tether from the iPhone or iPad?
If you tether your Mac or PC to your iPhone or iPad regularly, what tethering methods do you prefer and why? Are your speeds worse, better, or similar to mine? Let me know in the comments!


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New Zealand's K4 crew, from left, Caitlin Ryan, Aimee Fisher, Lisa Carrington and Kayla Imrie taste success at the Hungary round of the ICF World Cup series. ...
Team boats focus for Carrington
World and Olympic champion Lisa Carrington will skip her favoured K1 200m event on the upcoming ICF World Cup series in Europe, instead turning her focus to New Zealand's burgeoning team boats....
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Carrington awarded Lonsdale Cup
Lisa Carrington has been awarded the prestigious Lonsdale Cup for 2016....
Historic medal for Carrington
Carrington became the first New Zealand woman to win two Olympic medals at the same games, adding a bronze medal in the K1 500m overnight to the K1 200m gold she won earlier in the week in Rio....
Carrington goes for the double
Lisa Carrington will race for another medal after qualifying for the K1 500m final at the Lagoa Olympic Stadium in Rio, finishing second in her semifinal....
Carrington strikes Gold
Gold in the Olympic 200m canoe sprint for Lisa Carrington overnight. ...
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North Shore's Teneale Hatton after winning the K1 500m final at the Blue Lakes canoe sprint regatta in Rotorua this weekend. Photo by Jamie Troughton/Dscribe Media Services...
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A rampant Lisa Carrington snared her own slice of history, easily defending her K1 200m title at the canoe sprint world championships in Milan tonight....
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A jubilant Lisa Carrington has won her first K1 500m world title at the canoe racing world championships tonight. The New Zealand star swept to victory in the longer distance, putting daylight in between her black boat and her rivals on a choppy course in Milan....
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Kiwi women proving their worth at the World Champs in Milan...
Carrington into final on tough day for Kiwi kayakers
Lisa Carrington has cruised into the final of the K1 500m at the canoe racing world championships in Milan overnight, although a trio of rivals will be waiting eagerly for her once she gets there....
Carrington fired up for historic double
Carrington will spearhead a nine-strong New Zealand team in Milan when racing begins tomorrow night (NZ time), with the championships doubling as a qualifier for next year's Rio de Janeiro Olympics....
Kiwi kayakers make great start in Europe
THE K2 CREW OF CAITLIN RYAN (LEFT) AND AIMEE FISHER MAKE A FAST START IN THEIR HEAT AT THE WORLD CUP IN PORTUGAL. Photo by Rene Olsen...
Kiwi paddlers follow Carrington's lead
Lisa Carrington continues to blaze a merry path on the world kayaking scene but a quartet of fellow female Kiwis are eagerly following her lead....
Golden weekend for kiwi kayakers
New Zealand medal-winners from the final day of the world cup kayaking regatta in Portugal, L-R Lisa Carrington, Caitlin Ryan, Aimee Fisher, Kayla Imrie, Jaimee Lovett and Marty McDowell....
Great start to the second World Cup
Lisa Carrington's world cup kayaking form has continued, while two of her New Zealand teammates will join her in A finals tonight at the German round of the series....
Third gold for Carrington, bronze for K2
Lisa Carrington has embraced the lift in competition by winning her third world cup kayaking gold medal in two weeks in Germany overnight....
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World Cup 2, Czech
A gold medal at the end of the day in the women's K1 5000m for Teneale Hatton makes three for the NZ team at the World Cup in Czech Republic. Earlier she had claimed gold in the 1000m and Lisa Carrington the gold in the 200m, as well as a bronze in the 500m yesterday....
NZ Team Results - World Cup 1
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What you'll need:
3-4 Red Potatoes cut into 1 in. cubes
1/2 Onion diced
1 Yellow Bell Pepper diced
2 Tomatoes diced
4-5 Garlic Cloves peeled
1/4 C. Flat Leaf Parsley coarsely chopped
Kosher Salt and Pepper to taste
Onion and Garlic Powder to taste
Herbs de Provence to taste
2-3 Tbls Olive Oil
Put it together:
Set the oven temp to 400. Wash produce and chop up potatoes, onion, bell pepper, tomatoes and parsley. Next add all the veggies to a large mixing bowl and include the garlic cloves. Add about 2-3 Tbls of olive oil and then sprinkle the mix with all spices EXCEPT the salt. Salt draws out moisture so you don't want to add it before cooking otherwise the veggies may shrivel up. So reserve the salt for after the potatoes are done cooking. Now, lightly hand mix the veggies turning a couple times over to make sure they're well coated. In a large glass baking dish use a little cooking spray to coat the bottom, then transfer the veggies. Place in the oven uncovered and roast for about 45-50 mins. Once the cooking time is up , pierce the potatoes to make sure they're done! After removing veggies from the oven, you can now add some kosher salt to taste!
