Having easy substitutes for kitchen staples is one of the best ways I know to save money on your grocery budget. I already use Powdered Egg Replacer, DIY Powdered Sugar, Easiest Coconut Milk, Easiest Almond Milk, Rice Milk, Coffee Substitute and more.
But a vanilla extract substitute is something that I have only used straight vanilla beans for in the past (without really knowing what I was doing :)!) Now, with this Toasted Vanilla Powder from Naomi of Almost Bananas, you have a new kitchen substitute in this vanilla extract substitute, plus you have a great new Homemade Gift idea too.
For many people, holidays include lots of baking. And baking includes lots of vanilla.
There are a bunch of DIY vanilla extract recipes out there, which is great. I bought a bunch of vanilla beans to make it, but I'm embarrassed to say how long ago.
I've been meaning to make vanilla extract for quite a while, never got around to it, and then when I needed it I didn't have time to wait for 4 weeks for it to steep.
This way, I can have a vanilla extract substitute ready in a few minutes. No fillers or funky ingredients–just exotic perfumey vanilla.
And you can use this vanilla powder in so many things, really. Even in recipes that don't actually call for it, like Pumpkin Gingerbread Smoothie, or Orange Walnut Cardamom Balls, or Ghee Rooibos Chai Tea.
From three beans the little jar pictured was overflowing. The jar is one of those sample jam jars, you could also fold an origami purse to hold the powder. All spices in Slovakia, actually, are sold in something like envelopes.
You could also make a little funnel to put it in cleaned essential oil bottles.
This vanilla powder is perfect for holiday baking. Simply use 1/4-1/2 tsp vanilla powder for each tsp of vanilla extract in a recipe.
And of course, you can always taste test your recipe to see if you have enough vanilla and add more of the vanilla powder if you like.
It's also a great holiday gift.
Wrap around a bit of ribbon, and you have a thoughtful and original handmade gift (that took about 5 min, I might add). Two other easy but creative holiday gifts are Nuts in Honey and Origami Toys (4 toys from 1 piece of paper!).
I hope this gives you inspiration for a way to easy have homemade vanilla in your home, or a simple Homemade Gift that you can bless others with.
Have you ever made your own vanilla powder?
What is one of your favorite Homemade Gifts?
I love making vanilla extract. I was wondering if I could use the leftover vanilla beans (that have been seeping for quiet some time) for this recipe. Might be more like a vanilla paste though right?
I think you'd be fine – the toasting should dry them out I would think.
Wow, a great tip! I hadn't ever thought of using vanilla beans this way. I have made my own extract with vodka or rum, but I'll have to give this a try!
Thanks Virginia! I love it too!
I am very excited about this. I have made my own vanilla for many years. Since I have moved, the past two years have made getting organic vodka (I do not want anything made from GMO's.) nearly impossible. This will work just wonderful. I can not wait to do this. THANK YOU!!
Oh I hadn't even thought about the need to get organic vodka. I am going to have to ask my friends about that. I have made some with glycerine from non GMO sources. Hmmmm…You are welcome!
I'm excited to try this recipe. I don't tolerate alcohol well in any form so this looks doable for me.
I'm afraid this might be a silly question, but I am unsure about whether you put the whole vanilla pods in the blender after roasting, or if you scrape the seeds out and blend them??
The whole bean, no scraping or fiddling around required. Glad you found an alternative!
This is great to have in the recipe collection. I wanted to make the liquid version but never get round to it – it is hard to find vanilla beans here in Trinidad and Tobago and when you do find some it is very expensive. I am going to try and source some and do this lovely recipe. Thank you and Naomi for sharing.
You're welcome! I can't wait to make it myself!
You're welcome! Never get around to it – that's me!
I am sooo excited you posted this today. I ordered 20 vanilla beans today, so I could soak them in vodka to make my own extract. BUT, I would prefer to make this and not use the alcohol. What is the shelf life of the powder? I didn't know if I should do up all the beans or if I should store some. I never bought vanilla beans before.
That's great! I'll have Naomi drop by to answer :). I did hear that you can cut the beans in half and store them in glycerine to keep them longer.
What great timing! I wouldn't do all the beans at once. Grinding up the bean will expose it to air, which in turn will lessen the vanilla-ness over time. Every spice is much stronger freshly ground than packaged ground. If it's in an airtight container, I would keep it for 3-6 months. It won't go bad, just loose flavour. And make sure the rest of the beans are kept airtight, otherwise they will dry out. Good luck!


