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Dededo, Guam -- Disaster relief and assistance to the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands following Typhoon Pongsona has climbed to $17.4 million since President George W. Bush declared the area eligible for federal disaster aid on December 11.
Pongsona struck on December 8, 2002, leaving behind one of the costliest disasters to hit Micronesia in decades.
"The figures we are releasing today reflect the magnitude of the disaster and the effectiveness of the recovery operations," said Federal Coordinating Officer David Fukutomi. "The broad scope of available assistance programs has contributed significantly to a quick and thorough response."
Governor Juan Babauta visited Rota just after the typhoon struck, and then again last week. "The recovery effort has been remarkable," he said. "The federal agencies coordinating the cleanup and rebuilding of Rota have put the island and its people back on their feet. We owe a great debt of gratitude to FEMA, the Red Cross, SBA, and everyone who aided in this outstanding effort."
Assistance to the Commonwealth included the following:
- $636,000 in initial emergency response costs
- $1.4 million in housing and home repairs
- $2.2 million to cover other uninsured disaster-related needs
- $516,695 in Disaster Unemployment Assistance
- $70,613 for Crisis Counseling services
- $9.1 million in SBA low-interest disaster loans
- $1.9 million in projected Public Assistance funding to governmental agencies and certain private non-profit organizations
- Approximately $1.6 million in projected Hazard Mitigation Grant Program grants
On March 11, President Bush amended the original disaster declaration by increasing the federal cost-share from the previous 75 percent to 90 percent for Typhoons Chata'an and Pongsona. This authorization, based on special conditions and documentation, reduces CNMI's cost share for Public Assistance, the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program and Other Needs Assistance under the Individuals and Households Program.
In close coordination with the Commonwealth, FEMA launched a broad spectrum of disaster assistance programs to help individuals, businesses, governmental agencies and private eligible non-profit organizations recover from the damage Pongsona left behind. Highlights include:
- Projected eligible amount of $1.9 million is under review for Public Assistance to governmental agencies and private non-profit organizations for debris removal, and to repair buildings and protective measures on Rota.
- On February 5, Public Assistance was approved for Saipan and Tinian. Dollar amounts are not yet available, as project work sheets are still being compiled and reviewed.
- Registered 749 individuals through FEMA's 1-800 teleregistration number.
- Handled another 1127 calls at the national FEMA Helpline. That Helpline -- 1-800-621-3362 -- is still open. Applicants who have registered with FEMA may call with questions or to learn the status of their applications.
- Set up a Disaster Recovery Center at the Northern Mariana College Public Library Complex that provided information to more than 1,300 disaster victims who visited the Center.
- Provided $2.2 million in Other Needs Assistance for i...


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Howdy! On this page, you'll find everything you need to know about my policies on all my do-dads :). Enjoy!
i put a lot of time, love, and energy into everything i create. i send everything out into the world the same way too. That being said, i do not offer refunds on any of my digital books or products.
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If you have any doubts, get to know me and my work first before purchasing.
Or email me your questions. i'd be more than happy to answer them :).
All my long-term 1:1 one-on-one sessions require a deposit for the work i put in them before we begin. Deposits are non-refundable. The remaining balance is due a week before we begin our work — unless you and i have worked out something otherwise.
One day intensives, coaching sessions, and/or group workshops are nonrefundable as well.
Again, i am more than happy to answer any and all questions to ensure that you are making the BEST decision for yourself and your needs.
To help you out, i've also created this freebie, "How To Hire the Right Coach for YOU." You can download it free HERE. It is super helpful in answering a lot of questions and helping you feel secure in your decision to hire me (or whomever you choose) as your coach!
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But chances are neither are you.
But maybe, just maybe, we are perfect for each other.
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The truth tellers, sage seekers, the philosophers, and deep thinkers.
The questioners, the wildlings, the troubadours, and cantadoras.
The radicals, rebels, 'others' and fringe-lings from the land of misfit toys.
The queens and kings, the queerists, the andro, the genderless, and the radically inclusive.
The eclectics, the avant-gardes, the Barefoot people, the hippies, and beatniks — the counter rather than the culture.
The readers, the pen monkeys, the artists, the deep lovers and thinkers.
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The linears, the straight and narrow, the one-wayers — my way or the highway.
The drama lovers, the gossipers, the tellers of secrets and other people who take pleasure in other human's and nonhuman's pain.
The carbon copiers and copies, the cookie cutters, and the be-just-like-me-ers.
The word mafia, the thought police, and other self-appointed gatekeepers of things that cannot be 'kept.'
Homophobes, dogmatics, fearmongers, and other 'our way is the right way' sayers.
Absolutists and absolutism.
Extremes, extremists, and extremism — in either direction.
Quick fixes, easy answers, shallow waters.
Those who do not wish to change, my work is not for you.
And while you may not like it here, you are still forever welcome on the one off chance that maybe someday it will be.

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Without exception, every sales department in every dealership in the world is underperforming in virtually every profit center. Even the stores that are dominating their market could use more sales, more frequent sales and higher grosses.
I know that's a bold statement to make, but it's been proven over and over again. Think about it. Have you hired a sales event company to come into the dealership and put on a three-day super sale? These firms will bring in their own sales teams, including managers and closers. They'll also take over the store's advertising. Sometimes, they'll even help the dealership buy inventory to prepare for the event.
And it's not uncommon for these companies to seriously outperform the dealership's normal business volume, as they typically put up staggering numbers in just a few days. As an observer with no skin in that game, I just watch and learn as these firms deliver high grosses and high unit volume.
Mention that to dealers and their managers and you'll usually hear every excuse and defense as to why these firms outperform them. They'll liken the sales teams these companies send out to a crew right out of the Pirates of the Caribbean, with Captain Jack Sparrow at the helm. They'll even resort to name calling, referring to these outside sales teams as gypsies, tramps and thieves.
In fact, tell me if this sounds familiar: "Those traveling road show people are drunks and bums with questionable tactics. And after they leave, the worms start coming out of all their deals."
I guess I can't blame dealership personnel for getting so defensive. Hey, they have to justify their employment at the dealership, right? Well, the problem is those excuses keep them anchored in mediocrity.
Truth is, the majority of these companies are reputable and professional. And they're really good at what they do, and that's why they're so hated. They expose just how badly the dealership is underperforming, and they tend to squash every weak excuse the dealership's sales team hides behind.
See, the real question a dealer needs to ask is why their stores aren't achieving the numbers these firms are putting up. The answer to that question is the reason many people put these firms down.
If anything, the performance of an outside firm should serve as a wakeup call that those numbers have always been there. So instead of complaining, why not figure out what these companies do that wasn't being done before. Maybe they advertised more effectively. Heck, I've seen some of these companies flood a showroom with buyers using simple hybrid mail and email campaigns.
"But Mr. Ziegler, you should see the quality of the customers they brought into the dealership. We felt like we were wading in the shallow end of the gene pool."
Yes, I've seen and heard that, too. But those customers can and did buy cars, and the dealer cashed their contracts and collected the money just like any other buyer. Maybe you need to stretch your special finance department a little further. These people were obviously in your market and could buy if the deal was put together right.
"But Mr. Ziegler, the cars they bought and stocked are not our usual inventory." So you're saying you're not stocking the right cars to maximize sales?
"But Mr. Ziegler, they are hard closers." Well, evidently, you're not closing hard enough.
The one thing I've noticed about these companies is they stick to their sales processes without exception. Can you say the same?
Truth is, even the best dealerships have a lot to learn and improve. From my experience in this business, we are, by nature, excuse-makers who will defend our turf. But we're also slow to admit when we're not doing the best job possible.
If you thought this article was about sales event companies, you missed the point. I just used them to point out how they're able to capture sales in your market that you weren't able to. And they're doing that while achieving grosses and unit volume that you aren't.
Perhaps their advertising is more effective. Maybe they have the right inventory. Maybe it's the fact that instead of pushing out those boring advertising campaigns that every other dealer pushes out, they're putting on a big sales event and promoting it as such. Hey, if your dealership doesn't look and feel like it's having a big sale, then you're probably not having one.
Jim Ziegler is the president of Ziegler SuperSystems Inc. Email him at [email protected]
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President and CEO of Ziegler SuperSystems
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A common request I receive is to please explain how to calculate GST at 15% using Excel formulas.
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I failed and didn't get a picture of this, but I did finish it and I am not impressed…at least for me. Redness is a huge thing that I really want to quell in my skin and this was not doing it for me. I will not be repurchasing this again.
Packaging: This is slim enough to be easy for travel and the pump twists down. I didn't travel with this very much but any time I did, it worked well to prevent popping up.
Durability: I didn't find that my breakouts were solved with this. It took me more than 4-5 days to see any results in the acne shrinking. I used one pump every single day and it worked on some days to quell the redness while others it seemed to be prominent. I didn't feel that it made my skin dry though, which is great since my skin tends to flake.
Pigmentation: This goes on clear. This is also smells like soap which I am not crazy about. I don't know what it is but I love the smell of soap on my hands but not on my face.
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A few years ago, I decided that Valentine's day needed to be more of a family holiday. Don't get me wrong I still enjoy going out with Craig and having our adult dinner with the Veenker side, but I wanted to make it fun for the kids also. I started a new tradition of having a "HEART DINNER" with them on Valentine's night. Craig and I would rather go out a different night to beat the crowds. We always have a great time, each year I have been able to pick up something to add to the festivities...just to make it exciting. Look how much fun we had this year!
Everyone toasting to a great Valentine's Day!
Just before eating...
The centerpiece...Craig gave me these roses.
Just before eating...
The centerpiece...Craig gave me these roses.
Heart shaped brownies.
This years new addition...red goblets with heart stems.
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Isaiah 49: 24,25
Shall the prey be taken from the mighty, or the lawful captive delivered?
But thus saith the LORD, Even the captives of the mighty shall be taken away, and the prey of the terrible shall be delivered: for I will contend with him that contendeth with thee, and I will save thy children.
Isaiah 49 vs 12 to 26 was my confession for this week and while I was reading it, these two verses jumped at me and I decided to meditate on them. Here is the lesson I got from it.
A lawful captive is someone who did something that 'demanded' that he be taken captive. He probably committed a sin or an offence. He may have been found guilty of a crime and the law demanded and ordered his captivity. Let us assume that his fore fathers committed a sin or were involved in activities which the consequences ought to be suffered by him.
Here, God is saying, "Yes. I understand that there is justification for your captivity. I understand that is something well deserved yet, I will contend with anyone who justifiably holds you captive."
BOOM! What more can I ask for?
Could it be that there is no more justification to stay in bonds?
Is it possible that it is the state of our minds that keep us still in captivity because we make excuses for the reason for our captivity; believing that God is punishing us for a sin he no longer has account of?
Now, what will you do differently with this understanding that you have no limits, no bounds, and no chains?


