Facebook developer website claims that Open Graph Protocol is a core component of Facebook platform. Using this, website owners can connect their web pages directly to the Facebook platform. Their content will be treated as a Facebook page and they can publish updates on the walls of the users who like their content. It also allows website owners to tell Facebook what their content is about and how it should be treated on the Open Social Graph Protocol.
Open Graph Protocol's meta tags are a simple way to describe your content. These are similar to your HTML meta tags, Facebook has expanded them to include more properties so that website publishers can define their content more accurately.
In the above example, a webpage is described using Open Social Graph Meta Tags for title, image, description, etc. The fb:app_id property allows you to attach your content to a Facebook application of your own. Also notice the first line of the code where it describes the XML Namespace as OG for Open Graph Protocol and fb for FBML (Facebook Markup Language). XML Namespaces are a way to declare the source of the vocabulary used in an XML document. An XML document can declare multiple sources of vocabular. By default we have xhtml, but in the code above we have also declared FBML and OG, just so that our Facebook Meta Tags and other FBML tags are not confusing to anyone looking at the source.
Now let's see how we can display these meta tags in a WordPress powered site's header.php, replace Your_FB_APP_ID with your Facebook Application ID, you can create a new app here.
In the above example, notice the og:image tag. We can repeat this tag to include many images so that anybody sharing the link can choose from a predefined set of images. Once done, you can test your Meta Tags by using this Debugger.
tag in our WordPress theme's 'header.php'.
Now that we have started rolling and feeling confident, let's have a look at what other things we can do using the Open Graph Protocol.
Using Facebook's Open Graph Protocol, Facebook developers and even non-developers can create simple Facebook Apps for their websites. These apps can allow website visitors to share their activities on a website with their friends or subscribers on Facebook. One such activity is the like button, however Facebook's Open Graph allows you to create and define your own custom actions that a user can perform on your website. For example, watching a video or listening to an audio file.
We have already reviewed a few excellent WordPress Plugins that allow you to integrate your website with the Facebook Platform. However, this author is still looking for a plugin that provides an easy platform to WordPress users to build Facebook Apps using the Open Graph Protocol without leaving their websites.
Until such a plugin arrives, Facebook Developer center has some documentation you can look at with examples and tools. It is all quite simple, you create an app, and then you authenticate users, who then publish their actions with the objects on your website to their social channels (i.e. The Ticker, Timeline, and News Feed).
Thanks for the tutorial. The author of this article plus ME is eagerly waiting for a way to build facebook apps using wordpress to publish actions directly to facebook. Hope something arrives soon!!
In the adding open graph meta tag section, is it possible to explain more about the image value. I'm a bit of a wp novice and the image value is coming up as an error in the debug.Would it be possible to explain how you find the relevant code for images in a theme + also expand on how we can add extra images as mentioned in the article.
Alex's code creates a function which looks for a thumbnail or featured image, when none is found it falls back to showing a default image.
can you create simple tutorial for intergrating wordpress + facebook user's interaction via ticker, timeline on facebook. cant find any wordpress plugin that can do this.


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Brenda Wireko Mensah (nascida em 18 de novembro de 1992), conhecida profissionalmente como Bree Runway, é uma cantora, rapper e compositora inglesa de Hackney, Londres. Assinou contrato com a EMI Records em 2018 e posteriormente lançou seu primeiro EP comercial, Be Runway, em agosto de 2019, seguido por sua mixtape de estreia, 2000and4Eva, em novembro de 2020.

Início da vida
Mensah nasceu em 18 de novembro de 1992 em Hackney, onde foi criada.  Ela tem ascendência ganense. Ela residia em uma rua que recebeu o apelido de "Milha do assassinato" devido aos altos índices de crime e conflito.   Runway vê suas experiências como se ela precisasse ser "jogo duro", resiliente e "ter instigado uma luta em mim", coisas pelas quais ela é grata. Aos 9 anos de idade, Runway vivenciou bullying e colorismo, o que a fez clarear a pele e ter uma reação química negativa ao produto. Runway acredita que esses momentos a moldaram tanto como pessoa quanto como artista. Runway discutiu a mudança atitude positiva em relação à sua pele quando ela foi para uma faculdade no sul de Londres, onde conheceu a modelo Leomie Anderson, que a encorajou a tirar fotos de si mesma e "assumir o controle da nossa situação".