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PONANT supports the Aldabra Clean Up Project
PONANT continues its environmental commitment by providing support to the Aldabra Clean Up, an exemplary and tangible project to combat plastic pollution, preserve the Aldabra atoll in the Seychelles and raise global awareness.
PONANT becomes the main sponsor of the Aldabra Clean Up Project association
PONANT is working alongside the Aldabra Clean Up Project to eliminate the tons of plastic waste that has washed up in the Aldabra atoll. A UNESCO World Heritage site and the world's second largest coral atoll, this atoll is home to unique species, including 150,000 Aldabra giant tortoises. But, despite its isolation and protection, this site has not escaped the threat of marine plastic pollution. By becoming its main sponsor, PONANT is continuing its environmental commitment and allowing the Aldabra Clean Up Project to achieve the level of resources needed to make this major project viable, while providing its expertise to closely monitor the implementation of operations.
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A project to raise awareness of environmental issues
In addition to the clean-up programme that will start on 22nd February 2019, and which is as ambitious as it is complex in its implementation, this project also seeks to educate and raise awareness among the communities of the Seychelles and worldwide about the importance of environmental protection. To achieve this the project will promote positive measures to substantially reduce the pollution which is severely affecting these unique sites. To this end, the team of the Aldabra Clean Up Project will carry out scientific research to quantify the threats that plastics impose on these precious island ecosystems. This will be followed by an awareness-raising campaign targeting the global population on the environmental challenges in the oceans.
PONANT: an actor committed to responsible tourism
For more than 30 years, PONANT is deploying its efforts to address a subject that is very dear to it: respect for the marine world. From the conception of its certified Clean Ship vessels to its shore visits, everything is done to reduce the impact on the environment. Beach clean-up campaigns are also organised with passengers to raise their awareness and transform them into veritable ambassadors for the responsible tourism the company is keen to encourage.
About the Aldabra Clean up Project
In May 2018 the Aldabra Clean-Up Project was launched at the Royal Society in London and the State House in Seychelles. The project is a collaboration between The Queen's College, Oxford and the Seychelles Islands Foundation. It brings together Oxford postgraduates and committed Seychellois volunteers to achieve an ambitious goal – the cleaning up of Aldabra Atoll in the Indian Ocean, which is badly affected by plastic pollution.

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Academic advising at MCC is a college-wide effort dedicated to helping you reach your educational goals. Members of the college community provide guidance, encouragement and resources based on their specific areas of expertise.
Every student admitted to a degree or certificate program is assigned to an academic advisor within that program. You should meet with your advisor at least twice a semester to review your learning plan, evaluate the progress you are making towards graduation / transfer, and select courses for the upcoming semester. You and your advisor will work together to develop and refine your academic plan, address challenges, and identify opportunities.
Click here for information on how to find your academic advisor.
The Academic Advising Center, located in the Learning Commons (Room 268), is staffed by academic advisors representing every academic department at MCC. The Academic Advising Center provides advising to non-matriculated students (those not admitted to a degree or certificate program) and to matriculated students when their faculty advisors are not available (for example, during the summer). The Academic Advising Center also processes change of major requests and incoming transfer credit.
Helps students define realistic educational goals.
Reviews the student's Personal Academic Plan.
Aids students with course selection.
Monitors the student's progress toward educational goals and helps resolve academic difficulties.
Refers students to campus support services as needed.
Maintains accurate records for each advisee.
The student is ultimately responsible for his/her own success, and should initiate contact with their faculty advisor regularly throughout the semester.
Advise students in the areas of admissions, financial aid, registration, payment and billing, academic services, transfer services, library services, online services, student life opportunities, student support services, and campus safety services.
Contribute to the holistic nature of student advising.
What do you plan to do after graduation; transfer or enter the workplace?
Do you plan to be full time (12 credits) or part time (less than 12 credits), and how your choice will affect your Financial Aid status.
Are you aware of NHTransfer.org, a transfer database outlining how MCC courses transfer to four year colleges?
when are you at your best: days, nights, online, weekends?
how do you like to learn: hands-on, aural, visual, read/write?
do you have transfer credit and was it formally evaluated?
do you have a degree program checklist for your major?
do you work and if so, how many hours?
do you have any other outside commitments that might impact academics?
think about times when you will meet with your advisor during the semester.
The Student Information System (SIS) is the administrative portal for students to access all of their MCC information, including grades, billing information, schedules, etc. SIS can be found under the "Quick Links" tab on the college website.
your Personal Academic Plan (developed in the College Success Seminar class): are you implementing the strategies you identified for your success; do you need to modify any of them?
have you experienced any surprises or challenges and are you taking advantage of college support services and resources to address them?
are you making the progress you expected?
if you are planning to go into the workforce, have you developed a resume, looked at job opportunities, joined professional organizations?
if you are planning to transfer, have you researched your options and begun the application process? Are you aware of timelines for transfer?
Seniors should meet with their advisors in the fall to ensure that their degree requirements are satisfied and plan their final semester(s). Topics you will discuss with your advisor are centered around commencement and your academic transition out of Manchester Community College.
Will you have completed all course requirements in time for May commencement?
Do you have a cgpa of at least 2.0?
Have you requested letters of recommendation from faculty for current or future use?
Have you taken advantage of Career Fairs, Job Fairs, and other career services?
Will you be an active participant at MCC as an alumnus?
The student must complete all coursework by the end of the summer session immediately following the May commencement.
While the student may participate in the Commencement ceremony, the degree will not be awarded until all degree requirements have been met.
The student must send a letter requesting participation in commencement and proof of registration for summer classes to the Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs no later than May 1st of the commencement year.
Coordination of all initial paperwork for admissions process including application, high school and college transcripts, etc.
Opportunity outside the classroom to learn, experience and grow.