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Fishing permits for Boråssjöarna FVO
You can buy a fishing license from us on iFiske! All fishing license we sell are digital and a receipt is provided to you by eMail and as a normal text message just before fishing license to take effect. The organisation 'Boråssjöarna FVO' is subject to Swedish VAT (MOMS) and the prices are shown in SEK including 25% VAT.
Day permitSee also https://www.ifiske.se/pdf/361/Fiske_i_Borassjoarna_2018.pdf
The fish in the association's water is free. Fishing license not required. Read about current rules in the brochure.


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The known history of Fatehpur is as old as the Vedik era . General Karningham has written about "Bhitaura" and "Asni" places of this district, while discussing about the residuals of the Vedik era . There are proofs that Chinese traveller Hwensaung visited the Asani place of this district .
In village Renh, which is 25km in south-west of Fatehpur town, some articles of archeological interest have been found which are of time 800 B.C. . Many articles like coins, bricks, idols etc. of Maurya period, Kusad period & Gupta period have been found through out the district . Many temples of Gupta period still exist in village Tenduli, Korari, Sarhan Bujurg etc., which are very important from the archeological point of view . Golden coins of period of Chandragupta-II have been recovered from village Bijauli . The bricks used in fort of Asani are also of Gupta Period .
The Khajuha town, situated on Mughal road is very old town . It's description has been found in old Hindu scripture "Brahm Puran", which is 5000 years old . In 1561 A.D., Moghal emperor Humayun passed through this town while envading Jaunpur state . On January 5th, 1659 A.D., Moghal emperor Aurangjeb had a fierce battle with his brother prince Shahshuja, and killed him near this place . To celeberate the victory, he constructed a large beautiful garden "Badshahi Bagh" and a big lodge having 130 rooms .
During Moghul regime, the control of Fatehpur shifted time to time to the hands of Jaunpur, Delhi and Kannauj . In 1801 A.D., this region came under control of East India Company and in 1814 this was given the status of a sub-division (Paragana), while the headquarter was at Bhitaura, which is now a block office . In 1826 A.D., the Fatehpur was redesignated as a District headquarter .


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A 24-hour ticket for the Oslo tram
A soft drink in a restaurant
Entrance to the Viking Ship Museum, adult
Dinner for two in Bergen
10-hour tour around the magnificent Sognefjord
Total spending money needed:
- A budget
- for people for
- nights
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Creedence Clearwater Revival, often informally abbreviated to Creedence or CCR, was an American rock band active in the late 1960s and early 1970s. The band consisted of lead vocalist, lead guitarist, and primary songwriter John Fogerty, his brother rhythm guitarist Tom Fogerty, bassist Stu Cook and drummer Doug Clifford. Their musical style encompassed the roots rock,[1] swamp rock,[2] and blues rock[3] genres. Despite their San Francisco Bay Area origins, they portrayed a Southern rock style, with lyrics about bayous, catfish, the Mississippi River, and other popular elements of Southern United States iconography, as well as political and socially-conscious lyrics about topics including the Vietnam War.[4] The band performed at 1969's famed Woodstock Festival.
After four years of chart-topping success, the group disbanded acrimoniously in late 1972. Tom Fogerty had officially left the previous year, and his brother John was at odds with the remaining members over matters of business and artistic control, all of which resulted in subsequent lawsuits between the former band mates. Fogerty's ongoing disagreements with Saul Zaentz, owner of their label Fantasy Records, created further protracted court battles. As a result, John Fogerty refused to perform with the two other surviving former members at CCR's 1993 induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.[5][6]
Creedence Clearwater Revival's music is still a staple of U.S. radio airplay;[7] the band has sold 26 million albums in the United States alone.[8] Rolling Stone ranked the band 82nd on its list of the 100 greatest artists of all time.[9]