*Note* If you're a garlic lover…ADD MORE GARLIC!
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Travel Advisory Travel Advisory
German Federal Minister of Interior comments on the current security situation in Germany
Ladies and gentlemen, as you know, for some time now the federal security authorities have regarded the threat of international terrorism as elevated. Since spring 2009, there have been indications of possible attacks in the U.S., in Europe and in Germany. However, no more specific information was available.
Since the middle of this year, the security authorities have had increasing indications that the Al Qaeda terrorist organization has long-term plans to carry out attacks in the U.S., Europe and Germany. The security authorities consider three possible threat scenarios as likely. The security authorities have been intensively investigating these indications for weeks, in the closest possible cooperation with our international partners and with the necessary sensitivity.
In addition to these earlier indications, we now have further relevant information which the security authorities agree indicates that we are currently facing a new threat situation.
In this context, I would like to mention three things:
1. The attempted international air cargo attacks in late October, for which the regional al-Qaeda affiliate calling itself "al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula" has credibly claimed responsibility, demonstrated the terrorists' adaptability and persistence in pursuing their goals. They also confirmed that our information was reliable.
2. According to a tip provided by a foreign partner, which we received after the Yemen incident, an attack is supposedly planned for late November.
3. The latest results of an investigation by the Federal Criminal Police Office of persons with ties to Islamist extremism again confirm, independently of information from other sources, that Islamist groups continue to plan attacks in the Federal Republic of Germany. As in the second case I have mentioned, here too we have specific information on which to base our investigations.
So we have very recently, up to the past few days, become aware of information relevant to the security situation in the Federal Republic of Germany. The fact that this information largely agrees in terms of timing and substance with the rather general indications we had earlier has changed the situation. This situation can be compared with the threat assessment and the measures taken for the Bundestag elections in 2009.
The federal and state security authorities are prepared to deal with this situation. Comprehensive plans were drawn up already last year and will be applied again now. I have therefore ordered the Federal Police to take appropriate security measures, especially at airports and train stations, in view of the current threat situation. This order will remain in effect until further notice. We have coordinated these measures with the states, and I am grateful to my counterparts at state level for taking comparable steps in their areas of responsibility. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the police officers for carrying out these orders.
Our measures are intended to prevent and deter terrorist attacks. We will demonstrate strength and will not be intimidated. The public will be able to see these police measures, but there will also be many measures you will not be able to see.
Ladies and gentlemen, we have cause for concern, but no reason for hysteria. We will not allow international terrorism to interfere with our daily lives nor with our democratic way of life. Let us all take this to heart. Be assured that we are working with our international partners to do everything in our power to protect the people of the Federal Republic of Germany.
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Like ye olde plays from Shakespeare's time, MirrorMask begins with a whirlwind one-minute telling of the whole movie you're about to see…via sock puppets. Swoosh tinkly music transition into a gorgeous paper cutout 3D rendering of the opening credits in the classic style of Dave McKean, the director and art director of this film. Neil Gaiman, who wrote the film, says that McKean's storytelling abilities are better than 99% of the human population. Believe it or not, this is the first full-length film that Dave McKean directed, but when I watched it, it made me want to go into film arts as a career (though I didn't). The whole movie is absolutely gorgeous, and even better when you know that each artist and student working on the film got to work on their own scene, so though while it was designed by McKean, each individual scene is modeled, textured, and rendered with a different person's style, giving each location a slightly different feel.
Summary (spoilers ahead)
Helena (Stephanie Leonidas) is a young woman, stifled by her lifestyle as a juggler in her parents' circus. Although she is nearly grown, she feels like a child being forced into her father's dream by her over-powering (though kind) mother. While other kids wish to run away and join the circus, Helena wants to run away and join real life. But before she gets the chance, her mother is stricken with a medical illness, possibly a brain tumor, and her ability to recover is undecided. A very real, emotionally visceral scene takes place on the balcony between Helena and her father (Rob Brydon) as Helena confesses that she believes her mother got sick because she shouted at her and threatened to run away from the circus. She has a momentary glimpse outside of teenage angst and sees how her words and actions can destroy the people and the world around her.