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'use strict';

// Deploy an app to Cloud Foundry

// Implemented in ES5 for now
/* eslint no-var: 0 */

var _ = require('underscore');
var fs = require('fs');
var path = require('path');
var cp = require('child_process');
var commander = require('commander');
var yaml = require('js-yaml');

var noop = _.noop;

/* eslint no-process-exit: 1 */

// Create the directories we need
var mkdirs = function(cb) {
  // Create .cfpush directory
  fs.mkdir('.cfpush', function(err) {
    if(err) noop();
    cb();
  });
};

// Adjust manifest.yml env variables
var adjustManifest = function(app, name, instances, conf, buildpack) {
  if (app) {
    app.name = name;
    app.host = name;
    if (instances)
      app.instances = parseInt(instances);
    app.path = '../' + app.path;
    if (conf) {
      if (!app.env) app.env = {};
      app.env.CONF = conf;
    }
    if (buildpack)
      app.buildpack = buildpack;
  }
};

// Write new manifest.yml
var remanifest = function(root, name, instances, conf, buildpack, suffix, cb) {
  fs.readFile(
    path.join(process.cwd(), 'manifest.yml'), function(err, content) {
      if(err) {
        cb(err);
        return;
      }
      var yml = yaml.load(content);
      var app = yml.applications[0];
      var appName = suffix ? [name, suffix].join('-') : name;

      adjustManifest(app, appName, instances, conf, buildpack);

      fs.writeFile(
        path.join('.cfpush', [name, 'manifest.yml'].join('-')),
        yaml.dump(yml), cb);
    });
};

// Push an app
var push = function(name, start, cb) {
  var command = 'cf push ' +
    (start ? '' : '--no-start ') +
    '-f .cfpush/' + [name, 'manifest.yml'].join('-');
  var ex = cp.exec(command, {
    cwd: process.cwd()
  });
  ex.stdout.on('data', function(data) {
    process.stdout.write(data);
  });
  ex.stderr.on('data', function(data) {
    process.stderr.write(data);
  });
  ex.on('close', function(code) {
    cb(code);
  });
};

// Package an app for deployment to Cloud Foundry
var runCLI = function() {
  // Parse command line options
  commander
    // Accept root directory of local dependencies as a parameter, default
    // to the Abacus root directory
    .option('-n, --name <name>', 'app name',
      require(path.join(process.cwd(), 'package.json')).name)
    .option('-i, --instances <nb>', 'nb of instances')
    .option('-c, --conf <value>',
      'configuration name', process.env.CONF)
    .option('-b, --buildpack <value>',
      'buildpack name or location', process.env.BUILDPACK)
    .option('-x, --suffix <value>',
      'host suffix (like \"dev\", \"prod\")', process.env.SUFFIX)
    .option('-s, --start',
      'start an app after pushing')
    .parse(process.argv);