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Reality TV, a joint venture between UPCtv and Zone Vision, will begin broadcast on the Polsat digital platform in Poland at the end of August.The theme channel, launched in December 1999, now claims 5.2 million subscribers in 11 countries in Europe. The 18-hour daily schedule will include three new Reality TV programs: "Busted on the Job" (hidden cameras at work); "Paranormal Borderlines" (featuring alien abductees, mediums and ghost-hunters); and "Special Babies" (behind the scenes of pediatrics). Zone Vision, a London-based distributor and producer of thematic channels, which got its start in Poland a decade ago, will also introduce the Discovery channel on the Polsat platform. The two channels are the first that Zone Vision has negotiated with Polsat's platform. Reality TV is also scheduled to launch in Switzerland, Russia, Slovenia, and the Baltic States.
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Finally I accidentally found a recruiting company who thinks like me! (at least on their web site)
Check out their manifesto web page https://triplebyte.com/manifesto
I can subscribe under each paragraph! In fact every it is exactly what I'm saying to my wife every time I'm coming back from some interview.
Just in case if they will disappeared at some moment, it happens on Internet, I want to copy all their statements here
Here are ten things that we believe about Triplebyte. These beliefs motivate our approach towards hiring and interviewing.
Programmer interviews are broken.
Candidates deserve a consistent experience and consistent evaluation. A company can't meaningfully evaluate candidates if it treats each one differently.
Hiring processes need to be standardized.
Whiteboard coding and algorithm questions aren't good predictors of how effective someone will be at writing real code. Technical hiring processes harm both excellent candidates who don't interview well and companies trying to hire good programmers.
Hiring decisions should be objective.
Hiring decisions should be made using a clear scoring system, not gut feelings. Humans are good at gathering information, but bad at ignoring bias. We unconsciously pattern match. This harms candidates who don't match our expectations.
Hiring processes should focus on strengths, not weaknesses.
The hiring process should be focused on discovering strengths, not uncovering weaknesses. Everybody has weaknesses. What matters is a candidate's strengths, and how quickly they can learn new things.
Candidates should know what to expect.
Candidates should be told exactly what to expect in an interview, and be allowed to prepare in advance. A comfortable interview is more likely to lead to a better hiring decision.
Candidates deserve feedback.
Candidates should be given clear, truthful feedback on how they did during the interview so they know how they can improve. Companies should invest time in providing this.
Credentials aren't everything.
Whiteboard coding and algorithm questions aren't good predictors of how effective someone will be at writing real code. Technical hiring processes harm both excellent candidates who don't interview well and companies trying to hire good programmers.
Hiring should constantly be iterated on and improved.
The hiring process should be treated like a software product, constantly iterated on using data, and improved over time. The software industry needs to experiment more with hiring processes and figure out what really works.
Compensation statistics should be public.
Candidates are at a fundamental disadvantage in salary and equity negotiations. They always know less than the hiring manager. This is unfair.
Recruiting should not be a core competency for companies.
Just as companies now outsource server management to AWS, they should be able to outsource technical hiring. The flaw with current external recruiting firms is they don't reliably deliver enough good candidates to build trust with companies.
#son #hire #free #bonus #iphonex #pixel2
I have a college aged son with practically no any real life professional experience, who is looking for a software development internship position for as low as $15/hour. He even can work as a contractor without any perks like health insurance or so. The huge advantage of having him is me! He will have full support from me, a professional with more that 20 years of experience. I even don't mind to do some of his work to teach him the best practices. So he will learn very fast! Seriously! ;)
Would you like to talk to him? Here is his profile - Ali Zeynalov@LinkedIn
!!!ATTENTION FREE MONEY!!! Also I can propose a referral bonus! Do you want an iPhone X or Pixel 2 or whatever else? You'll get it, just get him hired! ;-)
Last time I started to receive many messages from different recruiters, and basically their messages look like "I have something awesome let's talk about it!"
Often I simply delete those messages without response, because I don't want to spend my time on useless (in general, no offence) discussions. And finally I come up with the idea to create this page with the list of questions I want to know answers before to start any discussions.
So if you received the answer from me with just a link to this page, please replay to my message with the additional details.
Of course you don't have to answer in the details on all of them, but at least I'm expecting to know the first three answers (bold). They are required part of the equation.
Here are my questions
- The role
- The company
- Name
- Location
- Commute options
- Parking
- The compensation
- Base (must be >195K)
- Bonus
- Equity
- Benefits
- The team
- local?
- distributed?
- overseas?
- timezones?
- Carrier grows options
- Review process
- Promotions
- Raises
About me
- Looking For: Full time
- Career Path: Engineering
- Years of Experience: >20
- Authorization: I am authorized to work in the U.S. and don't need visa sponsorship
- Interested in: Back-end Developer, Full stack Developer, Engineering Manager, Software Architect
- Relocation: SF Bay Area only
Thank you for the understanding!
- Vagif
I've found today some historical links about me
CatNet Turkmenistan E-mail Provider
CatNet is Turkmenistan's largest e-mail provider. Internet connectivity is available if needed. Accounts for nonprofit organizations are free. Commercial organizations and individuals are charged modest rates. In Ashgabat there are about 500 accounts, and since 1998 the local host @tashauz.cat.glasnet.ru is working in Tashauz (there are already 13 accounts, including 5 free).
CatNet's administrator is Vagif Zeynalov (firstname.lastname@example.com)
Today it looks like something unreal!
I was asked at work to write my skills set, and here is what I've got :)
- Years — Experience in IT industry about 30 years :)
- Top skills — Critical thinking and analysis, learning skills. Everything else is just a result of those three ;)
- All skills (for last 6 months) —
- Programming languages — Java, Scala, Lua, Python, Shell
- Frameworks/Tools
- Spring (many projects like Spring-Boot, Spring-MVC, Spring-Data, etc)
- Apache Spark
- Gatling — stress tool
- Cucumber — testing tool
- Nginx
- Git (Bitbucket, Gitlab, Github)
- Jenkins
- Jira
- Confluence
- Cassandra
- Triggers — did research how Cassandra works on very low level
- DSE drivers
- Spring-Data-Cassandra
- OS — Mac OS X, Windows, Linux, FreeBSD, Android, iOS
- Cloud services — AWS (personal projects)
- Passion – build systems that work!
After a week of playing around, I just made this site public.
Still not quite sure how secure Atlassian's software, and is it safe to keep some private information on the same site (in the hidden areas)?
So will see how it will go...


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I'm the lazy one. The absent minded, the stupid, the unwanted. Things always go wrong around me, and I'm not good enough to stop it. I am the weak one, struggling in vain, failing everyday. I didn't get strong genes. I'm watching Grey's Anatomy lately. In one episode, there's a scene with Bailey sleeping on a hospital bed on a hallway, during her shift. That's my Granny. With a chaotic sleeping pattern, like a thief stealing some rest between two calls. She's retired now, but still sleeping the same way. Better said, crashing from time to time, then doing dishes at 3 am. My dad's the same, postponing everything till the very last minute. I'm the same, my brother's even worse. None of us started this way. How did we get to fight these demons? And fail, because there's no winning really. We just end up tired, and giving up.
Nobody can see how much we're trying, all they see is failure. I'm a broken toy they can mock and laugh at. None can imagine how far I've walked, how narrow my world was, how much there is to catch up with. And, at the same time, how narrow their world can be. I don't blame them, you just can't be in somebody else's shoes. What do I see? Mediocrity. Surrounding me, tightening its strings around me. And all I've been doing was to push it further and further, gripping more and more from what there is to learn and to live. But, in the end, no matter how much I struggle, all I'm left with is my own mediocrity.
Two years ago I was even worse. Becoming a vegetable. I feel as if I've hopelessly wasted two years of my life, maybe more. I am still paying for that now. I wasn't a nice person at the time. I've never tried to please anybody, to make them like me. I've suffered my entire high school because I was too proud and too disgusted to become the enjoyable little student that my language teacher would have loved. However, I've been secretly grateful to those people that had the patience to just let me be. People who were kind enough not to make my life even worse. People who waited for me to succeed. They are the ones who truly helped me. Lately, I've been blessed with such people, not many, but enough to make it worth it. I need time, speed was never my thing. I'm still stuck, as always, but pushing myself to the limit, stretching as far as I can.
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In Deloitte's 2017 Tracking the Trends report, collaboration between the government, mining companies and all relevant stakeholders is considered essential for developing a shared vision for the mining sector.
Deloitte Australia national mining leader Nicki Ivory noted that historically, mining companies have not been good at collaborating, but this was beginning to change.
One of the biggest areas of contention between governments and mining companies is the copious amounts of 'red tape', with Australia having some of the most stringent approvals processes for mining projects.
This, according to Ivory, is also hampered by the rise in 'green tape' – the lobbying from various community groups that do not want mines to be built or want mines to be closed down.
"That's becoming an even bigger issue for mining companies because they also have to deal with the red tape and it adds to the time it takes to build [a mine]," Ivory told Australian Mining.
"Green tape can hold up mines far more than some of the compliances with government regulations."
Ivory referred particularly to Adani's proposed Carmichael coal mine in Queensland's Bowen Basin, which has been wrought with green and red tape that has delayed its development.
She added that green tape was less predictable, making it harder for mining companies to deal with.
"There's no rule book that says these are the things you need to do," Ivory said. "It plays out a lot in social media and that's the stuff that the mining industry struggle to deal with."
Despite the contentious red tape, Ivory noted that the Australian Government was trying hard to foster collaboration with mining companies.
She highlighted government initiatives such as METS Ignited – which was developed to accelerate the mining equipment, technology and services sector in Australia – and the Minerals Research Institute of Western Australia which was created to find new ways to do things in the mining industry.
Coupled with the need for government to bolster collaboration with mining companies is the importance of attracting investment to further support the industry.
Ivory suggested the government should look at cutting down on red tape, particularly due to the perception of Australia as a place that takes a lot of time and patience to do business.
She highlighted that while some of these regulations are really important, others may not be, and the government should investigate ways to make the approvals process more efficient.
Another method Ivory suggested to attract mining investment is for companies to restore the trust of their investors through greater transparency, respect and a focus on returns. This in turn will generate more investment, she said.
Ivory believes a key way mining companies can also foster collaboration is through focusing on the societal outcomes of their projects or community efforts.
"They'll put in place social responsibility objective and maybe build some things in the community but do they actually fully understand the societal issues that governments are dealing with on various levels?" Ivory said.
She placed green tape under societal issues and said mining companies should work together with the government to engage with communities and turn around the perception that mining is bad.
"[Mines] are not bad, they deliver really good things for the country which flows back into the community but how do we get the community to understand that?" Ivory said, a question she called on mining companies to ponder.
She emphasised that the community is the third leg of the triangle – including the government and mining companies – that needed to be addressed.
The Tracking the Trends report highlights four key methods mining companies can employ to foster greater collaboration between all stakeholders and ultimately support a shared vision for the sector.
Build long term solutions: Develop long term views to solve societal issues that will benefit the business.
Link societal outcomes to business success: Consider including social issues in project planning, develop cross-functional teams that are well versed in business and societal issues.
Measure social outcomes: Acknowledge the benefits of properly addressing community and government concerns. This could be through community impact studies to measure the factors, including job creation, professional satisfaction and financial and physical security.
Align with government: Work with the government to find ways to support broader local, regional and national development.
This article also appears in the August edition of Australian Mining.