This is in stark contrast to the next scene where Helena has a loopy dream and wakes up to find herself in a slightly altered reality where some rehearsing circus performers in masks outside her grandmother's building are killed by a viscous dark substance crawling across the ground. Helena and a juggler named Valentine (Jason Barry) hide in a junk room. This scene not only introduces Valentine and the darkness of this new world, but also weird little man-faced sphinx-cats, a spying spider, and the importance of books. The transition from real world–cold, sharp whites of Brighton–to the world of Helena's imagination is slow, but once we arrive, it's a whole new reality with new rules.
Neil Gaiman is the author of many short stories and novels, from the fantastical to the spooky. His books, like Stardustand MirrorMask, have been adapted for film, and books like American Gods adapted for TV. @neilhimself
As Helena and Valentine hop a ride on some big books, we're introduced to the mirror world, a world based on the drawings Helena had done on her bedroom walls, a world she first mistakes as a dream because she sees herself sleeping in a window (but later she discovers it isn't herself in that bed at all but an evil princess that happens to look like her, who's taken her place in the real world). The world looks hand drawn and is made with real things, not purely digital creations. The sky flickers, the lines vary in sharpness, and some of the people are made of shoes.
We stop for a moment to be introduced to Valentine, an Irish juggler in a purple mask and white flappy coat, probably not much older than Helena (though the actors are about 12 years apart). He very much represents the child in Helena. As an adult, he's almost a psychopath, the way he immediately forgets his best friend who died, has too much pride to apologize, and hogs the cakes. But if you consider him no more emotionally developed than a six-year-old, his actions and eventual guilt make sense and you learn to like him.
In one of the best scenes of the film, Helena is escorted to the castle where the Prime Minister is on the hunt for a charm. The PM is played by Rob Brydon, the same actor as Helena's father, and the White Queen is played by Gina McKee, same has her mother. Ahh, it's the Wizard of Oz. Cue the backstory interlude told by more paper cutouts, of how the evil princess ran away from the Dark Queen and stole the White Queen's charm, disappearing and causing the White Queen to fall into an unwakable sleep. If they could just get the charm back, they'll be able to wake the White Queen and stop this darkness that killed Valentine's friends from spreading over their whole world. Problem is, they don't know what the charm looks like. This charm, then, signifies the thing that Helena is on the hunt for in the real world, something to wake her mother, but she doesn't know what that would be or if such a thing can exist. It's like searching for something smaller than a needle in a haystack when you don't even know if you're in the right field.
So the impossible quest begins. Valentine dubs himself Helena's manager and they visit the library for answers. After meeting the Librarian (Stephen Fry) and partaking in a Pagemaster–esque scene with flying books and butterfly nets, the books work together to tell the fable of the creation of their world. Surprise, surprise, it was all scribbled together by a young girl with a pencil, and she made a city of front and a city of back–a city of light and a city of darkness. Helena checks out The Really Useful Book, which points them to the sign of the sun where the charm is supposedly hidden.
The next setting is guarded by a Gryphon played by Robert Llewellyn who, as according to Sphinx tradition, threatens to eat them if they don't answer his riddle, but both Helena and Valentine are able to stump the self-important man-cat and visit the orbiting giants, who unveil the next bit of the puzzle: the charm is the MirrorMask, a mask that reflects yourself back at you, shows you want you want, helps you travel from one reality to the other. Ah-hah, so the charm can both knock the White Queen (aka Helena's mom) unconscious and help her to escape home. The two are connected.
The best scene takes place at the mask shop where we meet batty old Mrs. Bagwell. She's a cat lady (with man-eating sphinxes) and she's loony toons up the head, but she does offer them some nice cakes. Now, the music of this film is phenomenal (credit to Iain Ballamy), but Mrs. Bagwell's rumba in this scene, strange and wonderful, deserves a special shout-out. The record skips on "Don't let them see you're afraid," which is echoed in both the Useful Book's advice and Mrs. Bagwell's warning as they depart, escaping the hungry little cats.
In a random scene that doesn't add much to the plot, Helena meets some bird-monkeys named Bob (except one is inexplicably named Malcolm), and they help her escape the black juice and hide in the borderlands, the dreamlands. Helena hallucinates her mother, who thinks that this is her dream and that they've begun operating on her. She also conjectures that Valentine is a boyfriend she's dreamed up for her daughter. Helena blushes. Only a moment ago, she was angry that looking through the window into the real world, she saw the princess snogging a boy. She's not ready to grow up like that yet. But then why is she so anxious to run away from her parents and the circus? These are the troubles of being a teenager, ready for adulthood in some ways but still very much a child. With her imagination, Helena conjures up a little building full of keyholes. They have a key from the giants, but not enough time to try all the slots. The evil princess moves her little hut from the borderlands into the city of darkness by moving her drawings on her bedroom wall. Helena is hurt! Oh, no! Valentine offers to slip through the darkness like a dark, unnoticeable slippy thing to get help. But this isn't his intention at all.