Runway revelou que só se interessava por música na escola, mas nunca se considerou uma musicista. Matriculou-se na disciplina de tecnologia musical, que lhe ensinou os fundamentos da produção musical. Como resultado, Runway começou a produzir batidas e fazer freestyle com amigos. Runway diz que comprou um "kit de estúdio caseiro" com seu primeiro salário, por onde começou a escrever e produzir suas próprias canções. Seus primeiros trabalhos, como RNWY 01, foi gravado com esse kit. Ela explica que a autossuficiência a ensinou qual estilo queria seguir. Runway revelou que uma vez a ex-primeira-dama dos Estados Unidos, Michelle Obama, visitou sua escola. Bree apresentou-se para ela e foi orientada a continuar seguindo carreira musical e que Michelle queria vê-la se apresentar na Casa Branca, ao que Runway respondeu "Então me convide!".

Carreira

2015 – 2019: Início da carreira e Be Runway
Bree Runway fez sua estréia solo com dois EPs lançados de forma independente: RNWY 01 e Bouji, disponibilizados em novembro de 2015 e maio de 2016, respectivamente. Depois lançou comercialmente seu single de estreia "Butterfly" em novembro de 2016. Lançou junto um videoclipe, filmado em Dubai pela modelo Leomie Anderson e dirigido pela própria Runway.

Em 21 de setembro de 2017, Bree Runway lançou o áudio e também o videoclipe de "What Do I Tell My Friends?". O vídeo atrairia bastante atenção, sendo o primeiro a passar mais de cem mil visualizações e arrancar elogios pela séria abordagem sobre a exploração de mulheres jovens pela indústria da moda. Bree Runway apareceu no single "Word of Mouth", da dupla eletrônica britânica Metroplane, lançado em fevereiro de 2018.

Em 2018, Bree Runway assinou contrato com a Virgin EMI Records. Em maio de 2019 ela lançou, como estréia numa grande gravadora, o single "2ON". A faixa seria posteriormente incluída na lista das 50 músicas mais populares de 2019 da revista Paper. A montadora Toyota também usaria a faixa em um anúncio na campanha Leave Ordinary Behind pro modelo C-HR. Em julho de 2019, o single "Big Racks" com Brooke Candy foi lançado. Tanto "2ON" quanto "Big Racks" estrearam com videoclipes. Em 16 de agosto de 2019, Runway lançou seu EP de estreia em uma grande gravadora, Be Runway, precedido pelos singles "2ON" e "Big Racks", com Brooke Candy. Um vídeo para a faixa "All Night" foi lançado 5 dias depois, tornando-se o terceiro e último single do álbum.

2020 – presente: 2000and4Eva
Em 5 de março de 2020, Bree Runway lançou o single "Apeshit", que foi recebido com aclamação da crítica e atraiu comparações imediatas com Missy Elliott, que mais tarde assinaria a faixa no Twitter. Uma versão censurada da canção intitulada "Ain't It" foi incluída na trilha sonora de FIFA 21 VOLTA Football. Em abril de 2020, Bree Runway foi capa da 87ª edição da revista britânica <i id="mwdA">Notion</i>. Em 28 de abril de 2020, Runway anunciou que seu próximo single se chamaria "Damn Daniel" e seria uma colaboração com o cantor e rapper americano Yung Baby Tate . O single foi lançado em 30 de abril, junto com um videoclipe "edição quarentena". Na mesma data, a canção foi apresentada no programa Future Sounds da Annie Mac na BBC Radio 1 como o "Som Mais Quente do Mundo".

Em 10 de julho de 2020, Bree Runway participou de um remix do single "XS" de Rina Sawayama. Em julho de 2020, Bree Runway lançou o single "Gucci" com o rapper americano Maliibu Miitch. Ela também lançou o single "Little Nokia" em setembro de 2020, que mais tarde seria classificada como a quarta melhor música de 2020 pela revista Time. Em outubro de 2020, Bree Runway foi a estrela da capa da edição DIY da revista britânica Hunger. Em outubro de 2020, Runway anunciou o lançamento de sua mixtape de estreia, 2000and4Eva, lançada em 6 de novembro de 2020 pela Virgin EMI Records. O lançamento da mixtape foi precedido e apoiado pelos singles; "Apeshit", "Damn Daniel", "Gucci", "Little Nokia" e "ATM". Um videoclipe para "ATM", quinto single da mixtape, com participação de Missy Elliott, foi lançado em 11 de janeiro de 2021. Uma versão solo da canção intitulada "Breemix" foi lançada em 25 de janeiro do mesmo ano.

Em 28 de março de 2021, Bree Runway anunciou o lançamento do single "Hot Hot", que foi lançado em 31 de março de 2021. Em 20 de maio de 2021, "Space Ghost Coast to Coast", uma colaboração com a banda de rock inglesa Glass Animals foi lançada.