  // Create the directories we need
  mkdirs(function(err) {
    if(err) {
      console.log('Couldn\'t setup cfpack layout -', err);
      process.exit(1);
    }

    // Generate the updated manifest.yml
    remanifest(commander.root, commander.name, commander.instances,
      commander.conf, commander.buildpack, commander.suffix, function(err) {
        if(err) {
          console.log('Couldn\'t write manifest.yml -', err);
          process.exit(1);
        }

        // Produce the packaged app zip
        push(commander.name, commander.start, function(err) {
          if(err) {
            console.log('Couldn\'t push app %s -', commander.name, err);
            process.exit(1);
          }
        });
      });
  });
};

// Export our CLI
module.exports.runCLI = runCLI;

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Elliptio nigella är en musselart som först beskrevs av I. Lea 1852.  Elliptio nigella ingår i släktet Elliptio och familjen målarmusslor. IUCN kategoriserar arten globalt som akut hotad. Inga underarter finns listade i Catalogue of Life.

Källor

Målarmusslor
nigella

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House Speaker Paul Ryan accepted Rev. Patrick Conroy's decision to rescind his resignation as House chaplain Thursday.
Florida's voter restoration process for convicted felons routinely violates the constitutional rights of its citizens, a federal judge ruled Thursday.
The U.S. House on Thursday passed legislation reauthorizing a surveillance act after President Donald Trump first criticized the bill and then backed it.
FEMA and lawmakers on Wednesday approved sizable financial assistance for relief efforts to help Puerto Rico recover from Hurricanes Maria and Irma.
President Donald Trump said more Republicans back the House's healthcare plan after "certain changes" were made during a meeting with members of a committee.
Demi Lovato and Nick Jonas have pulled two North Carolina tour dates from their roster in protest against the state's House Bill 2, or "bathroom bill."
Billy Ray Cyrus is the latest celebrity to speak out against the controversial "Religious Freedom" bill in Mississippi.
Bryan Adams has cancelled a previously scheduled concert in Mississippi over the state's passing of a new law.
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band have canceled Sunday's planned show in Greensboro, N.C., to protest the state's passing of the HB2 law.
General Sir Mark Walker VC KCB (24 November 1827 -18 July 1902) was born in Gore Port, Finea, County Westmeath in Ireland. He was an Irish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
During the Crimean War, Walker was a 26 year old lieutenant in the 30th Regiment of Foot (later the East Lancashire Regiment) British Army when the deed for which he was awarded the VC was performed.
It uses material from the Wikipedia article "Mark Walker."


If you're at the stage that you need a new sign for your business, then it is important that you get things right. Your front of house sign works in many ways – promoting your business, giving a good impression of your business and encouraging new custom. For all of these reasons it is important that you get things right and have the best sign for your business.
So, what should you be looking for when hiring sign makers?
Have a look through their brochure or browse their website and look at the style of sign that they offer. You should find that they have a whole range of signs for you to choose from – this is great because it means that whatever you are looking for you will be able to find something to suit you. If they seem to have a limited range then it might be worth considering a different sign company for your needs.
Are They Experienced Sign Makers?
Don't be afraid to question then and ask what sign projects they have worked on in the past. You want to make sure you are dealing with a company that knows what they are doing, so asking about their experience in this field is recommended.
As they are experienced they should also be able to offer you advice and recommendations on what is going to be the best type of sign for you and your business. This is great because it means you can feel more confident that the sign you have chosen is going to be one that works for you and your needs.
Whilst going for the cheapest sign makers isn't always recommended it is advisable to get check out what you are paying compared to other companies. It isn't always down to price so make sure you look at the bigger picture when it comes to quality and what you get for your money. However compare with over companies to make sure that you aren't paying over the odds for your sign making needs.
Over all it is about making sure you find a company that knows what they are doing so they can give you sound advice as well as making sure you aren't paying over the odds for their service – so take your time and do your research to make life easier for yourself.


Sit Around the Seasons 5'4" x 7'8"
Teach children about the four seasons! Featuring colourful images of familiar, seasonal objects; children will love to huddle around for circle time on this beautiful carpet. Carpet certified as Green Label Plus®. 100% STAINMASTER® Nylon fibre and SoftFlex® backing.


