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The Krum
Home-World: Tryonn
The Krum are one of the larger races in the galaxies. The Krum are known for being extremely strong, yet most of them try to avoid conflict. Most Krum are born with a natural born rage, which many of them have suppressed. During combat, some Krum will whip themselves into a frenzy (embracing their blood vision), and then become incredibly strong and powerful. When they are embracing their blood vision, friends and foe have a tendency of becoming confused, and this has caused many Krum to avoid using it in combat. The Krum are a very masculine society. Many of the women are treated as though they are a second class, and even though there can be Krovellas, which rule the kingdom, many times they receive far less respect than their male counterparts. Many of the Krum still don't talk about the War of Great Expansion.
The Malderians
Home-World: Malderon
A race of humanoid aliens Their empire once encompassed their known world, But as other factions began to question their power, they saw their empire shift into the Galactic Commonwealth. They were the first alien race that humans came into contact with, they absorbed the humans into part of their empire, and as their empire fell, the human race became more advanced and became larger players on a political level.
They are still considered the leaders of the Commonwealth to many of the other races and frequently clash with the Krum. They are demanding and ruthless and when they encounter another species they give them the option to join them or die.
The Terrans
Homeworld: Terra (also known as Earth)
Humans were the last of the four main races in the inner ring to reach outer space to be discovered by the Malderians. Despite this, their strong perseverance caused them to be key leaders in the transition from the Malderian Empire into the Galactic Commonwealth. The Terran Confederation is currently in control of two solar systems, with multiple planets that have been either tera-formed or are far into the process. All races are treated well within their borders, which has caused many of their planets and colonies to become key trade hubs.
The Barkhomi
Home World: Nexon
The Barkhomi, are the most exclusive race in the galaxy. Most of the Barkomi are scientists or mechanics, believing that machines are the answers to the galaxies problems. They spent much of their time building new machines and experimenting on different alien species. Some of what they do could be viewed as a violation of Galactic Commonwealth Law, but most turn a blind eye, because of their many scientific discoveries. Most Barkhomi live in communes which are separated by job and class.
The Barkhomi have a tendency to value science and mathematics above physical activity. The Barkhomi that live in the Collective are known as the chosen children, while those that leave the colonies are known as Outworlders.
The Ancients
Homeworld: Unkown
The Ancients, or Vernan, play an important role in the universe. Not much is known in particular about them, but their technology still plays an important role in the Outerworlds. Some of their ships can still be found in certain sections of the outworlds, and scavengers who find and collect the material, which they make their ships out of Tarbaterrium which is incredibly valuable, and strong. Tibaterrium is easily malleable after it is heated up to 500 degrees Celsius. Tarbaterrium is a far superior material to anything else that the Galactic Commonwealth has access to.
In the Outerworlds, much of what remains of their technology can be found. Old ships, as well as older mechanical devices, can even be found. The Ancients were also able to create Androids or Synths. While there are not many Synths, some have managed to blend well into the rest of the Outerworlds, by claiming to be members of a different race.
Some in the Outerworlds worship the ancients as godlike beings, believing that they left their technology behind on purpose, to help the people in the outer worlds gain their independence. Not much is actually known about the ancients, despite the fact that there are some who spend their whole lives trying to interpret their language and try to discover where they went.


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Mobile Phone Tracking for Business
Many business establishments rely on accurate systems in running their daily operations. And for those who conduct businesses that are related to supply and delivery or any type that's location-based, fully fitted vehicle tracking has been of utmost importance. However, throughout the years, a more effective tracking system is now replacing this old and relatively expensive practice.
As many people might have already noticed, GPS (Global Positioning Systems) tracking through mobile phones are gaining in popularity for personal (family) use.
Business owners are just beginning to see the advantage of this low cost alternative that is proving to be both efficient and accurate. The reason for this shift is that mobile phone tracking brings with it a number of advantages for business managers and employees alike.
With this new technology, capital or operational expenses can be reduced. Business owners will no longer need to spend on expensive, bulky or complicated tracking devices. More so, unnecessary expenses on installation and repairs, servicing and software updates can also be avoided.
Second, it allows you to locate an employee or a delivery with ease. It is a full-proof system that can utilize GPS technology. Coordinates of the mobile phone bearer can be determined fast regardless of whether he is stationary or moving.
Some mobile phone tracking systems will even allow managers to access the information with their laptops or own mobile phones. This is made possible by uploading a mobile phone's position to a website or with the use of GPS receivers that are built-in already. This basically means that it can be used to get the information business owners need anytime and anywhere.
The third reason why mobile phone tracking is becoming a more feasible alternative is its ease of set up. It only entails a simple download and is very user-friendly. In reality, most GPS tracking systems will run on mobile phones that employees already use.
This type of solution is particularly good for small to medium sized businesses that don't really have the need or budget for complicated systems.
Fourth, mobile tracking software usually comes with other features. Users can also take advantage of their navigation capabilities when they are not familiar with their location.
This is also beneficial for emergency 'lone worker' type situations where your employee's might need assistance.
GPS-based phones can also help employees in locating relevant local searches in their area. Whether it's for a client or supplier search, it can be used to for whatever is needed.
This shift is definitely a welcome change in the advancement of technology for tracking systems. This software will make it possible to track employees in real time.
Managers can see exactly where they are while on the job, monitor a whole fleet of field staff or locate deliveries. It is precise, accurate and can be a tool that any business can take advantage of.
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Kee Heong's "bak kut teh" (肉骨茶) - Hokkien-style herbal pork-rib soup - remained my personal favorite after trying almost *every* popular & well-known "bak kut teh" spots in KL and Klang.
*Personal* taste is a keyword when one discusses "bak kut teh" in Klang (the birthplace of "bak kut teh" and which remained the epicentre where literally hundreds of "bak kut teh" restaurants can be found) - where aficionados all have their very personal preferences, and where different restaurants prepare tweaked the dish and served it in slightly different ways to suit their own groups of loyal fans.
Kee Heong's version has large pork hocks stewed for long hours until the pork-skin acquired a translucent, gelatinous quality, and the meat is meltingly tender. The "soup" was more like a sticky, viscous stew, bursting with sweet flavors from the meat, garlic and Kee Heong's own secret blend of Chinese herbs & spices, finished off with dark & light soy-sauces.
Kee Heong's claypot of "bak kut teh" would include various other cuts of pork, pig's innards & organs, shitake mushrooms, tofu puffs and beancurd sheets, and served topped with large lettuce leaves, which one can push into the bubbling cauldron of soup-stew to slightly cook the vegetable.
Kee Heong also offers a new-ish dish that's taking KL and Klang by storm: the "dry" version of "bak kut teh" where, instead of pork in soup, you get pork cooked in the same special blend of herbs and spices, to which dried chillies, cuttlefish and okra were added. The version here was absolutely delicious, and went extremely well with a lard-flavored steamed rice.
Address details
Kee Heong Restaurant
Lorong Kasawari 4A
Taman Eng Ann,
41150 Klang
Tel: +6012-324 3838
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Boutique Chic
Enjoy the private side of Mexico at these luxury hotels.
CasaSandra, Isla Holbox
Avoid the hustle and bustle of Cancún and treat yourselfto a stay on Isla Holbox, about 40 miles northwest of the resortcity. Artist and writer Sandra Perez has created elegantaccommodations with a personalized feel. To add a touch ofadventure to your trip, try swimming with a whale shark. For moreinformation, visit casasandra.com.
Azucar, Veracruz
This secluded retreat offers guests their choice of 20bungalows, each with a private terrace and hammock, so visitors areinclined to relax the day away. You'll love the Gulf Coast viewsand the open-air library. Visit hotelazucar.com to makereservations.
Hotel Los Flamingos, Acapulco
Once owned by the likes of John Wayne and Johnny Weissmuller(of Tarzan fame), this getaway is a must-see―and amust-stay. Rooms have spectacular ocean views, and the bar has beenfamous since the 1950s for its signature drink, the "Coco Loco."Visit hotellosflamingos.com.
Basico, Playa del Carmen
For hip and eco-friendly accommodations, check out the HotelBasico, located in the center of popular Playa del Carmen. Take inall the action―and the sunsets―from the trendy rooftopbar. The hotel is made from recycled materials, so each room isimaginative and innovative (and includes a Polaroid camera fortaking vacation shots). Visit hotelbasico.com forreservations.
Casa Natalia, San Jose del Cabo
This 16-room hotel near (but not too near) Cabo San Lucas hasa staff-to-room ratio of two to one, providing guests withimpeccable service and personal attention. However, Mi Cocina, thehotel restaurant, is really what has visitors talking. You can evenenjoy a full breakfast on your balcony. For more information, visitcasanatalia.com.
Verana, Yelapa
Rustic meets glamorous at this secluded sanctuary near PuertoVallarta. A 30-minute open-air boat ride and a hike through thejungle bring you to Verana, which provides modern amenities andhigh design despite its primitive location. Don't miss taking a dipin the infinity-edge pool. For more information, visit verana.com.
El Encanto Inn & Suites Hotel, San Jose del Cabo
Located in the heart of historic San Jose del Cabo, the ElEncanto Inn offers visitors more than just the standardsand-and-sun fare. Guests can explore art galleries and take in thehandiwork of Mexican artists and craftsmen. Of course, the beachesof Cabo are just minutes away. For more information, visit mktideas.com/encanto-inn2/index.html.
Hotelito Desconocido, Puerto Vallarta
It doesn't have electricity or telephones, but HotelitoDesconocido in Puerto Vallarta still fits the definition of luxury.Each of the 24 rooms (including bungalows on stilts above a lagoon)has a distinctive, colorful style. Pathways and rooms glow at nightfrom candles and torches. Take time to relax in one of the hotel'soutdoor bamboo baths. For more information, visit hotelito.com.