Arte

Bree Runway expressou seu som como "gênero curvo", bem como "gênero fluido". Seu material experimenta uma infinidade de gêneros, incluindo pop, trap, dance, R&B, rock e hyperpop. Apesar de ter assinado contrato com uma grande gravadora, Runway revelou que é inteiramente responsável por seu processo criativo. Ela tenta estudar gêneros que não ouve no dia a dia, explicando que há "inspiração em todos os lugares". Referente ao seu estilo sonoro, ela enfatiza a desaprovação da rotulagem de gênero.

Bree cita Lil 'Kim, Britney Spears, Madonna, Missy Elliott, Pharrell, Kelis, Lady Gaga e The Neptunes como suas maiores influências.

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Nascidos em 1992
Cantores de música pop do Reino Unido
Cantoras afro-britânicas
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Supercomputing Scotland is a business improvement initiative from EPCC at The University of Edinburgh and Scottish Enterprise which provides Scottish companies with the knowledge to help them decide if using high performance computing (HPC) makes sense for them in reaching their business objectives and, if so, supports the company to proceed with a project part-funded by Scottish Enterprise and delivered by EPCC.
How can Supercomputing Scotland help your business?
Supercomputing Scotland will undertake a rigorous analysis of your business and determine areas where engaging in a 4-6 month HPC Adopter Project could lead to improved business performance, quicker delivery or improved new product development.
In what sort of areas might an HPC Adopter Project help my business?
Complex algorithms - developing existing in-house company software to run on a supercomputer.
CFD is used to model the flow of fluids using complex algorithms that model a number of changing parameters. CFD is used across numerous industry sectors. Applications range from the aerospace, nuclear and automotive sectors; through manufacturing, chemical and process sectors; to the pharmaceuticals, biomedical and electronics industries. Today in Scotland, it is frequently being used in off-shore renewable energy contexts.
Put crudely, HPC can help with large-scale data by calculating 'big sums quicker'. The storage and manipulation of large-data and converting that data into business intelligence or visual rendering is significantly enhanced by supercomputers with vast storage space and multi-core processors running many calculations at the same time in parallel.
The complexity of mathematical algorithms can often be a problem for most office-based computers that are often not set up to maximise their computing output. By re-configuring a company's software code and porting it to a supercomputer at EPCC, a company can significantly increase the complexity of their modelling and achieve significantly better analysis.