After Valentine sells Helena out to the Dark Queen in exchange for jewels, Helena is faced with the reality: the world isn't falling to pieces because of the dark matter the queen is sending into the world. It's ending because the princess left. "You can't run away from home without destroying somebody's world," the Dark Queen tells her. This reflects Helena's belief that her threat to run away is what is killing her mother in the real world. She has to find the charm, get home, and make amends, but the queen drugs her with fairy powder in the most beautiful and haunting scene in the film–clockwork jack-in-the-boxes sing "Close to You" slightly off key while dressing her up as the evil princess. Now black-eyed, Helena is the docile, malleable child her evil mother's always dreamed of. In Helena's most angsty moments, this is probably what she felt her real mother wanted of her. "Helena, juggle! Helena, sell popcorn! Helena, smile for the punters!"
Luckily, as Helena has been growing up emotionally, so has Valentine. In a rare moment of guilt, Valentine rescues her, snaps her out of her hypnotic state, and helps her find the MirrorMask, which was hidden in the evil princess's bedroom the whole time. As they make their escape from the castle, Valentine happens upon the Future Fruit, which shares with him a glimpse of the future. For once, we step outside of Helena's head and enter Valentine's. He sees himself again betray Helena in order to escape to the real world, where, maskless, he's forced into being a waiter. His mind returns to the present as he screams, "No, I don't want to be a waiter!"
The Dark Queen chases them down and Helena screams to her that she must let her child grow up and become her own person, but the queen will have none of that nonsense–again, a reflection of how Helena views her own mother's smothering love. Valentine, who keeps claiming that he's a very important man with a tower, apologizes to his runaway building, which returns to rescue them. Another runaway, this one forgives his master/father, and all Valentine had to do was apologize, something Helena has been struggling to do with her own mother ever since she got sick. Finally, after a moment of hesitation, Valentine decides not to betray Helena again and lets her use the MirrorMask to escape to the real world, trading places with the evil princess.
The movie is bookended by another raw, emotional scene on the bright, white Brighton patio with Helena and her father. In the eternal moment of her father on the phone with the hospital, we watch Helena's face as her mind flicks through all the possible outcomes. But, (spoilers) whew, they live happily ever after. In a scene that ends differently than the audiobook version, Helena meets an Irish boy on the circus grounds who's looking to join up. "I've always fancied joining the circus," he says. "That's good," Helena tells him. "You would have made a lousy waiter."
If you like the look of this movie even half as much as I do, The Alchemy of MirrorMask is a great visual book.


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"Beauty is how you feel inside, and it reflects in your eyes. It is not something physical. "
quote by Sophia Loren is a bit cliche. Because in current era where we all love to look good, just being beautiful does not guarantee that. No doubt we need to take a good care of our skin following a definite skin care routine, eating right to stay healthy and in shape and to say the least keep on grooming ourselves regularly. Recently I met Sandhya Oza, a style expert in Tanishq Bridal Event held in Bangalore. Sandhya has a smart and elegant personality and a very humble nature. It was such a pleasure meeting her and discussing beauty and style tips, preparations needed before attending a wedding or a big event and similar things.
Also met there beauty specialist Sarla from Lakme Studio who told me about current makeup trends, latest makeup technique being used and various Lakme bridal packages.
Few takeaways from discussion with Sandhya:
1-A full length mirror is a must at home, before you step out have head to toe stare at yourself to double check if everything is Ok.
2-Don't die for a lighter skin tone, be yourself because that suits you best.
3-Choose makeup color and dress which is suitable for your skin tone.
4-Keep your dress and all matching accessories ready in advance to avoid any last minute hick ups
5-Do a trial makeup before any big event to check how the makeup looks on you.
6- Taking few photographs after your trial makeup will help you judge how your makeup looks in camera lights.
Sarla from Lakme studio also gave some pointers:
1-Beauty is a daily thing and not a one time event. Do take up time for yourself regularly
2-In order to avoid any makeup disaster before your wedding or an event choose your beautician wisely. Let them know your requirement and do a trial session with them
3-Choose a foundation which is one shade darker to you so that it blends with the body color and gives an overall lighter brighter look and avoids face looking too made up.
4- She suggested to use air brush technique for getting makeup done for a more even and natural look.