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Hi all, long time no see...
apologies for not updating since... March? much failure on my part i believe, and apologies again for this post shall not include any pictures, however i am here to discuss with you my plans for the 40,000 Grand Tournament in Nottingham that my friends and i shall hopefully be attending this year.
Now i would love to take a Night Lords Army to the Tournament, but seen as codex creep has made standard CSM armies pretty much uncompetitive, i have had to scrap that idea, i would also love to take a Raptor or Biker full Night Lords army using either the Blood Angel or Space Marine Codex, however i think that the Raptors are an Eye-sore and cant have Night Lord Iconography and the Biker Army will just be too dear in such a short space of time, without further ado, i present to you my 1500 pt Chaos Space Marine Army which i plan to destroy Throne of Skulls with...
Kharn the Betrayer
Khorne Lord with Twin Lightening Claws
Plague Marine Squad (7) with 2 Plasma Guns
3x Khorne Berzerker Squads (8) with Skull Champions with Power Swords and Rhinos
2X Obliterator Squads (2)
a pretty simple list to use i feel, the Plague Marines and Obliterators (who shall be Nurglized) form and fire base and destroy heavy armour and things the Berzerker Horde would struggle to neutralise. The Plague Marines also capture an objective in/close too my deployment zone and then sit there and shrug off anything thrown at them (hopefully) while the Berzerker horde takes the fight to the enemy!
what do you guys reckon? any suggestions? hopefully will be posting in a week/maybe two but i plan to be able to use these units in pure Nurgle and Khorne forces eventually
Wednesday, 4 August 2010
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Its the Cusworth 10k Road Race on Sunday, if your not running it please come and help us make the event a success. We are meeting outside the hall at 9:30, anyone can help out, thanks.
78 Runners competing last weekend, well done all. To many great performances to mention but got to congratulate Jody and Paul for running their first marathons, brilliant achievement and I know they are grateful for all the support the got on Social Media and family and friends that travelled with them. I think John, Sharon and Christopher all ran their first half marathons. Congratulations to Lee who once again got in the prizes finishing 2nd overall at the Rossington Trail race.
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Have you ever met someone that would tell you they love you or really like you even if they have not really gotten to know you? This is a common example of infatuation. According to the dictionary, infatuation is an intense but short-lived passion or admiration for someone or something. Infatuation involves a lot of passion and because we live in a world where passion sells, it can make you feel like it is everything. Think about it, if you wanted to get a job and you showed your employer that you were very passionate about working in that company, you will most likely get the job. Now there is nothing wrong with being passionate or feeling a strong attraction for someone; but there is a problem when we confuse it with love or when we make decisions based solely on infatuation. We were created to have attraction or chemistry for people (yes it can be more than one person!). However, we were also commanded to guard our hearts (Proverbs 4:23)! We were warned to use wisdom before we act (Proverbs 13:6). Plus an amazing thing is God who is love has also given us a guideline on what LOVE truly is (1 Corinthians 13:4-7), so we never have to confuse infatuation for love.
So lets first see the difference between love and infatuation:
1. URGENCY/RUSH vs. PATIENCE
Infatuation is a strong and intense feeling! It has the power to cause you to make rapid decisions without thinking. You sometimes feel like if you do not do something about it, you cannot function. For example, you might see a girl you think is really attractive and without getting to know her you are pursuing a relationship. Most times, you see yourself wanting something even if the other person is not ready to be in a relationship. The Bible tells us that wise people think before they act, fools don't (Proverbs 13:16). So making rash decisions is not wise. Love, on the other hand, does not rush; it is patient (1 Corinthians 13:4). Think about how God loves us, He is very patient with us, even when are acting like baby boys and girls, He is just patiently waiting for us to accept him. His love is not rushed or forced and this is what we should emulate.
2. SEXUAL DESIRE/LUST vs. PURITY
With infatuation, there is an attraction that is most times drawn by sexual desire. When I see a lot of movies, I see that what people call love most times is just infatuation. Their eyes meet, their hearts pound, they can't breathe, one thing leads to another and they are having sex. Maybe not always in that order but the end goal is always defiling the body. Do you realise that after the infatuation wears off that's when the movie characters start to fight? i.e. Gone girl lol. That's when you realise that you have not really gotten to know the person you 'fell in love with'. Well the difference between what some people call love (infatuation) and real love, is that love encourages purity. This is even a command God has called husbands to do for their wives (Ephesians 5:27).
3. DISSAPROVAL vs. APPROVAL
When you are infatuated, most times you make decisions that your loved ones don't agree with. People around you most times would not approve of your decision i.e. your friends would not approve of your boyfriend or the boy you like. A biblical example would be Samson's story. Samson was an example of a man that was led by infatuation, he was attracted to Delilah and even though God rebuked it and the people around him were not happy with his decision, he still went ahead to pursue her. The end result was losing his power and his sight because she betrayed him and told the Palestine's the secret of his power (Judges 16). One thing about love, especially when someone loves you the way God has asked us to, is that people around you approve because of the good they see in the relationship.
Why infatuation is a problem and how to handle it.
The problem with infatuation is not that we feel it; it's very natural for us to feel that way. The problem however, is when we are led by it; it then stands as a barrier that stops us from truly knowing a person. For singles, it is a problem because you might fall for the wrong person cause of something that is so temporary (short-lived). For couples, you cannot act on your attraction. Your girlfriend might not be the only person you are attracted to, but she is the only person you should act on that attraction with in a pure and godly way.
If you feel a strong attraction for someone, then first of all understand where this attraction is coming from. If it is purely a sexual attraction (wanting to get with that person) and you don't see yourself getting serious with them, then don't pursue it. However, if you feel a strong attraction and you are at a point where you could handle a relationship, then get to know that person first!!!!! See the fruits of the person; does it match the fruits of the spirit? Is this someone you can see yourself with or someone you are just attracted too? If it is someone that you can see yourself with, pray about it. Also don't forget to pray about the person and the timing. It seems like a long process but we should get to a point where we don't choose to be led by our flesh and we are led by God (Galatians 5:16).
Ladies, don't be fooled by compliments. They are nice but they should not be the basis to enter a relationship. A guy would say a lot of things to get you. This is not to say that some of the things are not genuine but you need to check the fruit to see if it matches the type of man God wants for you. Here are a few verses to remind you just in case you don't already know – 1 Timothy 3, Galatians 5:22-23, 1 Corinthians 13:4-7.
1. It is not everyone we are attracted to that we should be with.
2. Attraction plays a role in a relationship but it is not the major factor
3. Seek God's face in everything you do including pursuing someone.


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After taking a bath and cleaning my eyes this afternoon, I covered my left eye and checked my right eye's vision as always (to entertain myself) since I'm so happy every time I see the improvement of my vision.. Mababaw ang kaligayahan eh.. Pero super super nakakatuwa! And then I became happier! It became a little bit cleare compared to yesterday.. As in! I was able to identify how many icons are in my desktop.. Galing! Galing!
Words are not enough to describe how happy I am.. Anyway, here's a glimpse of how HAPPY I am..
O diba nakakatuwa!