MEMRI has an excellent synopsis of Mahdism, a must read for those seeking to understand events in Iran.
"According to Shi'ite tradition, the Twelve Imams, descendants of the Prophet Muhammad's cousin and son-in-law Ali Ibn Abi Talib, were endowed with divine qualities that enabled them to lead the Shi'ite believers and to function as Allah's emissaries on earth. However, when the Twelfth Imam Muhammad Al-Mahdi disappeared in 941 CE, his connection with the Shi'ite believers was severed, and since then, the Shi'ites are commanded to await his return at any time..." Read the whole thing.
"Immediately upon assuming the presidency, Ahmadinejad began to assert his belief in the imminent return of the Mahdi as the basis for his political activities. Despite the traditional belief that no one can foresee the hour of the Mahdi's return, Ahmadinejad frequently stated that his coming was nigh, and even gave a more specific prediction.
Also: A big roundup on Iran's energy sector and its efforts to make sanctions irrelevant here.
The London version of Muhammed Atta, is Dr. Mohammed Asha, a Jordanian-educated physician who moved to England with his family two years ago after studying in Jubilee School in Amman, one of the most prestigious schools in Jordan. Another doctor drove the burning Jeep Cherokee into the Glasgow Airport passenger terminal. The involvement of physicians in terror attacks is not a new phenomenon. It is a stern reminder that even those who took the Oath of Hippocrates pledging "to abstain from whatever is deleterious or mischievous" could be some of the most vile murderers.


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Q: dacpac to dacpac comparision and deployment to DB issues? A similar question about comparison of TEST DACPAC (READY) <=> Production DACPAC with intent of deployment to Production DB Server on SQL Server forums two years ago.
And apparently it was suggested by someone from MS, it is NOT recommended. IT this still relevant? We were hoping to automate our deployments, to achieve continuous build and deployment using DACPAC comparisons.
If you think it is not recommended to use DACPAC, then please provide reason why? and what would you suggest instead?
URL Link to Original SQL Forum question here:
https://social.msdn.microsoft.com/Forums/sqlserver/en-US/a1e5fb60-3283-4acc-b793-cb28e327dd39/using-dacpac-files-in-an-integrated-deployment-process?forum=ssdt

A: Comparing dacpac to dacpac is okay, but more things can go wrong when doing this.  For example, the target platform of the "production dacpac" could be different from the actual platform of your production database, which could result in the generated script containing T-SQL that doesn't work on your production server. Or the database options specified in the "production dacpac" may not match the actual database options of your production database, which can again result in the generated script containing T-SQL that won't work on your production database.
Worst of all, the "production dacpac" might not be equivalent to the production database -- i.e. some objects can exist in the production database that aren't in the "production dacpac" or vice-versa -- which could result in unintended side effects like schema or data loss.
This is why, in general, we recommend deploying or generating a deployment script by using the production database as the target directly instead of dacpac to dacpac comparison.

A: What you can also do is register the database as a DAC and you can detect drift before releasing your code. If drift is detected you can either

*

*Retrofit the changes made in production back into your source code

*Accept the change will be overwritten which means you need to reregister the database as a DAC and then deploy.

By having a standard deployment process from dev to prod you can use drift detection to see if someone has done something they shouldnt have and you can trust the environment hasnt changed. I wouldnt suggest doing a dacpac vs dacpac compare.