Here's a video of the chit-chat with Sandhya
Now a feast for your eyes, a glance at Tanishq bridal jewellery


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Gwinnett library 'buddy branch' system starts today
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LAWRENCEVILLE (GA) -- The Gwinnett Public Library's new "buddy branch" system begins today. #"That's the kind of invention we would like to see on their part to operate differently," Chairwoman Charlotte Nash said of the creative system. "I may not be able to go to the Dacula library, but if I can go to Hamilton Mill or Grayson during a certain day of the week, that's workable for me." Story from The Gwinnett Daily Post.


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Rigby Taylor Products Are Flying High For Brighton & Hove Albion
Steve Winterburn's role at Brighton & Hove Albion FC may have changed over the years, but what has not altered is his incessant desire to produce the best pitches – at the Premier League club's training ground as well as at its AMEX Community Stadium.
Since he joined the club in 2001, his role has developed from being head groundsman at the club's (former) stadium in Withdean to one today that, as head of grounds maintenance, means he oversees a team of five full-time grounds staff at the stadium in Falmer as well as 14 full- time grounds staff at the club's Lancing-based training ground – where there are eight grass, two hybrid grass and three 3G pitches, plus several grass and hybrid grass training areas
He also works closely with the nearby University of Sussex, where the club's women's first team now uses up to four pitches every season for their training needs, and the club's stadium grounds staff's input into the maintenance works on these pitches.
Today, he admits, he rarely gets 'to pick up the tools' because his role is focused mostly around numerous strategic issues of grounds maintenance across the sites, especially concerning staff training, development and progression – "giving people something to aspire to is vitally important", he says – as well as ensuring that all the grounds within his remit are using the best available products and maintenance techniques to ensure the consistent availability of top-class playing surfaces.
"I'm forever experimenting with a variety of amenity products, especially at the training ground," he continues. "I'm always willing to tweak things to ensure we are always on top of what's best in terms of both working practices and the resulting pitch performance.
"One example concerns the use of nutritional products as well as controlled and conventional release fertilisers. I always want the best – and at the best price!"
That said, one amenity supplies company in particular has stood the test of time, he affirms, "and that's Rigby Taylor, from which we source a host of products".
Steve's connection with the South Coast club extends back to 1993, however, when the Seagulls' squads used the University of Sussex Sports Ground for training. Steve joined the university initially as a groundsman then became head groundsman there three years later.
His move into groundsmanship came after his career path led him from experiences in civil engineering, drainage and landscaping before he joined the East Sussex National Golf Resort as a greenkeeper for two seasons, during which time he started to gain his Levels 1, 2 and 3 qualifications as well as accreditations for spraying and chainsaw use, for example.
After a spell working at a private school, Steve joined Brighton & Hove Albion at the Withdean Stadium (a converted athletics track owned by the local council) and he brought with him an extensive skills set "especially in terms of varying playing surfaces (artificial and grass, from sand- to clay-based) for a multitude of sports".
While he naturally applied this experience to the maintenance and management of the Withdean Stadium pitch, his expertise really came to the fore when the club decided to build a new stadium (the AMEX Community Stadium) and Steve became an integral member of the team which specified the construction of the new pitch for the club's 2011/12 season.
"All new pitch projects are a case of marrying what's ideally required with the available budget, of course, and this was no different," Steve reflects. "We opted for a fibrelastic surface, using grasses that I was used to working with – mainly Rigby Taylor's R14; a 100 per cent perennial ryegrass containing the cultivars Columbia, Poseidon, Duparc and Berloiz 1.
"That pitch has performed very well over the years but this summer [2018] it has been replaced by a hybrid surface – two similar hybrid pitches are in place at the training ground alongside hybrid surfaces for goalkeeping and training areas - but, again, we are sticking with the R14 as part of the seed mixtures used because it gives me everything I need, including rapid establishment, good colour, a clean cut and good disease and shade tolerance.
"The position of the stadium (elevated but on the South Downs) represents quite a harsh environment in terms of temperature, shade and air flow – the stadium design means we lose a lot of light on the pitch in the winter, perhaps having only a 3 metre wide by 10 metre long strip of sun on the pitch by mid-winter. R14 continues to perform well in conjunction with grow lights and a number of other Rigby Taylor products."
Underpinned by regular agronomy advice from STRI, R14 is just one of a host of Rigby Taylor products on Steve's shopping list. He also uses, for example:
- A variety of fungicides;
- A range of fertilisers such as the Microflow-CXS controlled-release liquid – containing chelated trace elements including copper, iron, magnesium, manganese and zinc;
- Amino Form LX amino acid-based supplement for stress relief;
- Activate XL microbial biostimulant; and
- Breaker Advance wetting agent.