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The conflict is heating up as the story moves into its final two chapters. The clock is ticking for X-Force to complete its mission and return to the present. We turned once again to writers Craig Kyle and Chris Yost for their view on all things Messiah War. This time around, we focus on topics such as Warpath's bill of health, Apocalypse role in the war, and how this story might affect upcoming storylines. Above all, the writers promise one thing – the payoff is about to land in a big way.
IGN Comics: Warpath is looking pretty lousy right now, and it appears that he may even be the first casualty of the story. But with guys like Elixir and Stryfe around, is it safe to assume he's dead?
Chris Yost: He certainly got hurt very badly. He basically broke out of his bonds to prevent Stryfe from messing with hope. And he definitely was punished for it. Whether or not he survives, you'll know by next issue.
Craig Kyle: I certainly hope so.
IGN Comics: So it's possible he's just really, really hurt?
Yost: He's pretty tough. But yeah, he definitely took a beating there. Thanks a lot, Hope. Idiot!
Kyle: [laughs]
IGN Comics: Back in the second arc you had the whole subplot where Warpath returned to his brother's grave and fought the Demon Bear. Assuming Warpath is dead, would that have been a way of putting his affairs in order and completing his character arc?
Yost: Well, if he were to die right now he would have a lot of unfinished business. Eli Bard is still out there, and his brother and his tribe's corpses have been molested, so to speak. If indeed Warpath is dead, he's going to be haunting the sh*t out of some people.
Kyle: You know what, Chris? Why don't we just say he's not dead?
Yost: Okay. He's not dead. [laughs]
Kyle: Warpath has a big journey to go. That started at his brother's grave in the first issue, and now that all the people he cares about have been resurrected and being used for evil, that journey won't be over until that fight comes to a head.
IGN Comics: With big storylines like this, there are always the fans that feel the consequences aren't there unless a major character dies. Do you guys feel the pressure to kill off an important face in order to satisfy that type of reader, or do you just ignore that in favor of the greater story?
Kyle: I would say that we've never just killed anyone for shock value. Even when we took out a bus full of kids, we felt that was the reaction Stryker had to take to eliminate a threat that he believed would lead to mutants sharing territory with humans in the future. It really speaks to how dark the world is and how much darker it's become since M-Day. If a character dies in our book, we think it has meaning and a purpose. It's not just about having a last page, you know?
There was a lot of tragedy behind Boom-Boom's death – not just the fact that we lost Boom-Boom, but the tragedy of the reason why she was cut up by the Leper Queen. The Leper Queen is not exactly a one-dimensional villain. She was hoping she would be on the floor and not necessarily Boom-Boom. If we decide to take a life, we do it because we feel it's a necessity to tell the story and to do the best work for the readers and for the characters we're in control of for the time being. Although many would disagree.
IGN Comics: It seems like Vanisher is having problems of his own now. Is that his brain tumor acting up in this issue?
Yost: No, in fact that's not. When Beast gave Cyclops the time travel devices, he warned him the side effect essentially was death. If they stay in this time period too long, they're going to die. So what you're seeing there is the start of that. Vanisher isn't going to be alone in his condition soon.
Kyle: Vanisher's method of fixing a situation is getting out of there and leaving behind others stuck in the same situation. Since he's stuck in the future with these people he's left without any options or any of his go-to's on how to fix things. He's in an unusual world of hurt that will continue to get worse – for him and everybody else.
IGN Comics: You have all these characters like Vanisher, Elixir, and Warren who are significantly worse off in their lives for having bumped into X-Force. Do you think the team has an inherently corruptive influence on its members?
Yost: Yeah, absolutely. Even though they're doing these things for a good reason – for the survival of their species – it can't not have an effect on them. Warpath even said so. He said to Wolverine, "You were right. I should have walked away". And it's certainly not helping with X-23's mental state.
Kyle: And Wolverine warned her. He said, "You keep down this path and any hope you had of becoming something more than a weapon goes away". Every action she takes gets her further away from the life that her mother wanted for X-23.
They're all paying a price. And look at how they've suffered. Because of Warpath's involvement, his whole tribe got resurrected. Because Rahne didn't listen to Wolverine she killed her father. Angel has reverted back to his Archangel form. There's really no one that's stepped inside this team that hasn't suffered the way Wolverine warned them about and how he could never even have imagined himself. It's bad, and he definitely told them so.
IGN Comics: But, in the end, they all feel the mission justifies whatever hardships they go through?
Kyle: If they back out now, and they pack it in, then everything they suffered through is for nothing. It's not as if these jobs don't need to be done or that these problems will go away if they stop. When any and all of them got involved, they had no idea it was going to be this out of control and this big. I'm sure Scott feels the same way. He had no idea how far the rabbit hole went down. And now that they're inside, there's no turning back. They can only hope they can somehow stop what's begun. I'd say no one has faith they can stop it. It's the question of "Can they?", and no matter what, they can't give up at this point.
Yost: Any one of the villains in this book won't stop until mutants are extinct. That's the reality.
IGN Comics: What would you say Apocalypse's true intentions were for Archangel? At first it seemed he wanted his old Horseman to deliver him death, but then he asked Archangel to "gather his vessels" or something along those lines. Was he calling on Archangel so he could die, or did he have a hope all along of being healed?
Yost: In my opinion – for what that's worth – I think he really expected Archangel to kill him.
Kyle: Yeah, I think we pretty much found Apocalypse at his weakest. He kind f crossed a line that he never thought he would emotionally. He may not be an immortal. He may actually be a figure than can be killed. When Archangel came to him, it was two-fold. It was potentially that this would be his undoing, but he had a flash of hope where, potentially, he could gain control of Archangel and try to restore himself. What he found was an Archangel that is far stronger than the character he knew from his past. Angel has grown into a warrior that I think surpasses what Apocalypse first dreamed he would be.
Yost: On the other side of that coin, even if Apocalypse was saved by one of his Horsemen, what does that say about Apocalypse? Is he truly strong if he has to rely on one of his Horsemen to save him? It puts Apocalypse in an interesting place. He may not be the strongest one there is.
Kyle: But, if I can keep the conversation going while we debate it ourselves, there's something to be said for a character who uses his own genetics to make his warriors. You could also step back and say, "Hey, that's good planning. "I put my strength in my warriors, and then I can call upon it when I need it". There's a certain amount of genius that is Apocalypse when you step back and look at what he's done.
Yost: And to expand on that...
Kyle: [laughs]
Yost: One could say that you could see how Apocalypse could view this as an opportunity to correct mistakes. If a weakness is exposed and you survive it – anything that doesn't kill you, as they say, makes you stronger. And he was pretty freakin' strong to begin with.


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Bill Maher understood why Republicans were happy to see 59 cruise missiles streaking into the sky over Syria early Friday — President Donald Trump was asserting his authority as commander in chief against a dictator who'd used chemical weapons on his own citizens.
But Maher said he was disgusted by the words of another group that seemed mesmerized by the missiles: TV journalists.
"Even the liberals were all over this last night," he said during his opening monologue Friday night on Real Time with Bill Maher.
"Everybody loves this f—- thing. Cable news loves it when they show footage of destroyers firing cruise missiles at night. It's America's money shot."
Trump authorized the strike on a military airfield in retaliation for a chemical attack on civilians that killed at least 86 people.
The attack "ratchets up the intensity of a complicated regional conflict," according to The Washington Post's James Hohmann, and makes a conflict with Russia more likely.
News networks looped reel footage provided by the Pentagon of cruise missiles being launched from a ship and streaking into the night sky, complete with commentary.
Reflecting on the strike, Fareed Zakaria opined on CNN: "I think Donald Trump became president of the United States last night. "
As The Washington Post's Derek Hawkins reported, Brian Williams seemed so dazzled by the images that he described them as "beautiful" and quoted singer Leonard Cohen: "I am guided by the beauty of our weapons."
Maher wasn't the only one appalled by the journalists' laudatory words.
Washington Post media columnist Margaret Sullivan wrote that "after the strikes, praise flowed like wedding champagne – especially on cable news."
And in a Facebook Post, Dan Rather took fellow journalists to task:
"The number of members of the press who have lauded the actions last night as 'presidential' is concerning," he wrote. "War must never be considered a public relations operation. It is not a way for an Administration to gain a narrative. It is a step into a dangerous unknown and its full impact is impossible to predict, especially in the immediate wake of the first strike."