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What the F is: The News Media Bargaining Code
Google has been passive aggressively hinting at some legal changes in Australia, and I for one have been happily ignoring their pleas: "you might not be able to do this soon!" and "the point of search is that it's unpaid!" Except for the half a dozen ads that come up at the top of the search results… But okay Google. Look, we're just bitter that Google refuses to place ads on our website because we talk about vaginas and politics. Well that's what we've assumed, they don't ACTUALLY TELL YOU why you're being rejected, oh no, that would be too easy. They just tell you to fix it and try again. Fix WHAT Google? But I digress, let's get into this Google code (??) thing.
The code is extremely confusing, and our initial research into it took a long time. Nobody that we could find has published an explanation outlining the issues with the code and how it will affect you, the consumer. Any time an issue is this confusing and it's this hard to find a plainly-written explanation, you can pretty safely bet it's because the people in charge don't want you to understand it.
A quick summary
The ACCC and federal government are trying to introduce The News Media Bargaining Code
The Code will require Google to pay media companies to show their content in search results
The Code will negatively affect smaller media companies and independent creators
The News Media Bargaining Code
The News Media Bargaining Code, written by the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC), is the name of the proposed new law that the federal government is trying to implement. If passed, the law will require companies like Google to pay news media sites to show their content in search results. The code is only eligible and applicable to companies who make over $150 000 in yearly revenue. This means it will exclude smaller companies (ie. us) and many, many online content creators.
This is how Google explains it, with lots of slow talking and dramatic pauses to let you know how very terrible it is.
Many of us are wondering why the ACCC and federal government are pushing for this code. Aussie comedian and YouTuber Lewis Spears says it's because Australian mainstream media outlets don't understand how to create content for the digital age. This isn't a particularly new idea, and we at Cheek have spoken openly about the failings of mainstream media. In short, media giants in Australia refuse to adapt for the times and learn how to engage a younger audience, and that has resulted in their readership and viewership declining as people gravitate towards other sources.
Many Australian news media outlets, especially those owned by News Corp, took a huge hit in 2020, and what resulted was mass redundancies and more paywalls. When seeking news, especially in rural and regional Australia, you will be hit with more paywalls than free-to-access news media. We can deduce from this that these outlets are not getting enough subscriptions to make enough money (side note: Rupert Murdoch is worth $19.1 billion), and it would suit them really well to get paid by a reliable source (Google) instead of unreliable consumers.
Another advantage for the big guys
When we search on Google, YouTube, or any other platform, the results are tailored to us, and informed by our previous search history. The word algorithm has evolved from a term used by IT specialists, to one in our every day vernacular. Anyone with a small business or who spends anytime on TikTok will probably use this word daily. The algorithms on platforms we use are currently informed by our search history. Social media and search engines are known for changing their algorithms regularly, and aren't particularly forthcoming with information on how businesses or creators can use them to their advantage. In the past, this has essentially meant that all creators and media companies are on the same playing field when attempting to get their content out there.
If the The News Media Bargaining Code is successfully passed, this will no longer be the case. If passed, the law will require Google to provide large media companies with the insider information they need to 'beat' the algorithm and ensure their content is seen by the most people, regardless of how high the quality is or whether other content is better suited to the users' search term. Google is arguing that this will result in worse search results for users.
Who's for it?
Scott Morrison and the Liberal Party
Australian Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has been the political 'face' behind the code, however the entire Liberal Party has been at the helm of the decision to push for the law to be passed. Some experts say that the media giants pressured the Morrison government into the code in the first place.
The Guardian reported that the Labor party is likely to support the News Media Bargaining Code in late January, but there has been no confirmation thus far. If Labor support the code, it will likely be passed as law.
Most Australian media outlets are owned by either Rupert Murdoch or Nine Entertainment Co. These two corporations are for the code, as it passing will likely result in more money (from Google) and clicks (from the algorithm secrets they'll gain access to) for them.
Who's against it?
Smaller media companies and digital creators
Some smaller media companies and creators (especially on YouTube) are vocally opposing the code, saying it will unfairly impact them and make it even harder to compete with big companies.
Obviously, our friends at Google are against the code for pretty much every reason listed above. It's also likely to cost them big $$$. Google have even gone so far as to threaten to remove the search engine (and Facebook's news feed) from the country.
Kevin Rudd has been a staunch and vocal opposition of large media conglomerates like News Corp for some time now. He maintains that passing the law will only benefit the big media companies (and from our research, he looks to be correct). This is in interesting contrast with Labor's likelihood to support the code.
A final question
When writing this article, we couldn't help but wonder how the code might affect us as a media company should it be passed. There are many digital content creators who are vocally opposing the code, and a petition has even been launched in an attempt to stop it. The arguments against the algorithm advantages are valid, but as a small start up, we are already battling the algorithms to little avail every day. Our political article are constantly suppressed on Facebook, despite it being our most popular content. We are already fighting for a spot at the table with the big guys, and it just seems a little off that one of the biggest guys, Google, are now looking to smaller creators and companies for support. If the law is passed, how much will really change for us?
what the f is
I'm over intergenerational wars
The Libs are not fucking good for the economy