Working closely with Rigby Taylor's Regional Sales Director Mike Ring – who, in fact, was a winger in the Seagull's squad from 1981 to 1984 (he also played for Hull City and Bolton Wanderers, for example), Steve adds: "I actually started doing business with Mike when I was at the university, and we've always worked hand-in-hand testing and using the products for the most successful results.
"But Mike's history with the club does not have any sway on the way in which I select the products I use today. Lots of different products from different suppliers may well make a pitch look good, but that doesn't always mean it will play well. And, of course, they may not always be the most cost-effective purchases. My job – and the job of all my groundsmen – is to ensure we satisfy all these demands."


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Current online trends indicate that buyers want and value quality content. "Quality" in this instance could mean helpful, interesting, useful, persuasive, or/and well-researched.
According to J-P De Clerck, approximately 87% of the buyers consider looking for detailed information and advice before purchasing various services or products.
62% of these buyers prefer web searches as their primary source of information when they're looking to fix what's broken or solve a problem.
This, therefore, makes copywriting an integral part of every SEO strategy. By utilizing high-quality content, you can quickly increase your Google ranking to help you stand out from your competitors.
It pays to invest adequately in proper SEO copywriting. You should learn to avoid fatal mistakes that could compromise your SEO strategies.
Are you looking forward to investing in SEO copywriting?
Below are some of the fatal copywriting mistakes you should avoid:
Mistake #1: Focusing on Your Company and Products
This is one common mistake that most copywriters do and ends up crippling their conversion rates.
The truth is, your audience is neither interested in your company nor does it care about your latest news or what you do. They only care about themselves and things that can make their lives better. So you've got to show them you care about them. [source]
Most customers visit your website looking for answers to their problems. If your content cannot offer them solutions quickly, then they are gone.
For this reason, you need to change the focus of your copy from business-centric to customer-centric. Ideally, ensure that your content appeals and adds value to your customers.
Focus more on using "you" and "your" in your marketing strategies rather than using "we" and "our." And if at all you will need to talk about yourself and your products, then it should be in the context of providing value to your prospective clients and customers.
Mistake #2: Not Starting With a Keyword Research
Most marketers underestimate the importance of keyword research oblivious of the fact that keyword research is an essential step in driving qualified traffic to your site. Before creating any content, you first need to understand your customers' search intent.
What are people searching for and what do they intend to find? Is your choice of keywords relevant to their searches?
If you wish to optimize your Google ranking, you should first identify your customers' needs and search behavior and then work backward by targeting their search intent to attract more traffic and boost conversions.
The best practice is to focus on relatively less competitive keyword phrases that are frequently searched by your customers.
Also, ensure that the keywords are closely associated with your company or products to boost relevant traffic that will help you accomplish your business goals.
More importantly, if you want to reach prospective customers in your location and its environs, you should endeavor to target geo-specific keywords. These are keywords that have your location as qualifiers. Here are good examples:
- Best medical expert in Chicago
- New York coffee shop
- Moving company London
Better yet, the keywords could have "near me" attached to it. Here are examples:
- Best clinic near me
- Chinese restaurants near me
Creating content that answers a particular search intent around a keyword will increase your chances of ranking higher in the search results pages.
Hauser-Ross Eye Institute & Surgicenter, a regional eye care provider optimized its content for location-based keywords and implemented other SEO marketing strategies. After running the campaign for 3 months, they increased organic traffic and their revenue grew by 333% year over year.
Mistake #3: Talking to Everyone at the Same Time
When it comes to generating organic and qualified leads to your business, you need to focus your energy and content to a specific group of audience. It's nearly impossible to tailor your content to suit everyone's needs.
Have you ever been in a noisy place — trying to ignore all the noise around you and then suddenly someone calls out your name?
The chances are that you looked around immediately to identify who is trying to capture your attention even though you thought you weren't listening.
The same case applies to online marketing. Online users tend to ignore general information intended for the public but are keen on information that seems more specific to them.
Find your target audience and get to know their habits, goals, and desires. Once you have done that, tailor your content to address them directly. This will help you boost traffic and consequently enhance your online presence.
Nike, for example, is a global brand that speaks to a specific group of shoe users at a given time. That's why they have Nike running shoes for men, for women, and for other specific running purposes. The brand even goes as far as driving campaigns specific to women — NikeWomen
An Analysis of its Brand Communication, Adidas shared some thoughts on communicating to the right customers while nurturing leads that are still on the fence.