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Dave's 3-Word Review:
The Ultimate Alien.
This film was selected from 'The 250'
I don't know about you, but every film in this franchise is directed by a huge name. Obviously, there is Ridley Scott – the creator and director of the first, and then Aliens is directed by none other than James Cameron, the third is from David Fincher, and the fourth – little known fact – is actually by Joss Whedon. Now we'll get into those sequels, and a fifth movie I won't mention here at a later date, today is all about the best movie in the original series – Aliens. Now, that's an arguable fact, because most people can't decide between the first and second, and understandably so, but my main argument is that this movie just had it all.
To remind you where the first film last left off, Ripley – believe it or not (couldn't resist) – survived the atrocities of the first film, and was found about 60 years later in hypersleep. After telling the world her story, she's first mocked as a crazy cat lady, like all those years in hypersleep froze some brain cells. The planet from the first film was now inhabited by about 65 families of scientists currently working on making it habitable. When transmission with the planet abruptly stops, Ripley is asked to join their team to figure out what happened…well…she agrees because she wants justice for what happened to her, and there are kids on that planet. They must go down there, and just…blow these creatures to smithereens.
What a movie, what a movie. I actually really like the first movie because it did a great job at slowly building a suspenseful story while introducing you to some very well-known characters, primarily Ripley. After all of that story and character development, they were ready to just…go all out and go in guns a'blazing. As a movie on its own, it works rather well, but you still need to see the first in order for this to make perfect sense. I like to look at it as an extension of the first film. Even seven years later, the movie still feels extremely similar…just better. There's nothing wrong with the first, you just can't do the same thing twice, which is where you get Aliens.
Aliens isn't perfect by any means, but it is a heck of a lot of fun and satisfying on so many levels. When people think of the franchise as a whole – in terms of themes, humanity, action, violence, tones…all of it points to this specific movie when you think about it. Sigourney Weaver is at her best here. She did great in the first, but she was equally part of a team…she clearly led this cast as the heroine in the sequel. But beyond that, there was just a lot of action, a lot of gunfire and explosions, yelling, running, swearing…it's so cheap in a way – but it works so, so well. And I'm sure a part of why that is…is James Cameron.
For an early movie in his career, you can really feel his influence. This was just two years after the movie that gained him recognition, The Terminator. Guess what? Michael Biehn, the guy that played Kyle Reese in The Terminator played a vital role in this movie as well, and the planes/ships they flew in the movie looked awful familiar to the futuristic Terminator planes. Beyond that, it just has that epic feel that Cameron often brings to the table. I'm not kidding when I say he was the perfect fit for the series. It's just a shame that the next two films (from my recollection) drop significantly on how well they are done…
The Good:
This is truly the best film in the franchise. It has it all – it has tons of action, creepy creatures, bloody violence, fiery explosions, and all of it has raised the bar with an absolutely unstoppable and solid plot.
The Bad:
I don't know…maybe it's too long? Nahhhhhh
Memorable Quote:
Hudson: What are we gonna do?
Burke: Maybe we could build a fire, sing a couple of songs, huh? Why don't we try that?