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By all recent comments we've seen from Bono and others, it looks like the new U2 album will not appear until 2014. With the band setting records for their longest time between releases, and given their ever-increasing ages, it begs the question I keep asking. Is this the end?
Let's face it. Relevance is something that seems to matter a great deal to Bono if not the entire band. The world in which U2 matters is shrinking. By the end of a probable 3 year tour schedule to follow, we have four men passing their mid-50's.
Go out on top is a philosophy that I would think appeals to the band. A hopeful album of the year Grammy. A more flexible, more fun tour where they can play and be creative. A final concert in Dublin at the end to announce their demise.
I know some of you think that, like the Stones, U2 should go on forever. I have made no bones about wanting them to show some class and walk away in some sort of prime. Bono has his philanthropy. Larry has his burgeoning acting career. Adam has a new marriage. Edge is well, Edge. Maybe he will work with other bands or grow Music Rising or whatever. The point is they all have other things which contributes to the gaps between records. Maybe they're putting a ribbon on their magnificent career.
I for one, would love them to do it this way.
Flame away fans!! Tell me why I'm wrong…


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Today is my 11th day in Peru
Here's another entry from my latest work entitled, "I Write On Anything (Written on a Napkin)". This is also available as an eBook.
I wrote this back in '95. Severe weather was always a favorite topic for my mind to tinker with…
I was walking down my hallway to my room. The narrowness of the corridor nearly suffocated me as I traveled. I could see the walls moving by me but the end of the hall didn't appear to be getting any closer. It had been a good day. I had found a stray monkey on the Methodist Church steps and given him back to his owner who had pasted "Reward – lost pet" flyers on every telephone pole, streetlight and road sign in Miami. And, being a true Miamian, the man did not reward me in cash as I'd hoped, but something a little greener and definitely more flammable. Huh, strange, there hung a thick humidity in the hallway. Air conditioning must be down again.
I opened my door, switched on the light, checked a look in the mirror and flipped on the air. It worked. Good thing because I needed a smoke and without the air, the illegality of my actions would be found. I fumbled through my pockets for my lighter while locating the toilet paper cardboard / salt shaker / aluminum device a friend had constructed for me. Where the hell was my lighter? Shit. Looked like a stove ignition would be necessary. I grabbed a candle, left my room, faintly noted the increasing humidity in my hallway and traveled to the kitchen where I lit my candle on a medium/high coil setting. Back to my quarters. You know, there seemed to be a slight fog developing in the hallway now and dew appeared to form on my body as I walked through it. Very strange. But on to more important things. Using the candle, I floated away for a while…
CRACK!…a splintering, and CRACK!
I awoke startled and traumatized.
Such noises from my hallway. I took the towel from the crack under my door and opened it. The strong smell of ozone – but even better, a huge gust of wind. Not a breeze, a gust. Rain fell in torrents. I closed my door and stood there for what must've been at least 6 minutes.
What the hell is going on here? I looked through my peep hole and saw what appeared to be a funnel cloud in my hallway. As I watched, the funnel dropped to the floor and…this wasn't happening. After it passed, I again opened my door and this time bravely entered the hallway. I was drenched and nearly knocked off my feet. Above me, rippling thunderheads peeked then dropped resulting in yet another cloudburst and bolts of lightning, one almost hitting me. There was no mention of this, not on the Weather Channel, the news, not on the school calendar.
The wind once again made me lose my balance and I fell back into my rom, the door slamming after me from the great suction of low pressure. I'll just wait til it passes, I thought. Strangely enough, no wather accumulated on the floors. I again thought of the monkey, his strange humming and the knowing look when we parted. I drifted into a sleep and didn't wake up until much later.
The hallway was clear. A faint rainbow still resided out there and a few fair weather clouds floated high near the ceiling. I was suddenly drawn down the hall out the main exit, across the great lawns and ended up back on the church stairs. The monkey signs were still up all over and I almost wished I could see him again. But he never came back. I sat on the steps and felt the coolness of the concrete on my ass through my shorts. A breeze passed by but nothing like before in the hallway. Still, I remained alone. The memories of the monkey drifted wearily farther away – as did my consciousness.
I regained my capacities as evening was making itself known. I looked around & saw that the "Reward…" signs were gone. All of them. I was still alone, but my mind kept me company.


text: In 1481, Leonardo received his first "big" commission, the one that had the potential of cementing his reputation as one of Florence's most brilliant artists. That is the year when the Augustinian monks of San Donato a Scopeto, a wealthy monastery just outside Florence, commissioned an Adoration of the Magi on a vast scale. The panel was to be more than eight feet wide and seven feet tall.


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by J.M. Dabney and Davidson King
Release Date: September 15, 2018
Genre: M/M Romantic Suspense
Disgraced detective turned private investigator, Ray Clancy, left the force with a case unsolved. Finding the killer was no longer his problem, but it still haunted him. How long would he survive the frustration of not knowing before he gave into the compulsion of his nature to solve the crime?
Server, Andrew Shay, existed where he didn't feel he belonged, living behind the guise of a costume. Yet it paid the bills, and he refused to complain about the little things in life. One night he returned home from work to find his roommate dead and the killer still there. Afraid and alone, his life spiraled and he didn't know what to do. Could a detective at his core and a scared young man join forces to bring down the killer in their midst?
The Hunt is a strong romantic suspense, in fact I find myself more intrigued with the serial killer case from the beginning. Ray is the hardened by life ex-cop who had seen too much and tired of all the bullshit, but he is relentless about solving the murders of the young gay men in the city. Andy is a server who witnessed the murder of his roommate and decided to call upon Ray to help him.
I love the suspense plot of the story, which detailed Ray's investigative work and the paranoia that cloud Andy's life. Andy is desperately in need of help and Ray is more than willing to assist. I read the entire book in one night, trying to figure out who-done-it because I knew most of the time the culprit is someone we know.
As for the romance angle, I didn't really connect with both Ray and Andy in the first half of the book. I find there is lack of sexual tension and chemistry. They sorta just came together without much fanfare and their first kiss kinda caught me off guard. But as the story went on, their relationship started to grow on me and of course I enjoy seeing Ray went all heroic trying to safe Andy and all that. I also like the supporting characters, especially Bradford and Ritchie. I hope they will get their own book and provide us with glimpse into Ray and Andy's life in future.
Rudy had given me a strange look when I'd walked in a few minutes earlier and didn't take my usual spot at the counter. I was still mentally processing the call I'd received from one Andy Shay. I'd done a quick search for him and found several social media profiles from different Mr. Shays, but didn't take the time to do a more thorough investigation.
When he'd stated he'd witnessed a murder, I'd resigned myself to dealing with another crazy person, but then after Andy had explained, my tired brain had quickly put the pieces together.
Andy sounded young and justifiably scared. His voice was soft with slightly husky notes. I didn't know why out of everything the kid's voice is what I remembered most.
I raised my mug to my mouth and downed half of it, hoping the caffeine would wake me up. I should've slept. I'd spent most of the morning researching and hadn't come up with one mention of similar crimes. Even if there was only one detail the same, I'd grasped at hope, only to be disappointed when the suspect was dead or imprisoned. I don't know how I felt about that, but I didn't have time to think too much about it.
I curved my hands around the mug and stared into the dark liquid. The bell going off over the door had me lifting my head. A thin man walked in with clothes that hung on his frame. As soon as I'd looked up our eyes met. There was no doubt in my mind that he was the one I was waiting for, and I slid out of the booth. I sensed the young man's fear, so I patiently stayed still as he prepared to approach me.
Andy's first few steps were cautious, as if he hadn't made up his mind on whether I was an ally or foe. I knew that expression, I'd lost count of how many times I'd seen it over the years. Two decades of dealing with terrified and reluctant witnesses prepared me for anything.
"Mr. Clancy?"
I was slightly taken aback by the sound of that voice in person and blamed it on my lack of sleep. The kid was young, maybe mid-twenties.
"Call me, Ray. Please, take a seat." I motioned at the bench and waited for him to slide into it. "Coffee?"
"Yes, please."
"Rudy, refill for me and another for my friend here." Rudy smirked at me from behind the counter, and I knew what he was thinking. That was the farthest thing from the truth. I was impatient to find out what happened the other night, but I waited for Rudy to approach with the coffeepot and an extra mug.
"Does your date need a menu, or are you planning on being cheap, Clancy?"
"Rudy, don't fuck with me today."
The words must have come out harsher than I'd thought because I caught the kid flinching in my peripheral. Skittish. I was going to have to temper my normally gruff nature.
"Cranky," Rudy muttered, and I waited for him to drop off the menu, then return to the opposite side of the counter.
I watched in horror at the amount of sugar the kid doctored his coffee with and tried to hide my disgust behind my own mug of straight, black coffee. The way coffee was meant to be drank. Andy's hands shook, and if I hadn't paid closer attention, I would've missed that. I warred with the decision to let Andy take the lead and start the conversation or broach the subject myself.
My curiosity won. "Why did you contact me?"
"I researched the case. A crime reporter, I can't remember his name right now, well, he did some stories and your name was mentioned. Your name came up in several articles."
"But why are you here? I'm not a cop."
J.M. Dabney is a multi-genre author who writes mainly LGBT romance and fiction. She lives with a constant diverse cast of characters in her head. No matter their size, shape, race, etc. she lives for one purpose alone, and that's to make sure she does them justice and give them the happily ever after they deserve. J.M. is dysfunction at its finest and she makes sure her characters are a beautiful kaleidoscope of crazy. There is nothing more she wants from telling her stories than to show that no matter the package the characters come in or the damage their pasts have done, that love is love. That normal is never normal and sometimes the so-called broken can still be amazing.
Davidson King, always had a hope that someday her daydreams would become real-life stories. As a child, you would often find her in her own world, thinking up the most insane situations. It may have taken her awhile, but she made her dream come true with her first published work, Snow Falling.
When she's not writing you can find her blogging away on Diverse Reader, her review and promotional site. She managed to wrangle herself a husband who matched her crazy and they hatched three wonderful children.
If you were to ask her what gave her the courage to finally publish, she'd tell you it was her amazing family and friends. Support is vital in all things and when you're afraid of your dreams, it will be your cheering section that will lift you up.