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You may or may not have noticed my dog spam this week. Believe me, I was trying to be restrained and not go overboard. My week at Bon Jardin Dog Rescue Centre was easily the best week of my trip so far.
In my element at Bon Jardin Dog Rescue. On the left of the picture sat smiling at me is my new shadow, Kola. My dad is lucky he is a permanent farm dog here so I can't try and send him home to wait for me there!
While it was amazing and I loved it, it was also hard emotionally, very hard. I am so soft, the thought of any animal suffering or in pain makes me cry. I want to rescue them all and wrap them up in cotton wool. That said, I loved my week on the farm, walking, feeding, bathing, brushing, cuddling and playing with dogs. I didn't however enjoy seeing wild dogs with tumours hanging out their bums, dogs in pain and distress or seeing street dogs fighting. But it's part and parcel of the Bon Jardin Dog Rescue world and i have nothing but respect and admiration for Mike who deals with all of that with a smile on his face, while I'm hiding behind my hands and trying not to cry!
My highlight of the week was this little monster Kola. He is so beautiful but unfortunately not very sociable with other dogs. I was sleeping in a house by myself and from the moment I arrived he was on my doorstep watching my every move. While he isn't mad on other dogs he is so loving with people.
Throughout the week I wanted other dogs to come over and hang out too. He would growl and warn them off at first but by the end of the week he was happily sharing his territory with them and even starting to play. He definitely knew he had me wrapped around his little finger though and was starting to pretend he didn't notice when I was kicking him out the house for bedtime. This also meant I was going to bed later and later because I didn't want to move him from the lounge! Since I have left Mike has already sent me videos of him eating with the other dogs and he's promised to keep up the work on helping him socialise! (And send me daily photos and videos of him to help with me missing him).
Thailand is renowned for it's stray dog problem. They are everywhere and sadly they aren't all nice dogs that you can go over and give them cuddle. Bon Jardin Dog Rescue centre is based on a beautiful farm around 2 hours north of Bangkok in Nakhon Nayok.
The owners of the farm land are a dog loving Thai family, some of the family still live there and in the past have rescued dogs which have become their pets. They always dreamed of making the farm into a proper dog rescue centre but weren't sure how or where to start. Last year the idea really came to light when a friend of the family decided to invest his own money into creating Bon Jardin Dog Rescue. A good friend of mine, Mike, adopted a dog from Thailand a few years ago and since then has had a real sympathy for the country and it's dog situation. Mike worked with the investor behind Bon Jardin in his previous job and it all just slotted together nicely.
Around this time last year Mike started to take research trips to Thailand and other international countries, visiting dog rescue charities which are already in place and seeing for himself the extent of the problem. He also formed close bonds with dog rescue charities in the UK, learning how everything works to the highest standard possible. In February of this year Mike left his home in London and moved to Thailand. Just being a dog lover doesn't qualify you for the work he is currently doing, and he works so hard on educating himself in how to care for these animals in the best way and then feeding that back around the community.
So what's going on on this farm?!
So much is happening!!! At the minute the plans are very early but moving very fast. I'll start with where they are right now.
There are around 25 dogs living on the farm at the minute. Some will be there for their whole lives, others will be adopted either within Thailand or Internationally, and others are being cared for while they need it but will be released back to their owners or local temples. There are also a couple that Mike won't let go of, he's only human and we all accidentally have favourites!
A lot of local temples or businesses unofficially care for street dogs. They feed them during the day and let them shelter and sleep in their properties or yards, but aren't in a position to financially care for the dogs to the extent they may need. This includes vets bills. Meaning should anything bad happen to the dogs the local community don't have any way to help them. This is where Bon Jardin now step in. They will go and collect the dogs and fund the care. If possible they will take the dogs to the vets and return to the owners that night, but where the dogs need more attention and treatment they will take them in until they are healthy.
One dog who stole my heart is Pepsi. Pepsi is one of the most beautiful dogs I have ever seen and is Kola's brother. He was very affectionate and loving with people but like his brother, not into socialising with other dogs. He is a street dog who 'lives' at the farm across the road to Bon Jardin. He developed a cancerous tumour on one of his front paws between his toes. Mike took him to see Dr Ben, the local vet and he removed the tumour. Sadly he also had to remove Pepsi's middle toe.
Mike took him back to the farm to be kept in a kennel while he healed. Pepsi had to be given antibiotics immediately after the surgery and have the wound cleaned regularly. He is almost healed now and enjoys walking on the lead twice a day. The little hero is learning to put his weight back on his front paw and is almost walking properly now. Once Mike is happy he will be able to fend for himself again he will take him back over to his previous home.
Another adorable dog is Buddy.
Mike found Buddy abandoned in a temple locally. He had horrendous open bite wounds on his shoulders, his eyes were badly infected and he could barely walk he was so injured. He had clearly been attacked by other dogs more than once and was in a bad way. After a long course of antibiotics and daily cleaning of his wounds Mike has fallen in love with Buddy. He is such a gentle dog and is very protective over all the dogs on the farm. If there is any grumbling amongst the dogs you can see Buddy running over and breaking up any potential fighting. He isn't a young dog and so this makes him harder to re home. Luckily that isn't an option as being up there as one of Mikes first rescues and favourites Bon Jardin Dog Rescue is now his forever home.
Two gorgeous healthy dogs that came to Bon Jardin Dog Rescue around 6 months ago. They were at another rescue centre in Bangkok but didn't have any lead or obedience training. Mike has been working hard to teach them to walk nicely on the lead and be less 'wild' to give them a chance of adoption. Kit has been known to cause a bit of chaos and gained a reputation as a chicken eater but he seems to be growing out of that. Next week they are flying to Toronto, Canada where they will find their new homes. EHS Rescue, the adoption centre in Toronto hand pick dogs that they are sure they will re home quickly. They are taking both Kit and Nine over and are confident they will have new homes within a month!
Aside from taking in the sick and mistreated dogs, Bon Jardin is working closely with a number of other charities to try and tackle the root of the problem. The root of the problem is simply over population of dogs. They are wild animals and their instincts are to eat, sleep and reproduce. There isn't a quick fix to getting rid of the dogs. In the long term spaying and neutering the dogs will stop the reproduction. Meaning over a few years the amount of puppies will be less and the amount of dogs will reduce.
Two of the days I spent with Mike at Bon Jardin were while his monthly sterilisation clinic were running. Once a month a lovely lady called Pimpakahrn and her SNIP team come up from Bangkok and they go around the temples in the local area to Bon Jardin and offer to sterilise the dogs for free. I am ridiculously squeamish and was a bit worried how I'd cope with needles, stitches and open cuts around me but I am surprised how well I managed. The SNIP team have it down to a tee! They were so impressive. Arriving at 8am they quickly set up their mobile clinic and are ready for action. The vet is a lady that I can only describe as a MACHINE! Over 2 days she spayed and neutered 43 dogs and 9 cats.
To put that in perspective – Dr Ben, the local vet with 15 years of experience said he could get through maximum 5 per day! This is down to Pimpakharn's organisation. She has her team running like clockwork. Weighing the dogs, giving them pre meds, shaving them ready and passing them over to the vet. Then someone is checking on them as they come around and Mike is then there to return them to their homes. Everyone on the team is a lover of dogs and you can see how much they care and are passionate about their jobs. They understand the importance of what they're doing and work tirelessly to do the best they can!
I was photographer and videographer for the two days and I was knackered watching!
Work has just begun on the farm land and they are clearing space to build a much bigger space to house more dogs. There will be a proper training facility where they will have courses running throughout the year. The first of these is all booked and confirmed for February 2018 so it's moving at great speed. Looking further to the future Mike will be able to recruit a team to be on site, including a vet, a trainer and more staff to help out.
Alongside this, Candice, the farm manager, is working hard on planting and growing enough vegetables that they can eventually be living off the land. The permaculture practices are in the early stages but you can see from Candice's passion and drive it will be up and running very soon!
Mom in the photo above is cared for by a local restaurant owner, she can't afford his treatment so Mike has been taking him for chemo as he has a tumour in his nose. The lady who owns him looks after him the best she can as you can tell by his snazzy fashion sense!
I am so excited about the work being done at Bon Jardin and very proud that Mike is the one making this all happen. I can't wait to come back again during my travels and see how things are progressing (and see Kola for cuddles). As Bon Jardin Dog Rescue is officially a UK charity despite being based in Thailand it took a little while to get their donations pages set up. For now, if anyone has a spare £5 please click on this link to donate. I can personally vouch for the fact that every penny donated is going towards the dogs and they're really making a difference in the community. Eventually they want to be able to afford to help the surrounding areas and gradually spread the dog rescue love around the country!
For proper information you can also check out their website here!