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Why South Lost The Civil War
The Civil War is one war that the Americans regret up to today. Not many people have a clear picture why the war was there in the first place. It is over a hundred and thirty years now and people still don't have good reasons for the war. What is there to be seen is the destruction that it causes in America. Many people died because of a fight because of the conflict of ideas. It is not even clear why the North side won the war. By the time the war came to an end, both sides had lost the will. They were just in the war because it was on. No wonder many people say that the war ended because the South lost the will to win and did not have any reasons to stay in the war. However, some of these reasons are just thought to be justification. There are indeed many good reasons as to why the South lost the war. It is said that the art of war is very simple and what you need to do is just target your enemy and hit them hardest. I believe that this is what happened to the South. They were hit hardest by the North and lost the war. They were anticipating help from the international communities and countries like France. Below are some justifiable reasons why the South lost to the North in the American Civil War.
Army Leadership
It was always believed that the South had better army generals than their counterparts in the North. This came to be proven wrong during the war. Those best generals were later on seen as second best. The only general in the south that was a great general was Lee. He was however up against generals like Grant, William, George and Thomas of the North. Lee could not alone match the skills of all these generals and this led to them losing the war.
Inferior Resources
To begin with, the South had only seven million people up against twenty-one million people of the North. It did not require anyone to have come from the moon to tell them that they were bound to lose. In fact, the longer that they sustained was a miracle. They lacked the manpower to produce and they could not continue the war. There were not enough personnel to produce equipment and go to war. By the time the war came to an end, the South had firearms but did not have people to go to the battlefield.
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Ask the Rules Guru – Crossing to the Other Side
Dear Rules Guru,
We had a very strange point the other day. My opponent hit a shot that bounced close to the net, spun sideways, hit the door and spun back around into her side of the court. I chased the ball to the net post, reached around the net and hit the ball back to end the point. After getting over our surprise at what had happened, we couldn't figure out who won the point. Was that a legal shot? Am I allowed to go around the net post like that? What about the ball bouncing off the door?
Befuddled Ball Chaser
Dear Befuddled Ball Chaser,
Wow. Where do I learn how to bounce it off the door like that?
Your shot was legal as long as you didn't touch any part of the net or the net structure, step in bounds on your opponent's court, or interfere with your opponents.
The answer comes from Rule 18 – Loss of Point.
This section of Rule 18 tells you what you may do:
"If in rushing forward to retrieve a shot, a player's momentum carries him/her past the net post onto the opponents' side of the net, this is not loss of point unless the player actually steps inside the opponents' court or interferes with one of the opponents."
This section of Rule 18 tells you what you may not do:
"A team loses the point if…a player or anything the player wears or carries touches the post, net, net hand crank, cord, band or center strap, or the court surface on the opponents' side of the net, within the boundary lines, while the ball is in play."
Rule 2 (Court Fixtures) and Rule 19 (Ball Touching Court Fixtures) tell you why it's legal for the ball to bounce off the door. According to Rule 2, doors are considered court fixtures and according to Rule 19, "If the ball in play touches a Court Fixture (as defined in Rule 2) after it has hit the deck within the boundaries of the court, the ball remains in play and may be returned, so long as it has not hit the deck a second time within the court or the playing area."
Thanks for asking,
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You can read my complete Process here but to give you a gist, this is what is done:
I come up with awesome content marketing ideas that people will link to, get it created, then create a list of site owners that are likely to link to it and show it to them via outreach.
This is what google prescribes. Build real relations with others and get links to link-worthy content.
Some Results people have gotten from the Service:
90+ Links for a cashback website
40+ Links in two months for a Resume distribution Business
15 Links in one month to a Meditation Blog
25 Guest Posts in Month for a Dog Affiliate Website
What if I don't have the content required for this service?
You can either have it produced in-house based on my content outlines or have me get it done for you via my subcontracted writers.
The Latter is beneficial for both of us as you don't need to worry about anything while I can be sure that the content quality is on par to what I want for your campaign.
This type of Organic Search Engine Optimization is a long Process as Organic SEO is supposed to be. No shortcuts, no hacks, no manipulation of Google.
As your SEO consultant I will:
Do a content audit for your site, formulate a link building strategy and fulfill it for you. Plain and simple.
While cheap Search engine optimization companies & organic SEO consultants will provide you guarantees about links built (from low-quality sites) & rankings (that they rarely deliver on), content-driven organic SEO comes with no such guarantees.
Google search engine is a machine powered by AI and how it exactly works is not understood by google itself.
Therefore, any guarantees and promises relating to organic rankings are pretty hollow, right?
Moreover, cheap SEO consultants & services providers favor quantity over quality.
They will build 100 low-quality links (Press releases, PBNs, comment links etc) to your site instead of 10 high-quality ones (Outreach bases links) as they should.
This is partly because most clients don't know the difference between a good and a bad link & end up believing more links the better.
The low-quality links can, however, get your site penalized which results in all traffic and rankings going away. Cheap organic SEO consultants turn out to be more expensive in the long run as you can see.
I have grown revenues of over 30 Businesses in the last 3 years. I know what to do, how to do it and when.
I am completely transparent with my process & I can show you what I plan to do, how will it be done, what has been done, and what effect it has had.
With me, everything is updated in real time in a spreadsheet which you have access to. You can open it anytime and see what has been done and what is being worked on right now.
I'm probably one of the best organic SEO consultants you will find and obviously Search engine Optimization work at this level is highly sought after, and I must admit, I get a lot of inquiries, but I select my jobs carefully because I only want to work with people who share my values in terms of business, HIGH QUALITY ALL THE WAY THROUGH!
How this service works exactly?
Who is this Organic SEO Consultancy service for?
This level of link building is not for everyone, it can be a considerable expense and results can take some time to be fully realized, but if:
- You are a small to mid-sized business that needs more traffic to your site.
- You have enough content or are willing to invest in content. Link building works best when you have high-quality content which people find of value.
- You can afford to create or maintain a content and link acquisition strategy.
- You can make decisions quickly. I work best when I get content ideas and other stuff approved quickly.
- You are brave enough to try new ideas (which usually have great upside and little downside)
- Your site does not look like that it was made in the '90s
- You just like me don't link shady SEO tactics.
- You are not someone whose entire life is going to come to an end if you don't get the results. I have had people on the phone in tears telling me they're going to lose their house, or their wife's going to leave them and take the kids if I can't save their business. This is always far too stressful for everyone involved, so I'd rather not.
- You are not fixated on Metrics. Of course we do filter sites with minimum metrics before we reach out but for us relevancy is more important than metrics. Plus metrics by third party SEO tools like ahrefs, Majestic and Moz fluctuate far too often so we don't like to follow these metrics blindly!
What you get
This is a high touch link building outreach service for websites that want to increase their traffic the right way.
Here is what you will get from this organic SEO service:
- A complete Off page and On-page SEO audit which detail what improvements need to made on your site, which content is apt for outreach and where do you stand in comparison to your online competition.
- Toxic Links audit to weed out spammy SEO links pointing to your site to completely eliminate the risk of penalty from Google.
- Strategy and content roadmap which we need to follow to get links from other websites.
- Linkable asset development ideas. This is the piece of interesting content that I will use to attract links, I will not be responsible for creating this, but I can find and manage a supplier if you can't do this in-house.
- Implementation of the Strategy created by reaching out to the right people with the right message to persuade them to link to our piece of content. This is usually done via email, twitter or Linkedin.
- A live spreadsheet which shows everything that is being done.
- A monthly report summarising how well the outreach campaign went and what is the future SEO marketing plan will be.
- A monthly phone call to discuss how your campaign is going & discussing some ideas about what we will do to keep increasing the traffic.
Who is this guy BTW?
I wanted to introduce myself in a way that shows I'm interesting, witty and clever. Alas, I wrote this instead. My name is Shaurya and I help brands with Link Building. When I am not sleeping, I am thinking about new and creative link building tactics.
Here is what Clients are Saying about my Work
How much does this Kickass Whitehat Link Building Cost?
Seems like we have reached the most uncomfortable part of the conversation!
Well, my pricing is very simple: $2000 for 200 targets per month. I guarantee 10 links out of this but clients usually end up getting more links.
Most clients start here and then increase their investment to 4K and 6K packages after they start seeing results.
I also offer a full refund of your most recent payment if you are not happy with my SEO service for any reason.
Limited Slots for the Service
Since I do this all by myself, I can't take on everyone who contacts me otherwise I will have no time socializing, sleep & watching cat videos.
Once I reach around 7/8 clients, I basically have no time left for new clients.
If any of this doesn't make sense to you and you want to ask me something about it, then feel free to shoot me a message. And if you wanna work with me, you can book a consultation from here.
Cheers for reading, and if you want to see examples and a completely transparent look at what I do once you become a client, check this post out!
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10931 Los Alamitos Blvd, Corner with Katella Ave
Thank you Wahoo's for coming to our town. Loved the food and staff last night. Wasn't noisy like other venues here. The inside was spotless and we enjoyed our meal. Very friendly people. And a great menu. Can't wait to eat take out tonight!
Over the top Food, Service and a Cool sports bar, no shortage of TV's!
The family came in on Sunday not realizing this was your first day open, the wait was 10 people in head of us, it took you guys maybe 4 to 5 minutes to get to us very impressive!
The food was hot and served promptly, 1st class all the way.
Our waiter told us about your specials on drinks and we took the deal of the month, a pitcher of Joya Sangria and you guys included a bottle for the road what a deal!
We will be back next Sunday for more delicious food and another ice cold pitcher of Sangria!
Congratulations to your owners, and the staff well done guys!
I am enjoying the bottle of JOYA that was include with the wife tonight!
Can't wait to visit. Have never been to a Wahoo's and am anxious to try it out. Love fish and taco's and salad.
I just wrote to let you know I can't wait to come and visit your new place here in Los Al. I love fish, tacos, and salads and it looks like you have a great selection.
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These are so tiny, they are doll's house sized! Just right for when you feel the need for cake but don't want too much. They'll dry out quickly because they're so small so keep them in an airtight container.
You'll need a 12 section mini muffin tin.
70g butter, softened
70g caster sugar
70g self raising flour
1 egg
1 egg yolk
1 tsp vanilla extract
For decorating
50g butter
75g icing sugar
6 Tbsp strawberry jam
85g icing sugar
1 Tbsp lemon juice
Pre heat oven to 180C/gas 4. If using a silicone mini muffin trray, place it on a baking tray.
Put the butter, caster sugar, flour, egg, egg yolk and vanilla in a bowl and beat with an electric mixer until it is smooth and creamy.
Using a teaspoon, spoon the mixture into the muffin sections and level with the back of the spoon. Bake for 15 minutes, or until risen and firm to the touch. Leave in the tray for 10 minutes, then transfer gently to a cooling rack.
Put the 50g of butter in a bowl with the 75g of icing sugar and beat well. Gently cut the cakes in half horizontally with a serrated knife. Spread a small amount of jam on the base of each half, spread a small amount of buttercream on the top halfs of the cakes and sandwich them together.
Beat the 85g of icing sugar and the lemon juice together until smooth. Spoon the icing over the cakes, spreading it just to the edges. Put small dots of jam on top of each cake and draw a tooth pick through them.


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In a world where a blog is created every second does the world really need another blog? Well, it's got one.
An irregular set of postings, weaving an intricate pattern around a diverse set of subjects. Comment on culture, technology, politics and the occasional rant about life.
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The French have a word for me. Someone who wants to stay at home with their slippers on all day. A homebird.
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Coastal Virginia Magazine Best of the Peninsula Award winner. Best Chinese Restaurant Silver!!
WIth an emphasis on refined yet creative cuisine, the menu incorporates both traditional classic favourites and original new dishes. Acclaimed favourites include Peking Duck, Original Flavor Scallop, Lamb Chop, Fired Cracked Beef, Coconut Shrimp, Super Sweetheart Roll and different variety of sushi. Located at the heart of New Town, Williamsburg in a prominent position, the sumptuous interior lends itself to the rich vibrancy. The main restaurant seats 99 and is available for private entertaining by appointment up to 20 guests.