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Koyuncu Salt Took Place on Japanese Television
Japans most popular and famous TV channel called NHK visited our Salt Lake and Salt Production Site to shoot a documentary called "Great Nature", during the shooting a short interview was given by Mr. Ömer Çetiner General Manager of Koyuncu Salt. Mr. Çetiner spoke about the lake and how the production happens at the salt site, along with this Cappadocia, Pamukkale and of course more Great Nature's of Turkey also was given place in the Japanese documentary.
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Firefly Vaporizer
- Fastest heating portable vape
- Easy to clean and load
- Compatible with dry herbs and concentrates
- 5 year limited warranty
The revolutionary Firefly is the fastest, easiest, most satisfying way to enjoy aromatic blends. Firefly heats instantly at the touch of a button, so it's always ready. There's nothing faster.
How does it work?
The Firefly features the most advanced vaporization technology available. The Firefly's dynamic convection heating technology utilizes sophisticated software that raises the vapor temperature from 100 °F to 400 °F over the course of a smooth 10 seconds. Enjoy aromas the moment they are vaporized. If you prefer lighter vapor, simply draw for a shorter time; if you prefer richer vapor, draw longer. The high-power Lithium-ion battery recharges in less than 45 minutes and delivers over 40 rich draws per charge. You are in complete control. Enjoy a perfect draw every time.
Compatible with Concentrates **Concentrate Pads not included. Available as add-on
To use the Firefly concentrate pads, press firmly around the edges of the mesh pad until it is fully seated in the bottom of the glass chamber. It should fit snugly so that it does not move or come out if you turn the Firefly upside down. The concentrate pad does require a slight pre-heat to get it going before it can vaporize your material. Once it is seated inside your Firefly, place one to to drops of your liquid or a medium-sized amount of your concentrate in the center of the pad. Do not overload! Hold the heater button down and take a few draws until there is visible vapor. After this initial heating procedure, use as normal.
Easy to Clean and Load
The Firefly is easy to load and clean, due to its magnetic lid and borosilicate glass heating chamber. The heating chamber's outer walls are innwardly-sloped for easy loading and unloading. The magnetic lid features an open vapor path that is fully exposed when the lid is removed, so it can be quickly brushed clean or wiped with a damp cloth.
The Firefly Vaporizer includes:
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NWT Holdings, LLC provides a limited warranty on the Firefly device and accessories against defects in material and/or workmanship under normal use for a period of (5) years from the date of purchase. This limited warranty is not transferable. If a warranty claim is received during this warranty period, NWT Holdings, LLC will conduct one or more of the following actions, at its own discretion, to remedy the situation:
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By John Ostapkovcih
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – Thousands lined the streets in Old City Philadelphia for the annual Independence Day Parade there.
This was not as much of a local parade as it was a magnet event that drew in performers from around the country, including the St. Cloud Minnesota All-City Marching Band, whose director is Gary Zwack.
"We've never been here before," he said. "We try to do a big parade and so this is a big out-of-state adventure for us, an 11-day trip."
Also making the trip to Philadelphia was Angela from North Carolina, who is here with her husband and children.
"I homeschool my kids and we were learning about Philadelphia, and I was born in Philadelphia, and she wanted to see the Liberty Bell. It's just a perfect day to go," she said.
The parade seemed to have a little bit of everything, which is why it is no surprise that people from all over attended.


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Nicki Minaj Hits Twitter, Says Hip Hop Is A Sexiest Genre
Rapper Nicki Minaj has seen her share of the limelight, recently surpassing Aretha Franklin's record for most Billboard Hot 100 hits, making her one of the most successful rappers in hip-hop history. Still though with reaching a milestone such as that, Nicki Minaj feels she doesn't receive the respect most male counterparts receive in the industry.
On Wednesday afternoon (Oct. 25) Minaj took to Twitter to voice her opinion on sexism in Hip Hop. The Twitter rant was fueled by a tweet from rapper Russ ("What They Want"), who uploaded a short clip from his Rap Radar interview where he told the show, "You know who else people really need to start putting respect on is Nicki Minaj — period." He added that Minaj "birthed so many females" and her style has influenced a lot of artists who came after her.
The "No Frauds" rapper later heard of the Russ interview, thanked him and elaborated more on the rappers point. "In any field, women must work TWICE as hard to even get HALF the respect her male counterparts get. When does this stop?".
To drop the mic on her Twitter rant she even quoted a Tweet from Kendrick Lamar where he said, "Just realized. Moe n—az hate nicki minaj than woman do. #yallniggazisreallypausewhenithinkaboutit." She added that the tweet even though seven years old is still relevant today and in order for her to get recognition, she'd had to dress like a man.
Read Nicki's tweets below.
In any field, women must work TWICE as hard to even get HALF the respect her male counterparts get. When does this stop?
— NICKI MINAJ (@NICKIMINAJ) October 25, 2017
The greats collaborated w/Drake, Kendrick & Jcole b/c they're dope MC's. They collab'd w/nicki cuz someone pulled a gun to their heads… ??
— NICKI MINAJ (@NICKIMINAJ) October 25, 2017
Putting ppl in the same sentence as me after my 10 years of consistent winning. What are you teaching THEM? They'd never do this to a man.
— NICKI MINAJ (@NICKIMINAJ) October 25, 2017
Kendrick's tweet from 7 years ago. This is so telling. And scary. I'd have to wear some baggy pants n timbs for men to openly give props. https://t.co/r6fEjSJZPl
— NICKI MINAJ (@NICKIMINAJ) October 25, 2017
Right. But I only started discussing this today. https://t.co/j3uvB7BDwJ
— NICKI MINAJ (@NICKIMINAJ) October 25, 2017
You always say the truth Sis ! ?? @NICKIMINAJ pic.twitter.com/4V0fjLCdtR
— BARB MINAJESTY ? (@Barb_Minajesty) October 25, 2017