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This is a historic day for Muslim women: Shayara Bano after triple talaq verdict
In a 3-2 verdict, the Supreme Court struck down on Tuesday the controversial Islamic divorce practice of instant triple talaq (Talaq-e-Biddat), saying it was arbitrary and against the tenets of Islam.
Shayara Bano at her house in Haldwani, Uttarakhand.(HT Photo)
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A 35-year-old Muslim woman, whose petition in the Supreme Court brought about an end to the practice of instant triple talaq, welcomed the top court's decision to scrap the controversial Islamic divorce custom on Tuesday, calling for quick implementation of the verdict.
"I welcome and support the judgment. This is a historic day for Muslim women," Shayara Bano told news agency ANI.
Bano was divorced by her husband Rizwan Ahmed by writing the word "talaq" thrice in a letter sent to her on October 15, 2015 when she was visiting her parents' house. The woman, who hails from Uttarakhand, filed a petition in the Supreme Court on February 23, 2016.
"Understand the condition of women in Muslim society, accept the judgment and bring a law on it as soon as possible," she said.
After the divorce, her husband Ahmed, who is a property dealer in Allahabad, took away her two kids-- Irfan (13) and Muskan (11). She had a nervous breakdown and had to be treated for depression and other ailments, her mother Feroza Begum and father Iqbal Ahmed told HT last year.
"I was constantly tormented for dowry after my marriage in 2002," Shayara told HT last year. She alleged her in laws also forced her to undergo six abortions, mainly "with the intention of killing her". After getting the ill-fated letter, a distraught Shayara even went to consult a local cleric. But he told her that the talaq was valid.
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Der Pärlälven ist ein Fluss in der schwedischen Provinz Norrbottens län.

Der Fluss hat seine Quelle westlich des Sees Peuraure in der Gemeinde Arjeplog. Sein Flusslauf liegt überwiegend innerhalb der Gemeinde Jokkmokk. Der Pärlälven fließt in überwiegend östlicher Richtung. Dabei durchfließt er die Seen Peuraure, Karats und Piertinjaure. Schließlich mündet er wenige Kilometer westlich vom Ort Jokkmokk in den See Purkijaure, welcher vom Lilla Luleälven durchflossen wird. Die Flusslänge beträgt 139 km. Das Einzugsgebiet umfasst 2296 km².

Der Pärlälven ist beliebt bei Anglern. Im 19. Jahrhundert gab es im Fluss noch zahlreiche Flussperlmuscheln. Davon leitet sich der Name des Flusses, zu deutsch "Perlfluss", ab.

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The conference on "The role of Nordic municipalities and regions in the green transition" took place the 10-11 November in Copenhagen. The aim was to showcase the possibilities for Nordic municipalities and regions to contribute to green growth through sustainable solutions and strategic energy planning at local level.
The conference provided concrete examples and knowledge on how to organise climate and energy initiatives based on lessons learned in the Nordic countries.
The conference targeted energy planners and decision-makers from the Nordic cities, municipalities, regions, businesses and NGOs looking to increase their efforts in the field of green growth.
As a follow-up to the conference, Ea Energy Analyses prepared a publication for the Nordic Council of Ministers for dissemination at COP21. In this publication, 14 Nordic cities and municipalities give a brief account of some of their work, recognising the need for exchange of experience and solutions to enable a global green transition.
Ea Energy Analyses organised the conference for the Chair of the Nordic Council of Ministers during the autumn of 2015.