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Amazon is buying Whole Foods for $13.7 billion
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Amazon is buying American supermarket chain Whole Foods for $13.7 billion, the online retail giant announced today. The acquisition is technically happening as part of a merger agreement that will see Amazon will pick up the supermarket's net debt and purchase its stock at $42 per share.
The brick-and-mortar stores will continue to operate under the Whole Foods brand once the deal is complete, which is expected to happen later this year, but is subject to approval by the supermarket's shareholders.
"Millions of people love Whole Foods Market because they offer the best natural and organic foods, and they make it fun to eat healthy," Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon, said in a statement. "Whole Foods Market has been satisfying, delighting and nourishing customers for nearly four decades – they're doing an amazing job and we want that to continue."
Whole Foods will keep its headquarters in Austin, Texas, and the company's CEO John Mackey will remain in his post. "This partnership presents an opportunity to maximize value for Whole Foods Market's shareholders, while at the same time extending our mission and bringing the highest quality, experience, convenience and innovation to our customers," Mackey said in a statement.
Amazon has opened its own brick-and-mortar locations in recent years, including bookstores and a small, experimental market with no cashiers or checkout lines. And while it has been delivering groceries for years under the label of Amazon Fresh, the company hasn't been shy about wanting to expand those efforts by way of establishing a physical presence across the country. In December, for example, the Wall Street Journal reported that Amazon was exploring ways to open up to 2,000 grocery store locations under its own brand.
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blog details: The day of 30 December 2015 has become highly memorable, as it has brought huge success in the field of science and technology. The scientists from Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) has announced that they have completed 7th row of period table through discovering four new elements 113, 115, 117 and 118.
The periodic table shows the chemical elements in tabular form, arranged according to their atomic numbers, electron configurations and chemical properties. The table consists of both rows (periods) and columns (groups). The chemists have classified elements by the number of protons per atom (atomic numbers).
On 30th December 2015, the scientists have announced that they have discovered all elements from atomic number 1 (hydrogen) to 118 (Ununoctium) through adding four new elements 113, 115, 117 and 118. The discovery of four new elements has completed the 7th line of period table.
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The Emmy-nominated Surviving & Thriving is back! In this episode, you'll meet men and women who have overcome some of life's most incredible challenges. Their examples will share a message that none of us can ever hear too much — hope is always attainable. No matter what you're facing.
The Takeaway: Accept Compliments With Gratitude
Are you good at accepting compliments? Or do you try to dismiss them? Wendy Chioji has a message for you: stop. Just stop. Learn how to graciously and gratefully accept a compliment.
A New Destination for Wellness
One of the nation's first facilities offering wellness, medical and fitness programs and services — all under one roof — is coming soon to Winter Park, Florida. See how it will forever change the way people in the community and beyond access life-saving and life-changing resources.
Don't Stop Living
More than 20 years ago, Hector Picard nearly died in a workplace accident that robbed him of his two arms. Instead of giving up, he started Surviving and Thriving … and crossing finish lines!
One Final Gift of Compassion
While some may consider it morbid, we think it's part of Growing Bolder to embrace the opportunities we have to Move Forward. Give Back.®, not only in life, but in death. See why one couple has decided to will their bodies to medical research and education.
Balancing the Bucket List
Forget bucket lists. Longtime Habitat for Humanity volunteer Martha Cole is just as passionate about building a better world as she is about seeing the world. That doesn't mean she hasn't done some pretty amazing things, too. She explains why she believes living a life of balance is the best gift you can give yourself and society.
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Bill White couldn't understand why his co-workers would count down the days, months and years to retirement. He thought, why wait? So, at the age of 58, without a safety net and without a plan, he quit! He traded the seat at his desk for a seat on a bicycle, and wait until you see the new life he's created from just two wheels and two legs.


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Services Offered by an Orthodontist in Daytona Beach, FL
Orthodontist in Daytona Beach, FL is the branch of dentistry that will correct jaws and teeth that are not positioned properly. Teeth that do not fit together properly, or that are crooked, are much harder to maintain and keep clean, which puts them at risk of becoming lost early due to periodontal disease or tooth decay. Additionally, the extra stress that is created due to the misalignment can lead to chronic headaches, back and shoulder pain or TMJ syndrome. When teeth are crooked, or not in the proper place, it can also impact a person's appearance.
When you opt to seek orthodontic treatment, you will reap a healthier mouth, a better appearance and teeth that are much more likely to last your entire life. A specialist in this field is referred to as an orthodontist, which is a dental specialist that has received two or more years in education, past their initial four years of dental school.
How to Know if You Need Orthodontic Services
In most cases, your general dentist will refer you to an Orthodontist in Daytona Beach, FL if their services are necessary. This is usually based on a series of diagnostic tools, which include a full dental health and medical exam, as well as x-rays and additional tests. This will help you orthodontic create the treatment plan that is ideal for your particular situation.
Beville Dental Care offers a full array of orthodontic treatments, which include a number of jaw issues, such as:
* Overbites: This is often referred to as buck teeth and occurs when the upper teeth are too far forward, or when they stick out over your lower teeth.
* Underbites: This creates a type of bulldog appearance, when the lower teeth are further forward than the upper teeth.
* Crossbite: This is when the upper teeth are not able to come down in front of your lower teeth when you bite together in a normal manner.
* Open Bite: This is when there is space between each of the biting surfaces.
When you need orthodontic services, your general dentist will refer you to a quality orthodontist who will repair any issues that may be present.


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Almost everybody knows Total tools. This shop is one of the leaders in the Australian market.You can buy almost everything you need at great prices in Total tools . Total tools regularly introduces new offers to its customers. The updated offer valid from 25/05/2020 can be found here.Also have a look at the offers of these shops Bunnings Warehouse, Doors Plus, Lincraft, Mitre 10, Sydney Tools. Perhaps you will find the same products for a better price.Total tools has many stores all over the Australia. You can do your shopping in different cities, for example Melbourne VIC, Sydney NSW, Adelaide SA, Brisbane QLD, Toowoomba QLD.No luck with finding what you were looking for? You can visit the official site of the shop www.totaltools.com.au.
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To make great tasting meals, you have to have a lot of love. Enough love to select your ingredients carefully
This breakthrough ushered in a string of advancements. From the launch of the nutritious 'Erbswurst', or pea soup, in 1889, to the pioneering Knorr European sauce mix in 1908, creativity and innovation have been at the heart of everything our chefs do.
Did you know that each day, 3.5 million photos of food are posted, liked and shared around the world? That's an online food conversation totaling 1.2 billion posts in the space of a year.


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Eraldo's childhood beginnings within the percussion scene (with Meninos do Morumbi – São Paulo, Brazil) have provided him with a real love and understanding of the power of youth participation in the arts. As well as coordinating, administrating, and delivering musical content within Global Grooves and Bangdrum Workshops programmes since 2004, he has inspired a host of UK tutors with his knowledge and almost serene approach to workshop leading. Eraldo has aided the development of a number of Northwest percussion and dance groups including Meninos Oldham and Grupo SambAfriq, and regularly performs with ensemble groups around the world.


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What is Weird Al Yankovic?
"Weird" Al Yankovic (full name Alfred Matthew Yankovic) is a parodist and song artist.In 1979, he made his debut with the song "My Bologna", a parody of "My Sherona" by The Knacks. His most recent album "Straight Outta Lynwood" is based on "Straight Outta Compton" by Run DMC. It contains such songs as "White and Nerdy" which is a parody of "Ridin" by Chamillionaire.
Dude, "Weird" Al Yankovic has a new song "Candian Idiot", it sucks!


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WASHINGTON - The Obama administration Saturday sharply warned Hong Kong against slow-walking the extradition of Edward Snowden, reflecting concerns over a prolonged legal battle before the government contractor ever appears in a U.S. courtroom to answer espionage charges for revealing two highly classified surveillance programs.
A formal extradition request to bring Snowden to the United States from Hong Kong could drag through appeal courts for years and would pit Beijing against Washington at a time China tries to deflect U.S. accusations it carries out extensive surveillance on American government and commercial operations.
The U.S. has contacted authorities in Hong Kong to seek Snowden's extradition, the National Security Council said Saturday in a statement. The NSC advises the president on national security.
"Hong Kong has been a historically good partner of the United States in law enforcement matters, and we expect them to comply with the treaty in this case," NSC adviser Tom Donilon said in an interview with CBS News. He said the U.S. presented Hong Kong with a "good case for extradition."
However, a senior administration official issued a pointed warning that if Hong Kong doesn't act soon, "it will complicate our bilateral relations and raise questions about Hong Kong's commitment to the rule of law." The official was not authorized to discuss the matter by name and insisted on anonymity.
Hong Kong's government had no immediate reaction to the charges against Snowden, a former National Security Agency contractor who admitted providing information to the news media about the programs. Police Commissioner Andy Tsang told reporters only that the case would be dealt with according to the law. A police statement said it was "inappropriate" for the police to comment on the case.
A one-page criminal complaint against Snowden was unsealed Friday in federal court in Alexandria, Va., part of the Eastern District of Virginia where his former employer, government contractor Booz Allen Hamilton, is headquartered, in McLean. He is charged with unauthorized communication of national defense information, willful communication of classified communications intelligence information and theft of government property. The first two are under the Espionage Act and each of the three crimes carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison on conviction.
The complaint is dated June 14, five days after Snowden's name first surfaced as the person who had leaked to the news media the NSA, in two highly classified surveillance programs, gathered telephone and Internet records to ferret out terror plots.