Mistake #4: Poorly-Formatted Content
I have made this letter longer than usual, only because I have not had time to make it shorter. ~Blaise Pascal (1623–1662).
No matter how good or valuable your message is, your content is less likely to drive significant traffic if it's non-readable. Proper formatting is essential in enhancing the readability of your content to increase the number of customers visiting your site.
Remember that you're competing against time to attract and retain the attention of your readers and writing huge chunks of text will ONLY defeat the purpose.
You should leverage the power of shorter paragraphs and bullet points to make your content more reader-friendly. According to Jim Estill from Copyblogger, "A paragraph that runs five sentences long is daunting and there is a good chance that the reader will not read it."
Your choice of font also plays a significant role. When it comes to text font, you should be concerned with three factors: size, type, and color. Make sure that your font is at least 16 pixels for maximum readability.
Also, the line-height and line width must also be considered. Give enough white spacing to make the content readable.
It's also crucial to ensure that your font colors and the background complement each other. Again, the use of multiple headlines with bigger headline fonts can assist in attracting more traffic.
Mistake #5: Being Too Wordy in Your Sentences
One way to increase the quality of your content and significantly boost your search ranking is to cut unnecessary words.
Your audience will much appreciate it if you go straight to the point. Including filler words between relevant words is virtually useless and only serves to lengthen and complicate your sentences.
Make your sentences clear.
Your sentences should be short, clear, and concise. Avoid using unnecessarily complex or abstract words. Redundancy is also another cause of wordiness. HelpScout's articles are always clear and persuasive and have no redundant words. Take a look:
It may involve the inclusion of redundant words or redundant information. Avoid unnecessary words to assist your readers in finding solutions to their problems quickly when reading through your text.
Mistake #6. Forgetting the Call-to-Action
Call-to-action (CTA) is one of the most ignored content marketing components yet very effective in enhancing your site or brand awareness. According to Unbounce, "Over 90% of visitors who read the title also read the CTA copy."
Having done a great job of attracting the attention of your prospective customers, you need to include a compelling CTA to motivate them to take the next step towards sharing your content or becoming loyal customers.
Customers expect and want clear instructions as to what to do. You'll be confusing and frustrating your customers if you don't have clear and persuasive calls to action.
Your CTA should be straightforward and geared towards a specific goal.
If you're providing informative content to your audience, then Calls to action such as "learn more" or "request a demo" could be most appropriate. Also, place them in strategic positions and ensure that they are kept short and actionable.
By changing the CTA copy from "Download Paper" to "Get My Free Paper" and split testing the two variations, SAS increased conversions significantly.
Mistake #7: Not Optimizing Content for Searchers
It makes no sense to create a content library that offers solutions to all your prospective customers' needs yet not readily available when the customers search for the content on the search engines.
Your goal should be to create content that's NOT only packed with valuable information but also keyword-optimized to increase its chances of performing better in the search engine results pages (SERPs).
Start by creating original and useful content that's relevant to your target audience.
Make sure that the content satisfies the local searcher's intent if you're trying to attract local clients/customers, for example.
Now proceed to include profitable keyword phrases that will boost your online presence during a customer's search.
Extra Storage Space shifted most of its marketing budget online and embraced search marketing. By optimizing their content around searchers' intents and being consistent, the share of rentals from online channels increased by 1,300% in five years and ROI grew by 184%.
Do you need help creating a successful SEO strategy that will help you rank higher in Google first page? Our Digital Marketing Agency in San Diego can help you. See our services page.
Mistake #8: Writing in a Passive Voice
According to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, "using passive voice in your writing isn't a grammatical error but it'll weaken the clarity of your writing."
Different forms of writing have their rules and style. Passive voice is utterly discouraged in SEO marketing for two main reasons:
- It's relatively wordy
- It uses a sentence structure that requires more cognitive effort to deduce a meaning
Passive voice omits the doer of a given action from the sentence making it hard for your audience to identify who is acting and who is being affected.
Again, it's less engaging when compared to active voice. Here's a clear distinction (with examples) between active and passive voices.
Since customers prefer high-quality content that's straightforward and more engaging, using excessive passive voice and vague language will have an impact on your Google ranking optimization strategies.
Use active verbs (e.g., that will help you illustrate your point more clearly to meet the objective of your content and to attract more customers.
Essentially, captivating your customers' attention should be your primary goal when doing SEO copywriting.
Take time to research your target audience and tailor your content to suit their needs.
Don't forget to correctly structure and proofread your content to ensure it's of high quality and value to your customers. Do that, and you'd be rewarded with devoted readers who are loyal to your brand.