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Helmet measures 9 & 1/2" from front to back, 6 & 1/2" across the sides middle and stands 9 & 1/2 to the top of the spike. I'm sure you know much better than me. Not what I usually sell. My friend bought a storage unit and they were in it. The item "Original WWI German Unit Spike Helmet" is in sale since Sunday, October 16, 2016.
This item is in the category "Collectibles\Militaria\WW II (1939-45)\Original Period Items\Germany\Hats & Helmets". The seller is "thegoodsellgirls" and is located in Pleasant Valley, New York. This item can be shipped to United States.


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Q: Batch script for scanning each line of keywords in the command output I want to capture the iPerf result in a batch script. The last few lines of output are like
[ 23]   0.00-15.22  sec   107 KBytes  57.8 Kbits/sec   32             sender
[ 23]   0.00-15.00  sec  63.7 KBytes  34.8 Kbits/sec                  receiver
[SUM]   0.00-15.22  sec   100 MBytes  55.4 Mbits/sec  711             sender
[SUM]   0.00-15.00  sec  92.9 MBytes  52.0 Mbits/sec                  receiver

iperf Done.

I need to find the line that includes keywords [SUM] and receiver.
My current solution is, I know it must appear in the second-to-last line, so I directly search for that line.
The code is at below.
@echo off
setlocal enableextensions enabledelayedexpansion

iperf3 -c iperf.scottlinux.com -i 1 -t 15 -P 10 -p 5201 -R>>rawdata.txt 2>&1
call :FilterResultLine rawdata.txt 2 resultLineContent
for /F "tokens=6,7" %%a in ("%resultLineContent%") do (
  echo Bitrate [DL]: %%a %%b>>result.txt
)
pause
exit

:FilterResultLine %rawdata% %resultLineNumber% %resultLineContent%
set /A firstTail=1, lastTail=0
for /F "delims=" %%a in (%1) do (
   set /A lastTail+=1, lines=lastTail-firstTail+1
   set "lastLine[!lastTail!]=%%a"
   if !lines! gtr %~2 (
      set "lastLine[!firstTail!]="
      set /A firstTail+=1
   )
)
set "%~3=!lastLine[%firstTail%]!"
goto :eof

However, if the output format changes, this may be unstable.
I want to know whether the batch script can search for keywords in each line?