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The Word Fiqh which is an Arabic one can be comprehend as "understand in depth, grasp, and comprehend". In the Holy Qur'an it is (with its It and its other derivatives words) mentioned in twenty places where its meaning is used as "deep understanding" and "comprehension" In addition to the above mentioned literal there are two different Terminological definition: The first one from Imam Abu Hanifa is: "Fiqh is the knowledge of rulings pertaining to good and bad (conduct)." The second from Imam Shafi'i: "Fiqh is the knowledge of religious-practical rulings derived from the detailed sources." So regarding the Islamic thought Fiqh can be interpreted as Islamic jurisprudence from the interpretation done by the Muslims scholars. This book summarize the Islamic Fiqh presentation.
Author: Hasan Serhat Yeter, Doc. Dr. Soner Duman
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Flash continues to evolve with NVMe and 3D XPoint technologies, significantly improving application response times, storage density, and durability. Legacy platforms built on outdated architectures are not ideally suited to take advantage of these technology enhancements.
In this post, let's take a look at how Nutanix all-flash solutions are enabling organizations to keep up with exponential data growth, always-on availability requirements, and the lightning-fast performance that today's applications demand—all without creating infrastructure silos.
Flash and Servers Just Work TogetherOver the last several years, flash prices have been on a decline, making it a more cost-effective option for enterprise storage. However, when replacing HDDs with SSDs (Solid State Drives), and creating an all-flash configuration with legacy three-tier infrastructure, there are several limitations that should be considered, including network latencies, bottlenecks, and management complexities.
This inherently limits the application from utilizing the full potential provided by flash. Another concern is network and storage controller bottlenecks, both of which can limit the performance flash can provide. All-flash storage systems typically have dual controllers, and even though they can be active at the same time, the total number of IOPS is limited.
Lastly, management of this entire three-tier infrastructure is complex, especially when working with multiple vendors for all-flash arrays, storage networks, and servers.
With hyperconverged infrastructure, flash is closer to where the virtual machines (VM) live and application latency can be significantly reduced. The Nutanix enterprise cloud platform can deliver the benefits of local flash performance without sacrificing enterprise data services (including dedupe, compression, cloning, and snapshots) through simple scalable building blocks.
As a result, infrastructure complexity is reduced and management can be significantly simplified.
But it doesn't stop there. The data locality feature that is unique to Nutanix is designed to keep network traffic minimized even as the solution scales, giving applications consistent, low latency, and predictable performance. VMs directly interact with the data without introducing network bottlenecks and without requiring any special tuning by the IT admin.
Choice with All-Flash Platforms and Powerful SoftwareNutanix recently announced the availability of all-flash across the entire portfolio of Nutanix hardware platformshttps://#_ftn1. With a very modest price increase over similar capacity hybrid storage solutions, moving to a hyperconverged all-flash platform is now a simple decision.
Organizations also have a choice when considering Nutanix all-flash solutions, with Nutanix NX, Dell XC, or Lenovo HX platforms. The platforms are configured-to-order, providing choice in memory, compute, and all-flash storage capacity to meet tier 0/1 application requirements. The all-flash configurations enable you to choose up to 48TB of RAW all-flash storage capacity.
Additionally, the Nutanix platform can lead to OpEx and CapEx savings. Power, cooling, and rack space are significantly reduced as separate silo'd three-tier infrastructure is no longer required. Admins can also spend far less time managing and troubleshooting the environment with an easy to use interface.
Prism, the Nutanix consumer-grade management interface, gives administrators a simple and elegant way to manage their virtual environments. Powered by advanced data analytics and heuristics, it simplifies and streamlines common workflows with built-in automation and one-click deployments. Businesses rely on data more than ever, and with Nutanix all-flash solutions, you have the potential to drive increased business revenue and employee productivity.
Customers such as Valpak are benefitting from improved performance of the Nutanix all-flash solution for their high IOPS data warehousing applications and are planning to migrate their Java application servers, WordPress, SQL Server, SAP, and Sybase databases over as well.
Come See Us at VMworld 2016Nutanix is proud to be a Gold Sponsor at VMworld 2016 at the Mandalay Bay Hotel and Convention Center in Las Vegas, August 28 – September 1, 2016. Visit us at our booth and hear how our customers are deploying large-scale environments with Nutanix all-flash solutions.
Swing by Booth # 2311 and Schedule a 1:1If you like what you see on the show floor and want to have a more in-depth discussion about our solutions, we would love to talk to you. Visit the Nutanix booth to schedule a meeting with our engineering, product management, product marketing, or executive team.
Now for the Fun Stuff…
We have some very exciting.gifts lined up to thank you for coming and talking to us. While supplies last, every theater presentation attendee will receive our very popular water bottle to help stay hydrated in Las Vegas. One lucky winner will go home with a prize after every theater presentation (every 30 minutes). Raffle drawings of travel.gift cards will be held daily.
But the best of all is the grand prize drawing for a trip to an exciting destination ($5,000 value). The final drawing will be on August 29th, 2016 and you must be present to win. More details will be available at our booth.
Also, get ready to be ThunDRstuck with Nutanix, and AC/DShe at the House of Blues in the Mandalay Bay Casino. Join us for a night of drinks, nibbles, and rock n' roll on August 29th, 2016, from 8:00-11:00 pm. The party will be rocking.
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You can stay connected with Nutanix throughout the entire VMworld 2016 event by following @nutanix on twitter, and tagging your photos and tweets with #nutanixatvmworld. Also, you can connect with us on the Nutanix Next Community (https:///).
We look forward to meeting you at our booth #2311 at VMworld in Las Vegas where we will show you how to deliver mission-critical business applications securely and reliably, all while reducing your TCO at scale. Your IT organization will truly be elevated to focus on delivering core business value and innovation by making your infrastructure invisible with the Nutanix enterprise cloud platform.
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Directed by Tom McCarthy
Written by Josh Singer, Tom McCarthy
Starring: Mark Ruffalo, Michael Keaton, Rachel McAdams , Liev Schreiber, John Slattery, Brian d'Arcy James, Stanley Tucci
I grew up going to a Catholic school. In my second (or third) year, the principal of the school (who was also a priest/'father') suddenly retired for no specific reason at all. This was mere days after a group camp for those in grade seven arrived back home. The principal had travelled with them. No one was certain, but the timing of his retirement was extremely coincidental, not to mention sudden and without warning. Eventually, rumours began circling around the school.
A few years after I had left the school (untouched, thankfully) stories began to surface, speaking of priests abusing children at the school I went to. I wasn't shocked, especially after the sudden disappearance of Father Martin, but finding out about the depth of it all, how far these secrets were buried, it was beyond my comprehension at that time.
After these events, it comes as no surprise that Spotlight is a powerful film. Despite it all being a true story, and despite it all being common knowledge, I found myself riveted by the teams hard working investigation, and not knowing the precise details of the case, I was consistently blown away by each nugget of information uncovered as the case became bigger and increasingly widespread.
The ensemble cast are fantastic, paired with a script that powers the story forward. A misstep in either of these areas could have led to a dull movie, but thankfully both the dialogue and the acting are excellent from top to bottom. Especially touching are the actors who play victims of abuse – they deliver their stories with such emotion that it feels real. I could feel for each of these people, which was important in engaging me in a story I already knew the basics of.
As the team talk to more victims, exposing more emotionally powerful stories, it becomes obvious just how horrid the entire situation is. It is this strong acting that really lends power to this film. The main cast are great, especially Mark Ruffalo, but without solid back up this film wouldn't have worked as well as it does, and there isn't a single member of the cast who doesn't perform well.
The other important piece that made this movie is the script. The lines delivered are very close to perfect, and there is not a single wasted line – not a wasted word to be found. If a character is talking, it is important and/or interesting and it is this consistent, intriguing dialogue that maintains the film's momentum. It almost feels like a re-enacted documentary, which I suppose it is in a way, but in that regard it was incredibly believable.
These priests involved deserve to be castrated – and don't think that because this story is from 2002 that this has come close to stopping. Far from it, paedophilia will hopefully raise awareness further, and we can only hope that these disgusting people are thrown in jail. Unfortunately, given the power of the Church and The Vatican, I can't see that happening, which is a damned shame.
These are sick men who prey on the lonely and the poor; children often from broken homes who have nothing else in life. is rife in my city of Adelaide, and many other places, but of course no one wants to admit anything. No one wants to do what Spotlight did. It is easier to allow these traumatised children be thrown into the government system, where they will spend a long time, than to mount an official investigation.
That it is still a problem today is what makes this film so important.
Finally, I must thank Anna from Film Grimoire, whose review of this film alluded to the problems that are still apparent down under. This article is an unfortunate account of yet another priest ignoring the sick, depraved acts of his colleagues. Thanks for the link Anna!
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Was WT Imperial v5 finished and released? I can't find it in the stash. Thanks
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Here's what I've been working on for the better part of a year. Its very far from done, 6 months to go would be my guess. I'm sharing it because I think its very good and the world is full of good things and on some days its good to remember that. I also want to get the WALTER out because I believe some of it could be extremely useful to other themers.
On that subject : please feel free to raid the WALTER and use whatever bits of code you might find useful (suggestion: the imageshift macros are very simple but do wonderful things). However, I must insist that you do not use any of the images or make mods of the theme or anything like that yet, let me finish first. I'm including an awful lot of code and alternative images to make modding easy and powerful, in good time.
Its just the mixer so far, that's where I started. Because, well, its Imperial.
The build I am sharing is the latest one that is currently in use by my testers. Its moderately usable. I'm not necessarily looking for feedback at the moment, I've got plenty of testers who I trust implicitly, but if you're curious then please feel free to take a look. Here's the theme file;
Its Imperial, it looks like Imperial. But more so. The ethos remains as it was; to take a lot of space and use it to show
at once, with generous sizing and margins to make control searching and mouse-hit easy. The old Imperial scored extremely high in function and usability testing, my hope and expectation is this will perhaps surpass it.
Imperial didn't resize because I designed it to be used full screen. Which people didn't necessarily want to do. So now its got full WALTER on every layout, so the sizes degrade elegantly:
I have made extensive use of the new custom colouring method we got in V5:
And, of course, the 'None More Black' layout is back:
...which showcases what can be done with custom colouring. I'll be doing more of this in time, and different patterns.
This layout can also be used to commit crimes against humanity:
The flat styled 'Stockholm' layout is ideal for your synth tracks:
it also has custom colouring tricks, and some pan control implementations that you might like:
Imperial was designed for big screens, and preferably two of them. But people wanted to use it on small screens. Okay, fine
Here's the 'project' layout, which has full shrinking WALTER, folder indenting, and a selection of fader colours. And a None More Black variant, of course.
Speaking of small size, I've completely redesigned the Sidecar layout. It features my new iris-style stacked pan/width knobs:
It custom colours nicely, and has a sophisticated folder indentation / signal flow design that I think works well:
here's what all that stuff means:
I've based the redesigned Tracking Deck layout on the Sidecar:
and finally there are strip layouts. These have 'USER : mess with these:' sections in the WALTER so users can easily whip up variants:
Please enjoy. I might do another snapshot build once its further along, we'll see.
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The play, Twelve angry men can be found in the Nonfiction shelves at 822.914 ROS
Refer to the Study Guides for indepth analysis of narrative, characters and themes.
Visit the following web-sites for information on Reginald Rose, his life and achievements.
Access background information and information on the historical context of the play to enhance your understanding,
For an understanding and appreciation of the play's context and setting, check out 1950s America which gives an overview of society and culture at this time.
For an overview of the twentieth century American judicial system, visit Judicial System or Outline of the US Legal System.
For definitons of the legal terms used in the play, visit Law dictionary or US Courts glossary
Twelve angry men is considered to be a realist or naturalist drama. This style of theatre is concerned with everyday life.
Must view excellent discussion of this text presented at the Wheeler's Centre.
Tony Birch and guest Chris Mead take a look at Reginald Rose's classic 1950s legal drama, Twelve angry men.
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Heres a blog http://lostandtired.com/ that I find to be worrisome and have no clue whatsoever on how to respond to it without offending. This also goes for the forums http://myautismhelp.com/ that are attached to it. In which I (waybeyondfedup) just recently joined after a long time being off and on about them.
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Dear Whomever this concerns:
Thanx, again, but no thanx, again. Basically, this stems from how I have felt about beyond OBOS for sometime now. Don't get me wrong still love in another ways, but in this/ese kind of work and etc. Because I found this to not good and in which I have no clue as to what. I mean with all of my learning and researching regarding all of my interests, passions, and beyond. Have yet to come across any/everything along these lines, and beyond. In which I'm so glad that I don't subscribe to The Boston Globe or plan to. At the same time I'm going to be emailing and posting on all of the other outlets that I belong to.
Think thats it for now.
Thank you, again, in advance.
Yours truly,
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Dudleya virens ssp. hassei
Dudleya virens (Rose) Moran ssp. hassei (Rose) Moran
Bright Green Dudleya, Santa Catalina Dudleya
Crassulaceae (Stonecrop Family)
Synonym(s): Dudleya hassei, Stylophyllum hassei
USDA Symbol: DUVIH
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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DistributionUSA: CA
From the National Organizations DirectoryAccording to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:
Santa Barbara Botanic Garden - Santa Barbara, CA
BibliographyBibref 995 - Native Landscaping from El Paso to L.A. (2000) Wasowski, S. and A. Wasowski
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From The Economist's Democracy in America blog:
THE two most consistently fascinating, and most consistently infuriating, email lists I subscribe to are those of Tea Party Nation and Geert Wilders' Party for Freedom (PVV). One thing that's extremely interesting about reading both lists is how similar, on a formal level, their strategies and appeals are. For example, yesterday I got an email from the PVV relaying the questions put to a government minister by one of the PVV's members of parliament, regarding a scandal over an Amsterdam Muslim-oriented community organisation, Asri, that ran a local get-out-the-vote campaign including the message: "Asri calls on everyone to go vote on March 2. The future, or back to 1939."