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Ballerina has cracked the UK market, reports Alterego
Posted: December 1, 2017
After many years of success in Europe, distributor Alterego has stated that the Ballerina brand of hosiery has now cracked the UK market. Alterego MD Diane Gordon-Freeman said: "Hosiery is still considered a mainstream product, but we definitely sell more as 'add-on sales' to our erotic retailers. Let's face it, if a boyfriend or husband is buying a lovely, pretty chemise for a weekend away, or a racy bra set then he obviously wants the matching stockings or hold-ups! We have found that many retailers have realised this, and with some promotion, they have seriously increased their income and profit. Ballerina is a company that specialise in erotic hosiery – it even has a collection that is infused with pheromones, and by the feedback we have had from our customers, they work too!"
Diane continued: "We have expanded our collection of Ballerina products into the UK significantly this year, with new lines for Christmas, and some more that will be arriving in time for the Valentine's trade. As a brand, Ballerina has really taken off. Sales have gone through the roof, and more and more retailers – in all sectors – are getting to grips with the add-on sales opportunity."
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Darien Police and Gesualdi Construction tie 18-18
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The Darien Police and Gesualdi Construction teams tied 18-18 in a well-played and very even Darien Junior Football League 2-3rd Grade Flag Division game recently.
Darien Police's Gavin Marcy scored twice and Connor Phelps ran in the team's other touchdown.
Boden North picked up a key first down to set up the final Darien Police score.
Gesualdi Construction was led by Nat Li with two touchdowns and Danny Cavoli with the other score.
Both defenses made big plays at critical moments in the contest, with the game ending on a Darien Police stop of what would have been a game-winning extra point by Gesualdi Construction.


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Last week, I told you about a neat tool that adds certain features to your right-click Windows context menu. Well, here?s another helper of sorts, with an even more impressive array of features that render the right-click context menu an immediately available ? and quite powerful ? tool you can use to manage files and folders on your computer.
Lammer Context Menu updates your right-click context menu with several useful additions that many of you might find handy.
With this tool, you can:
- Mount a virtual drive
- Copy paths
- Select specific file types within a folder
- Search within a folder
- Register DLL files
- Open a command prompt
As you can see, some of the features are a good deal more powerful than your basic commands. Additionally, it offers even more advanced options, allowing you to access the path operations screen where you can manage files based on wildcards.
This is a free utility available for use on Windows (working with both 32bit and 64bit versions).
You can grab it here.


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Security cameras Central Florida for home & business
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Do you really need a security camera system in Central Florida?
Florida has a crime rate that is considerably higher than the average rate throughout the United States. According to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement there were 101,906 violent crimes in Florida during 2010. 668,612 property crimes were reported within Florida during the same year. Averaged over a ten year period, that's a total of 7,705,180 victims of violent and property crimes combined. A video surveillance system significantly reduces the chance of becoming one of these victims.
Security Pro can offer:
Security Pro of Florida can provide your home, business, office, store, hotel or motel, factory, warehouse, institution, medical facility, assisted living facility or parking garage with:
- Security cameras (surveillance cameras, video cameras, CCTV)
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This is a question we are asked often so we have put together our top 5 tips on advertising in a recession:
1) Website: An effective website can not only act as a
salesperson that works 24 hours a day to a worldwide audience, it can
also save you administration time.
Think about the repetitive communication you may do, like sending
clients documents and information, or answering the same questions on
the phone. Much of this can be handled by a website and can be done
securely if the information is sensitive.
But, make sure your website reflects professionally on your company and that it can be found easily on google!
2) Review your advertising Analyse where you are spending your advertising budget and if it is not effective move that budget to a
channel that will work. We have seen that spending advertising with
google or industry specific websites can give much better ROI than
newspaper or magazine advertising - even for non technology based businesses.
3) Make it consistent: If all your advertising, website,
stationery and signage looks the same you will have to do less
advertising to make your brand memorable! Make sure you look different
to others in your field and that people can identify your company from a
quick glance.
Using a design company that can establish a design style across all your
material is the fastest way to establish this consistent visual
4) Make sure your sales documents are up to scratch For those who
provide quotes or supply information or materials to potential
customers before the point of sale it is important that everything the
client sees is professional and appealing so to give yourselves the best
chance of conversion to a sale. Quality sales material reflects well on
your business.
5) Upsell / Cross-sell: Your clients and customers have a
relationship with you. That makes it easier to sell additional products
or services to them. This may take some creative thinking to extend
your offering or may be as simple as better informing your customers
about everything you can offer them.
If you would like to know more drop in for a coffee and free discussion.