A: You can try out this example :
@echo off
Title Filter and find a line with findstr
REM In this example the file rawdata.txt is in the same folder with this batch file
Set "InputFile=%~dp0rawdata.txt"
If Exist "%InputFile%" (
    Goto Main
) Else (
    echo( & Color 0C
    echo( Check the location of this file "%InputFile%" & Timeout /T 5 /NoBreak>nul & Exit
)
::-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
:Main
    echo( ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    echo( Showing All lines without filtring
    echo( ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    @for /f "delims=" %%a in ('Type "%InputFile%"') do (echo %%a)
    pause
    echo( ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    echo Find only lines with only "[SUM]" in their contents
    echo( ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    @for /f "delims=" %%a in ('Type "%InputFile%" ^| findstr /I "\[SUM\]"') do (echo %%a)
    pause
    echo( ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    echo Find only lines with "[SUM]" and "receiver" in their contents
    echo( ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    @for /f "delims=" %%a in (
    'Type "%InputFile%" ^| findstr /I "\[SUM\]" ^| findstr /I "receiver"'
    ) do (echo %%a)
    echo( ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
pause
Exit /B
::-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Editorial – Removal of the Rec Department, oh my!
UAA may be making a small, but resounding, mistake.
On April 6, the decision came to cut the UAA Housing Recreation & Activities program from the university. The reason, according to Business Services Director Bob McDonnell, centered on budgetary concerns that there wasn't enough revenue to keep the rec program afloat.
There wasn't enough revenue to a keep a program that gave students the opportunity to explore Alaska's wilderness, gaining valuable experience, lifelong lessons and a chance to blow off much accumulated steam, afloat.
The Rec & Activities department has had a yearly budget of $174,000 – conversely, the total cost of construction for the Seawolf Sports Arena is projected to reach $109 million. We're looking at cutting a program approximately 626 times less expensive than the incoming sports complex.
Of course, the valid argument is made that the revenue and mass public appeal from a giant, brand new sports arena is far beyond anything a program that takes college kids out for day hikes and camping excursions could ever do for the university.
But the administration should not overlook the benefits that small programs such as Rec & Activities bring to the student body, on a more personal level than anything related to budget revenues and public recognition. Remove money from the equation, which is a hard concept for most any university, and think about how it benefits the students.
Recreation & Activities has offered 515 trips since it started up in 2005. They've spent 650 days in the field, and had 75,000 contact hours with on-campus students. Without a doubt, this has given incoming freshman to UAA a chance to build up friendships and a sense of community among their peers. The same goes for out-of-state and international students, who are able to develop some familiarity with their new surroundings. Another significant benefit has been given to those suffering from Seasonal Affective Disorder, a seasonal depression that leaves students unmotivated and in the emotional slums during certain parts of the year. The rec department has helped such students remain engaged, moving and supported, rather than succumbing to Top Ramen and television in the dorm rooms.
And that's another thing: nothing beats good outdoor physical activity, especially in the Great Final Frontier of Alaska. Students don't need to rely on treadmills and dumbbells to stay in shape when they're given the chance to hike Denali, climb ice walls, ski at Alyeska and go whitewater rafting.
In spring semester 2012 alone, 375-400 students went on trips through Rec & Activities, according to Manch Garhart, program coordinator. On a yearly basis one-third to half of on-campus residents routinely take advantage of this service. There is no denying the rec program has reached out to a large number of students on campus.
But apparently, when considering the fate of such a program, large-scale student impact is not the deciding factor.
The rec department may not look good on paper; it only charges students a small fee to participate, in order to fit within their potentially meager budgetary constraints. It brings in around $7,000 in revenue to the Residence Hall Association, less than half of what it costs to keep it running. From a purely business standpoint, the rec program is a sinking ship.
But the services Rec & Activities provides for students cannot, cannot, be so simply categorized into the confining terms of black and white budget projections. Extracurricular activities for students, especially ones that so embrace the outdoors of Alaska, have benefits far beyond the quantitative abilities of pie charts, bar graphs or scatterplots.
UAA offers other recreation programs. The Department of Health, Physical Education & Recreation offers "courses within the disciplines of physical education and related disciplines." Gear Rental in the Student Union allows students to rent outdoors equipment for their own use. But neither utilizes the full potential of the Alaskan wilderness for students in quite the way that Rec & Activities has for the past seven years – and herein sits the crux of the matter.
Could these programs not have been combined, sharing resources, bolstering revenue and boosting student involvement, instead of completely cutting out Rec & Activities? Could expense reductions not have been made, streamlining spending to the benefit of not only the rec program, but other small programs as well? All in all, could some sort of compromise not have been reached?
Extracurricular activity is essential to a university's functionality. Here at an Alaskan college, it's ludicrous to believe an outdoor activities program is not essential as well. The overarching benefits from Rec & Activities – similar programs are provided by universities like Idaho State, UC Santa Cruz and University of Colorado Boulder – necessitates such reconsideration.


etching on antique white wove paper, 1955, , an A.P. (artist's proof) aside from the regular edition of 15, As printed and published by the artist.
Condition: In very fine condition with full margins. A very fresh impression with strong velvety burr.
References: Recorded and illustrated in the standard text by Sanchez/Kloss 460.
Note: Very rare. We can find no record of this work being offered at auction in recent memory.


That the management of ISI is dragging itself into this muddle at this time beggars belief. Apart from the sheer population of Muslims that do not make them a religious minority in Nigeria, not even in Ibadan, the contemporary trend and the wind of change in the world is to respect the religious rights of the minority. This explains why even in military and paramilitary organisations as well as professions in many countries across the Western world, the religious rights of Muslim ladies are granted through the use of hijab. Why is Nigeria still tied to apron strings of its inglorious colonial past in virtually every stratum, especially education?
Meanwhile, the Council also applauds the Lagos State Government for approving the use of hijab in public schools in the state. Though the approval is not a favour in any way as the Government had been acting ultra viresall this while by refusing to obey the judgement of the Court of Appeal since July 2016 that it was given, we still commend the Government for doing the right thing and behaving responsibly now in the eyes of the enlightened citizens who know that judgements must be obeyed until they are set aside by courts of competent jurisdiction. We urge the State Government to take a step further by withdrawing its appeal on the same matter from the Supreme Court of Nigeria. That is the appropriate thing to do.