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Introducing the new Sturdy Garden Buddy16-Jul-2013
This 850lt Water Storage Tank is ideal for collecting rainwater specifically for watering your garden.
The rainwater is collected through a downpipe diverter which directs it into the storage tank. The diverter also acts as an overflow once the tank becomes full.
The tank is fitted with a 230v (13 amp) Submersible Pump which includes a float switch as standard. The float switch only allows the pump to operate when water is available. The pump comes with a 10m cable which plugs directly into a standard household socket.
It is also possible to fill a watering can through a 3/4" Bib Tap located on the front of the tank.
The rectangular shape of the tank allows it to fit neatly into corners or against walls, causing you the minimum amount of intrusion.
The tank is fitted with a bracket to allow for neat storage of the garden hose when its not in use.
The 8" Lid on top of the tank allows you to inspect the inside of the tank if required. It is recommended that the tank be cleaned out periodically to help prevent any sediment build up.
Length: 1,000mm (39.5") Width: 675mm (26.5") Height: 1,610mm (63.5") Capacity: 850Ltr (187gal)


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There is a lot of random talk about multi-touch out right now due to Apple's recent "leak" about their possible tablet. Talking to a few Apple fans I came to a realization: they had no idea that multi-touch was out right now. Absolutely clueless that Windows 7 supports MT (multi-touch) and that there is a very large array of hardware that you can purchase to take advantage of it. I was actually a little amazed, but not because of the simple fact they didn't know about it. I was amazed because they seemed so versed in the subject, but had not even done a simple Google Search to look around.
MT has been around quite a long time. Bill Buxton's very thorough page written on the subject gives a great history and is far better than I would want to replicate here. I will quote a great line from it though, as it definitely deserves it.
Multi-touch technologies have a long history. To put it in perspective, the original work undertaken by my team was done in 1984, the same year that the first Macintosh computer was released, and we were not the first. Furthermore, during the development of the iPhone, Apple was very much aware of the history of multi-touch, dating at least back to 1982, and the use of the pinch gesture, dating back to 1983. – http://www.billbuxton.com/multitouchOverview.html
I highly recommend reading through his page.
I have tested, played with, and tortured just about every multi-touch piece of hardware out there and I can tell you that there are some stellar pieces of equipment floating around. The Touchsmart's are very nice. I currently use one of those as well as a few other devices.
Here is the Official Touchsmart Page as well as some nice movies showcasing the technology and features.
Remember to install the Windows 7 Touch pack if you get one to really see some of the great things that you can do using ….. both hands, or one hand, or whatever!
The Windows 7 Touch Pack includes:
- Microsoft Surface Globe
- Microsoft Surface Collage
- Microsoft Surface Lagoon
- Microsoft Blackboard
- Microsoft Rebound
- Microsoft Garden Pond
If anyone has any user experience feedback about these products, feel free to drop me a line.


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You know, I have been working since I was 16. My first job was at Farmer Jack in Southfield, Michigan. I was a bagger. Then I went on to work as a hostess at a restaurant after school and then a sandwich girl at Mr. Pita (maybe I was Pita girl). The point is I have always worked and excelled in everything that I did. If I didn't excel at it, I didn't do it!
Some 13 years later, I am having the first "I hate my job" experience. I thought my job was going to be an upgrade from my last job in media/entertainment. It technically was an upgrade "on paper" and pay but overall I hate it. I feel segregated from the rest of the company because we work for a large company but in a specific consumer marketing sector. They make me travel back and forth to New Jersey (I live in NYC) however I work from home every Friday. Not so bad but lately it's gotten to the point that they change the travel days up with no notice and about a month ago, they completely forgot to tell me the office location was changed. How does it feel when you are outside of the loop? The answer is that it feels sucky. I hate to change-up my schedule with no notice because I have a life and things going on after work like spin class, traveling, and going out. Those things don't sound too extravagant but it is when it's planned and ready yet your team is telling you to fuck your plans basically. The problem is that I want to tell them 'fuck you' in return. In my prior job, I literally lived for them, let them run my life, and I had a damn good time. Shit, I even gained 50+ pounds from eating all of their free food but I did love that job! This newer job… I hate it. There's something wrong with the job, the team, and my duties. I just don't feel right and I never felt right since day 1 but I tried to maintain. I even tried to maintain when I started and another guy on the team left the job – a guy who was supposed to train me.
I am in marketing so I expect to do things centered around … marketing but here they have me working on other things where marketing is now about 20% of my focus. They don't update me on what's happening with projects, product tests, and I'm definitely being spied on by a team member. It's a small team and I'm happy to help out where I can but I just never felt apart of the team. I am the only black girl on the team and the department. Well there's one black woman who is in her 40s and she's in the marketing department I think. The department has about 60 people.. That usually doesn't matter and the only reason it matters now is because they aren't too found of my hair. Wait, scroll up to the right of the page and look at the curls. That is how I wear my hair on a daily basis. I have straightened it twice in 8 months and each time they have loved and complimented the straight hair all while staring at the curls any other time. They legally can't say anything about it. When I interviewed, I interviewed with straight hair but my first day I showed up with curls. Is that deceiving? Why yes it is! Or maybe it's not, it's just that I change-up my hair a lot. Beyond feeling like they stare at my hair, I do hate being spied on and being literally left out. I mentioned it to my boss Joan (fake name for the sake of this fake person) but she basically didn't offer any advice. I told her that I'm doing my job and the job of the coworker who is out on maternity leave and she told me "well we all had to do it before". Bish Whet?
Usually, I welcome a bunch of work, a fast paced environment and pitching in however I can. I used to be a damn workaholic but not here. I actually work have liked to be trained on the work before I do it. Let's get this straight, you don't train marketing. The training I'm talking about is on print orders and forecasting models in the exact way that they want to do it. They have rules for everything, there is NO room for creativity. I just hate this job. I may seem like I'm complaining a bit but I'm just voicing my facts, my feelings and creating an action plan of leaping light-years about from this damn company.
The funny thing is that this company is HUGE and legendary. After speaking to some people not there anymore, I found that they hated the company too. It's not just me but I am open to the fact that I don't hate the company, I just hate the position I'm in and the people I work with. In fact, I don't hate the people, I just wish they would fall down the stairs and get bruises. On the bright side, I have an awesome mentor (given to me from their mentoring program) who is a VP of another dept. He's freaking amazing! He has so much wisdom, is down to earth, and he sees the light inside of me. He actually told me in the beginning to be cautious of my department's VP. He was right! I also heard and can read online that they are continuing with layoffs. I have never said and will never say again but I do hope to be apart of that.
There was always a feeling of doubt about this job on my end but I ignored it and I will never do that again. A job is a job sometimes and I am certainly not in a position where I have to do things that I hate. I am childless and I can plan correctly if I need to be without a job until I find another one. I love working so I can not waste my talents and my career going into a dead-end road. I only have one life, I need to be happy or at least semi-happy with my blooming career. You know what is going to make me happy? Payday – I do like paydays.
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Is it Possible to Prevent Getting Hit by an Algorithm Penalty?
Search engine penalties can cause unwanted interruption in service. Many businesses have violated these policies and had their websites temporarily removed, which resulted in hundreds to millions of dollars lost. With these losses, business wanted to become prepared for the future. Here's what you need to know to avoid algorithmic penalty from Google.
- Know the Difference Between the Two Types of Penalties
- Do an Audit of Your Content
- Pay Attention to Your Link Profile
- Re-evaluate the Contribution of Your SEO Agency
- Remain Abreast of Algorithm Updates
- Always Have Good Content
In general, you need to know the rules and follow them to avoid penalties, but you should also know the difference between the two types of penalties. There are two types of penalties: manual and algorithmic. An algorithmic penalty occurs when the company's site violates the guidelines in one way or another. When you lose ranking position, you will also lose traffic and sales conversions.
A manual penalty originates with a human that looks at your site and decides that it violating a rule. Since recovery is a long process, both scenarios should be avoided at all costs.
Ensure that your content follows the guidelines. This may mean avoiding keyword stuffing and ensuring that all images are "alt-tagged." You should also use Google Analytics to ensure that your top pages are receiving the most attention. The content quality should be especially high and adhere to the rules.
Spam-like backlinks are known for causing algorithmic penalties. Do not wait until you have a penalty to perform a link profile audit. Instead, be proactive and clean up your link profile. Remove links that are not quality and are not generating traffic to your site. Ask a webmaster to remove the links that are deemed harmful to your website. The disavow tool will also help to remove links from your profile.
If your agency is using outdated techniques such as keyword stuffing, optimized anchor texts, and cloaking, then you might need a new agency. These techniques can result in penalties. Low-quality links from directory listings or content mills are the most common reasons for penalties. Always ask questions of your SEO agency.
Ask them what they are doing to improve SEO on your site. Ask them if your backlinks are coming from reputable sources and determine what anchor texts they are using. Find out what kind of content they are creating on the website.
If you want to remain abreast of algorithm updates, you must be constantly searching for the latest changes. When you know, you can make the changes early and avoid penalties. Major changes, like Panda or Penguin, have caused significant penalty problems for some people.
If you always have good content, people will visit and learn more about your product or service. They will read your content and your rankings will rise. You will also gain more backlinks. Incorporate infographics and videos to increase interest and avoid penalties.
Is it Possible to Prevent Getting Hit by an Algorithm Penalty?
It is, but you must be active in learning more about and following the rules. If you know the rules, prevention is easier. Read over the tips to find out how you can avoid an algorithm penalty.


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Bobble Bitz are colorful, crunchy compounds let you squeeze, stretch, and crunch. A unique craft, you can display things, wear them, and share them. Using these compounds you can literally make anything you can imagine, then let them dry and display them. Make presents for your friends, gifts for your family, or fun decorations to add something unique to your room. With molds, tools, and a little creativity, you can have all the fun in the world.
The cost of Bobble Bitz is $29.99 plus $9.99 shipping, for a total price of $39.98.
This price was obtained from the As Seen on TV commercial page ( www.buybobblebitz.com ) which was taken offline due to Bobble Bitz being discontinued. Bobble Bitz may still be found for sale on Amazon or Ebay.
This price was obtained from the As Seen on TV commercial page ( www.buybobblebitz.com ) which was taken offline due to Bobble Bitz being discontinued. Bobble Bitz may still be found for sale on Amazon or Ebay.
When you purchase the order of Bobble Bitz you get six pots of different colored compounds, 20 reusable molds to create different things, three tools to help you, eight suction cups, and six clips.
The Bobble Bitz compounds air dry to make beautiful creations. You can create things like glittery bracelets, let them drive, and then wear them. If you are so inclined, you can create fun Model toys like your favorite snowman by simply squishing together the compound into the shape you want. Let it dry, then display it on the shelf. Share your designs by creating flat items you can hang on your Windows using all of the different molds.
The tubes provided a rather small and you only get six of them. So far there is no option for purchasing more of the compound by itself. As a result once your child or friend goes through all of the six compounds provided, you then have to purchase another set in its entirety in order to get more colors.
There is no flexibility in terms of the molds that you get. You don't get to pick and choose what designs or shapes or images are available. What's more, you only get to work with what is provided. Ordering more sets does not give you more options.
You do not have any control over the colors that are provided. Even though you get six tubes, you don't get to change what colors you receive which somewhat limits the creativity.
You get a roller, a whole poker, and a shaper to help you create anything you want. All you have to do is take the compound out of its sealed plastic container, choose from over 20 different molds and stencils. T Then flatten it out with the roller, poke any holes you want, and let it dry. Each order comes with six colorful tubes of the crunchy compound so without having to mix anything, glue anything. Avoid a mess, you can use the molds to create fun hearts that you hang off your backpack or bracelets or rings that you wear around school. Everything dries once it is exposed to air so you can make window clings, bracelets, charms, cracks, and more without any glue or mixing. Just pressed together the different layers inside one of the molds, let them air dry, and use them.
There are many fun compounds on the market that have the same crunchy, flexible chemistry to them the difference being they don't air dry like this one. Other compounds are meant to be played with, used to create all sorts of fun things, then immediately put back in the container. This is one of the only things outside of standard crafting clay which Air dries so that you get to keep all of your creations long-term. Of course if you don't want to keep something you don't like or something that you built, you can just take it apart, roll it back up, and stick it back inside of the tube.
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A few weeks ago, a group of us ventured off to Eureka Springs, Arkansas to attend the annual Books in Bloom Literary Festival at the enchanting Crescent Hotel. There was a dynamic array of authors between Indie and big names like Terry Brooks, Kathy Reichs (author that inspired the show Bones), and Elizabeth Berg that we had the opportunity to meet and chat with. We also walked away with several signed books!
The view from the balcony...where the lemonade was..that was equally enjoyable:
Andrew and I with Terry Brooks. I walked away with a signed copy of his book for writers:
Our little haul from the day:
We had so much fun. Each author spoke, giving tips on writing and becoming published. It was a gorgeous day for a Festival and even a walk through downtown Eureka Springs! And of course, we had to stop at the small bookstore (apparently we didn't get enough before).
If you're a local author, you may want to consider getting on the bandwagon for this event next Spring! If you're a book lover in the area, I would advise also attending for the pure joy of it. :)
See the lineup for the 2014 Festival here.


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The following is a snap from our day trip down to Somerset to see Sheila Baker, Beth's Grandfathers second wife, who was on her annual trip back across the pond. The sign is by the roadside on the hill past Wookey Hole Caves where we spent most of the afternoon.
For those of you who are wondering what on earth a charabang is, the dictionary definition is a sort of tourist motor coach. The term still gets used occasionaly, but has really dropped out of common usage.
After visiting the caves we stopped in nearby Wells to go to Choral Evensong at the Cathedral. Wells have several choirs that share service duties. The first choir is the alto/tenor/bass parts, all men, then there is a junior choir of boys, and a junior choir of girls. We had the men with the girls on Saturday. The service was the normal variation on Book of Common Prayer Evensong that only seems to get celebrated at Cathedrals, fairly traditional, however unlike some, they were using a modern translation of the Bible for the readings. Whilst I do enjoy a well done Choral Evensong at a Cathedral, it always bothers me that it furthers the image that the Church is stuck in the past, trotting out services that have been unchanged since 1662. Almost like the sign harking back to a bygone age, and great for the tourists, but with no relevance to real life, and in a language not used by the people of England today.
However, on further investigation I found a sign of hope. As many will know, one of my big bugbears is the way the 'traditional' Lords Prayer has hung around. I grew up with the modern version, in fully contemporary language services, and the services that were produced during the seventies only had the modern words. With the advent of the Alternative Service Book in 1980, again the contemporary language services included only the one Lord's Prayer. However in 1987, John Bickersteth, the then Bishop of Bath and Wells, together with Colin James the Bishop of Winchester succesfully pushed through General Synod and got the traditional language Lords Prayer printed side by side in the modern service. Since then the two have always appeared together, although in the current Common Worship services the modern form is printed first, with the traditional offered as an alternative. Quite amusingly, in the traditional language services, both versions of the prayer are also offered, although I doubt anyone would ever do a traditional language service but lapse into the modern Lords Prayer. However the reverse is quite common, including in most services at St James. Basically the entire rest of the service is in modern language, and yet, for no reason other than because "everybody knows it", we drop into traditional language for the one prayer, and then switch back to modern language for the rest. To my mind, quite apart from the bizarre shift, it is also a misnomer that "everybody knows it" as for many years, it has not been taught in most schools, so at any services we hold when non-church goers attend, if the text of the Lords Prayer is not printed, people don't know the words!
Anyway, the sign of hope, considering the actions of one of their previous Bishops, was that in the Sunday Service book, the cathedral not only was using a modern language service, but was using the modern language Lords Prayer. More than that, the optional drop back to the traditional form had been removed totally. Whilst it is a small change, it does give me hope that if a Cathedral can move its services forward, then maybe the Church of England can stop trying to be like on of those Charabangs, struggling up the hill ignoring the sign…


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For this somewhat complex drawing, I created a flower that is detailed, but not an exact replica of the flower I saw in front of me. Instead of crafting each individual petal based on exactly what I saw, I allowed myself the freedom to extrapolate on the basic shapes until I had what resembled a believable flower. I considered for a moment whether I was doing this simply because precision would be "too hard," and the thought did cross my mind. (Or perhaps "too boring" would be more accurate—there are a lot of petals.) But was what I did just taking an easy shortcut, or was I using a particular method of drawing? Comment with your thoughts below!
The original sketch, with "extrapolated" petals:
I started adding color with a Prismacolor colored pencil in Peach. Although there are surely more varied colors than necessarily meet the eye, I decided to keep it simple, as often when I have tried to explore the variety of colors I get much less realistic, more wild-looking pieces, which is not what I was going for this time.
Next, I tackled the cream-colored petal tips. To start out, I added a single layer of Cream pencil over all the leaves, planning to add shadows and variations later in the process. I let myself color speedily, covering the whole surface of the flower in Cream instead of focusing on each particular petal at this stage. (Another shortcut, or just "working smart"?) Then I started to suggest the glass stones in the bottom of the vase as well as its golden handle and the flower's stem.
While I liked how the centered flower looked on its own (disregarding "proper" drawing composition), I realized that I had to let the flower sit on something because, through the glass of the container, the shading I was seeing was based on the color of the wooden surface. My wooden desk has a pattern of opposite diagonal stripes, which I tried to imitate using a few different shades of brown. I also started sketching out the vase's shadow on top of the shiny wood.
Coincidentally, the wall behind the flower almost exactly matches the color of the center of the flower's petals, and I used that color instead of inventing a background because I liked both the simplicity and the repetition.
While I thought the flower looked pretty, I felt that it needed to "pop" more, so I added some shading in warm grays. However, I think this ultimately damaged the look of the flower, which had been so delicate before. I used harder pressure on the peach wall, and then began to blend the brown of the wooden desk with a white pencil, to imitate the shiny, slightly reflective surface.
Next, I added some Burnt Ochre to soften the shadows on the leaves. I think it worked, to an extent. As I began to fill in the vase, I concentrated on leaving white space to represent bright reflections. Unlike with the flower petals, I branched out and added some colors I saw to the bottom part of the vase: a light shade of green (I went with Jade) and some dull yellow (Sand). I also finished blending the wood with my white pencil.
Finally, I completed the reflections in the vase, and signed my name! I still think I was happier with the flower during the earlier stages of the drawing.
What do you think? Should I have left out the harsh shading?
Flower in Vase, colored pencil on Mixed Media paper, 2019 (11×14)


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Just in case you're taking the campaign (or yourself) too seriously, we thought we'd do a change of pace. It's not "all work and no play," here. After all, that would make "Jack (John Kasich?) a dull boy." Let's lighten up a bit and take an odd look at the campaign, shall we?
Did you know that merchants can't keep the Donald Trump Pinata on the shelves?
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) – Pinatas of GOP presidential hopeful Donald Trump have become hot sellers in two of the largest cities in the state with the highest percentage of Hispanic residents.
Businesses in Albuquerque and Santa Fe say Trump pinatas have been flying off their shelves and it's not just Latinos who are buying them.
That's not all the campaign merchandise, find more here.
You can buy a Marco "Polo shirt" for $45. OR—you can pay a thousand bucks to get a copy of the Constitution, autographed by Rand Paul (and he didn't even write it!). There's also a Ted Cruz "This Vehicle Only Makes Right Turns" bumper sticker, for $10.
Not to be outdone, Bernie also has a bumper sticker.
It says "Honk for a Political Revolution."
Oh, and for $45, you might get a lock of Scott Walker's hair ("Eee-ew").
If you Google "Kasich Merchandise," you get a few favorites here.
There's a button that says, "ContesTed," a mug that says, "Lose with Cruz," and a drinking glass that says, "Insert Name for President."
BUT WAIT! That's not all! There's MORE!
How about a "Grillary" Clinton apron? She also has a t-shirt that looks like a pantsuit. And Rand Paul had a "Don't Drone Me, Bro" t-shirt. Rick Perry had a t-shirt with his face on it, with "WANTED" printed above it (really?). And Bobby Jindal had a strange t-shirt, with the slogan, "Tanned. Rested. Ready." Like, Jindal ever not tanned??
Meanwhile a woman has become famous for looking almost exactly like Ted Cruz, after appearing on the "Maury" (Povich) TV show.
Okay, this is hilarious. A woman who looks like she could be Ted Cruz's identical twin made an appearance on Maury Povich's salacious talk show ["5 Men Tested… Will I Find My Daughter's Father Today?"], and the internet has totally lost their cool about it. . .For the most part, tweeters liked to joke that the woman was Ted in "drag."
Bernie Sanders' apparent lack of humor hasn't stopped the jokes.
Jimmy Kimmel: This is the 100th anniversary of the New Hampshire primary. They've been doing this primary in New Hampshire since Bernie Sanders was 5 years old.[Bernie's] favorability rating is 91 percent — that is incredibly high. As are many of his supporters.
Conan O'Brien: Today a very confident Hillary said, "Oh, please. Like I'm going to lose the Democratic nomination to a left-wing senator nobody's ever heard of?"
Seth Meyers: Bernie Sanders. . .passed Hillary Clinton in the New Hampshire polls. It's the first time anyone's ever been passed by a guy in a Prius.
Stephen Colbert: Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream wants to make a flavor inspired by Bernie Sanders. Whatever flavor it winds up being, we know Bernie will hate it for being too rich.
Trevor Noah: A turning point in Sanders' life came as a teenager, when he was bitten by a radioactive senior citizen, giving him the power to be as grumpy as 10 old men.
The Intelligencer is helping us find more of "All The News Unfit to Print."
Ready for Hillary … to Start Drinking: As her campaign began on Monday, Hillary Clinton announced that she was ready to "drink my way across Iowa."
Ben Carson Flip Flops: A week after publishing an essay in the Washington Post noting that "selfies are dangerous," Ben Carson sent a selfie to a reporter.
Rand Paul [was] the first 2016 presidential candidate to accept Bitcoin.
Bowlers Journal notes that Clinton also discussed bowling this week. "We need more bowling. Everybody needs to go bowling."
Lindsay Graham. . .said that if he becomes president, he will build a Chick-fil-A drive-through at the White House.
In 1989, Marco Rubio and some of his football teammates wowed the crowd with a Chippendale's style dance routine. Bare-chested Rubio photo here.
Hillary Clinton took a photo with a 5-year-old boy wearing a T-shirt that said, "Iowa: Wave the next time you fly over."
And here is some more trivia of dubious value:
When Rand Paul "was a surgical resident in Atlanta, his friends called him 'Doogie Howser' because he still looked like a teenager."
Scott Walker had the best NCAA bracket out of all the 2016 candidates. However, it wasn't as good as Mitt Romney's.
More than 100 people watched Martin O'Malley play his guitar in an Iowa pub.
In 1997 Hillary Clinton would not tell a Scottish newspaper what she would do first if she won the lottery.
OK. Enough time wasted. Now you can get back to ranting and obsessing. 😉


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Dr. Joe Heck – Republican candidate U.S. Senate
Statewide race
There are two major Republican candidates in this race for the seat vacated by U.S. Senator Harry Reid. Dr. Joe Heck and Sharron Angle both responded to this interview request. (It was the NewsDesk editor's decision to not invite the other seven Republican candidates to participate.) The winner of the Primary will face a Democrat, a non-partisan and IAP opponent in the General election.
There are 18 total candidates running for this U.S. Senate seat – 9 Republicans; 4 Democrats; 4 No Political Party; and 1 IAP. Four candidates are from the Reno/Sparks area and 14 from the Las Vegas/Henderson area.
Dr. Heck's response was submitted by Brian Baluta, Communications Director, Dr. Joe Heck for U.S. Senate.
1. Please post a short personal resume:
- Dr. Joe Heck has dedicated his life to public service, working as a physician, firefighter, search and rescue team member, ambulance attendant, SWAT physician, and member of the Army Reserve.
- After completing his residency in emergency medicine at the Albert Einstein Medical Center in 1992, Dr. Heck was recruited to work in the emergency department at what was then Humana Hospital in Las Vegas.
- He received a direct commission in the U.S. Army Reserves Medical Corps in 1991 and currently holds the rank of Brigadier General. He was called to active duty three times, including Iraq where he ran the emergency services and aeromedical evacuation section of a combat support hospital.
- Dr. Heck founded Specialized Medical Operations, Inc., a small business providing medical training and consulting to law enforcement, EMS, and military special operations. He is widely published and has lectured on special operations medical support, the medical response to acts of terrorism, and emergency preparedness and response.
- Dr. Heck was a member of the Nevada State Senate from 2005 to 2009, representing District 5. In 2010, he was elected to the U.S. House where he has worked to boost Nevada's economy, improve health care, strengthen the education system, and maintain our national security.
- He and his wife Lisa live in Henderson and have three children, Monica, Chelsea, and Joseph III, and two rescue dogs, Aspen and Denver. To learn more about his race for the U.S. Senate, go to www.DrJoeHeck.com .
2. You and your Primary opponents are running for an open U.S. Senate seat. You both are well experienced in the political world. Define your strengths and why you would better serve in this position than your Republican opponent.
For 25 years, Joe Heck has served Nevada as a doctor, small business owner, legislator, and soldier in the U.S. Army Reserve. He served three tours of active duty, including Iraq. As a brigadier general, he clearly sees the threat to national security presented by radical Islamic terrorism and is a leader who knows what it takes to confront it. Dr. Heck also understands the sacrifices of our veterans and their families, because he is one. Nevada needs a voice in the U.S. Senate who understands these challenges. Dr. Heck dedicated his life to serving our country and state. He will not stand by while evil forces use terror to threaten our lives and our values. That is why he wants to keep America strong, so the fight over there does not come over here.
Dr. Heck knows how to identify problems and provide solutions because he started and operated a small business. That is a lesson Washington should learn. he sees a Nevada of unlimited opportunity with better jobs, higher wages, and the chance to rise as far as the path will take us. He knows the importance of having a job, because his father was out of work. In Congress, Dr. Heck pushed to create jobs by cutting big government and streamlining workforce training programs. He knows what it is like to suffer the stress of losing a home because his family almost lost theirs. That is why Joe has helped families threatened by foreclosure.
He was a responder at Ground Zero and served families in Nevada as an emergency room doctor, search and rescue team member, and tactical physician with the LVMPD SWAT team. Dr. Heck knows the pain families feel when a loved one is sick, because he is a physician. When his father needed emergency surgery, Medicare covered him. That is why Joe will protect Medicare and Social Security and preserve it for future generations.
He knows how to identify problems and provide solutions because he started and operated a small business. That is a lesson Washington should learn. Dr. Heck sees a Nevada of unlimited opportunity with better jobs, higher wages, and the chance to rise as far as the path will take us. He knows the importance of having a job, because his father was out of work. In Congress, Dr. Heck pushed to create jobs by cutting big government and streamlining workforce training programs. He knows what it is like to suffer the stress of losing a home because his family almost lost theirs. That is why he has helped families threatened by foreclosure.
He was a responder at Ground Zero and served families in Nevada as an emergency room doctor, search and rescue team member, and tactical physician with the LVMPD SWAT team. Dr. Heck knows the pain families feel when a loved one is sick, because he is a physician. When his father needed emergency surgery, Medicare covered him. That is why he will protect Medicare and Social Security and preserve it for future generations.
3. Would you consider your political ideology different than that of your opponent?
Dr. Joe Heck is a common sense conservative Republican who breaks through Washington gridlock to get bills passed and signed into law:
His Three Kids Mine Act allows for clean-up and redevelopment of a toxic mine site at no cost to taxpayers. It is expected to create as many as 3,000 new jobs.
His Hoover Power Allocation Act protects and ensures Nevada's access to stable, low cost and clean hydro power until 2067.
His Stolen Valor Act protects the honor of military awards, and the men and women who earn them, by making it a crime to knowingly benefit from misrepresenting the receipt of certain military medals.
His Enhancing Services for Runaway and Homeless Victims of Youth Trafficking Act provides increased support to runaway and homeless youth who are victims of human trafficking.
His Vulnerable Veterans Housing Reform Act passed the U.S. House and would help reduce veteran homelessness.
Dr. Heck's Jobs Originated through Launching Travel or J.O.L.T. Act, which earned broad bipartisan support, would create an estimated 1.2 million jobs nationwide and add as much as $860 billion to our economy.
His Creating Access to Residency Education or CARE Act would establish a $25 million grant program so states like Nevada can attract more medical residents.
4. Explain your position in regards to:
- Immigration issues – Dr. Heck believes our immigration system is broken and needs reform, which should be debated and voted on by Congress. Securing our borders is a top priority. We must also eliminate incentives for individuals to come here without following the legal path. He supports an improved employment eligibility verification (E-Verify) system. We must update our visa system to allow those with skills or knowledge necessary for our economy to immigrate. He does not support amnesty.
- Public lands issues – More than 86% of Nevada is controlled by the federal government — the highest of any state. Dr. Heck supports legislation to give Nevadans greater local control of their land as opposed to bureaucrats who are 2,500 miles away. Communities across Nevada cannot plan for their most basic needs, from housing to economic development, without an act of Congress. There is a proven model for respecting both conservation and the economy. The Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act enabled Las Vegas to grow while providing revenue for education, water and conservation. He believes communities throughout Nevada that are trapped by public lands deserve a similar opportunity for self-determination, economic development and community-driven conservation.
- Obamacare – As an emergency room physician who treated Nevadans from all walks of life, Dr. Heck has seen what works and what doesn't. Premium increases on top of exorbitant deductibles make the "Affordable Care Act" anything but affordable. That is why he introduced and cosponsored legislation with the GOP Doctors Caucus to fully repeal the unsustainable ACA and start over with patient-centered solutions including the interstate purchase of insurance, individual health pools, expanded health savings accounts, tax credits for the purchase of coverage, and lawsuit abuse reforms to reduce the costly practice of defensive medicine. By defending the status quo and offering no solutions, ACA proponents put Washington ahead of Nevadans and their doctors.
- The minimum wage issue – from a national perspective – As a former small business owner, Dr. Heck supports cutting job-killing government red tape to create more jobs and better wages. The Affordable Care Act, for which has killed hours and turned many Nevadans into part time employees. Additional Washington-knows best policies will kill more hours and jobs.
5. As a U.S. Senator, what do you believe will be your greatest challenges? How will you address them?
Dr. Heck wants to restore our nation to its rightful position on the global stage as the world's sole superpower, continue efforts to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, support pro-growth tax policies. He will address these issues as he has in the House by being a workhorse and not a show horse.
6. During a campaign season, many accusations/assertions are made by your opponents. Have there been any thus far that you feel are inaccurate or unfair that you would like to respond to?
Dr. Heck's record of service and accomplishments speak for themselves. He is an honorable man.
7. Please use this space to elaborate on any issue not covered above:
EDITOR: This is one in a series of online interviews with Republican candidates. All Republican candidates with Primary races were contacted – US Senate, US Congress, State Senate, State Assembly, Carson City Mayor and Lyon County Commissioner. The responses are posted as the candidates presented them to me – no editing. These interviews will be posted in no particular order and, obviously, all races are not of interest in everyone's particular district; however, NewsDesk readership (www.ndbynd.com) is spread throughout the state so all responses will be posted. You are welcome to repost any of the interviews as long as proper credit is given to NewsDesk.
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