True: Practice and you will improve. False: Sketching is easy.
Since my class, last Wednesday, I have been sketching, and drawing, for an hour and a half each day.
I have chosen to work on the same still life setup; a draped window; a small cabinet with one drawer, on wheels; two boxes and a set of hand weights.
My daily goal is to map out those things by placing them on my paper with loose, light pencil strokes using my full arm, not just my hand, to create the lines.
It seems I am captivated by the little cabinet so that is where I have been focusing much of my attention.
I need to spend more time in the mapping stage and really focus on light lines and not get carried away with trying to add details until the lines show the true perspective of the subject.
This is a black and white shot of the still life setup mentioned above, for comparison.
I have done dozens of sketches/drawings over the last few days; this is a small sample to let you see what all your wonderful words of encouragement, in my last post, have inspired me to do.
As you can see I am still having perspective issues as well as a slant problem; my skewed view on the world is to blame, I'm sure.
I've had a pep talk from Miss CP about how to correct this deficiency of mine (or at least "try" to correct it) and will put her advice into play on Monday.
I took Sunday off - even God needed a day of rest!
How about you...are you practicing something daily in hopes of getting better at it?
If so, how much time do you devote to this passion of yours?
"Ten thousand bad drawings equals one good one, so keep drawing," said the child to her mother who had exhaled deeply as she crumpled up another really bad drawing.
Between Week 1 and Week 2...this happened.
Since I had not been shown how to place objects on a page or how to determine my best choice for a focal point; since the critiquing I received was more about what I should have done with no real help in how to do what I should have done, I decided to call in the big guns.
To give you a peek into Miss CP's drawing talents I've added this LINK so you can see her doing what she does best. Here you will see video submissions for a weekly illustration class she attends.
I might add there is one thing Miss CP does without fail, she practices her craft each and every day.
I guess therein lies the message: to be good at something practice with some regularity, to be great practice daily; Miss CP is great.
Okay...so I called in the big guns (aren't I lucky to have connections) and the first thing Courtney had me do was loosen up and draw circles...lots and lots of circles. The object being to duplicate the line by laying it on top of the previous line without straying.
Not easy. Really, it was damn hard! But I persevered and after some length I was getting in the circle drawing groove.
Then we dabbled with shapes; a little still life drawing and then ventured into a bit of perspective work.
I left Courtney's place feeling rightly exhausted but seriously exhilarated.
So with that I did some practicing; each and every day.
Looking out of the Lost and Found (my writing space) I tried, I tried really hard, to capture the outer reception area of my studio.
This is my reference picture. It's amazing what you see in a photo that you don't see in life.
Note how hard of a time I had (and still have) with perspective. The angle of the shelves in both units is wrong, as is the whole size and layout of the glass cabinet.
Okay, now we can talk about Week 2 - The Lesson.
With excitement coursing through my veins I arrived for my class yesterday (yes Carole, like an eager little beaver) and waited patiently for the room to be set up.
But, my excitement quickly turned to disappointment, laced with frustration, as we were ushered in and put right to work "sketching".
Now, here's where I'd like a little feedback from the artists in the crowd. I'm new to this "art lesson" business, but am I wrong in assuming that when learning the basics I should be "shown", by example, what the whole "sketching an object" process looks like. After all, I'm a visual learner, this is an art class; I am feeling like the instructor is holding out on me.
It's like going to a cooking class and being given all the ingredients but no instructions or demonstration; the instructor then says, "okay, start cooking" - sorry, that's not what I signed up for.
So, in Week 2, we did three different takes, here's the photo of the first set.
Then the last set - this is what I saw, or should have seen would more like it.
And here is what I drew. Now, you need to know this was a three part drawing.
Thankfully, Miss CP came for dinner last night - we had a "session" - I'm thinking more along the lines of therapy as the kind of session I'm in need of!! But then they say art is therapy - like, right!!
Courtney really gave me a great follow up lesson, which I practiced this morning with my two cups of coffee.
This was a fun practice session. I am learning that rushing into the details before the actual perspective of the drawing is correct leads to lopsided furniture! Oh well, there's always tomorrow. I can't wait!
Well...that's my life in the art lane, this week!
And you...have you been frustrated about how something has been taught to you? Would you make a good teacher?
Creative Drawing - Week 1 - Now that was tough!
Okay, I survived the first day and boy was it hard work.
So...in this Creative Drawing course the object is to get in the groove with "sketching" - to map out a plan based on an accurate portrayal of what we see before us.
In this first class, objects (fruits and bottles) were place on a table in the centre of the room and based on what we saw we were to pick a few of the items to sketch..loose lines nothing definitive.
Class started at 12:30 and at 1:00 we were sketching - suffice it to say although we did receive instructions on what not to do, we weren't bogged down with what to do...does that make sense!
I was the first on the chopping block. (the price of sitting at the front) The instructor would, one by one, sit in our chairs and look at the objects from our vantage point to see if we were accurately sketching what we saw.
Did I mention I am thick-skinned...well, let me mention it here! Okay, I took it like a woman, a man would have dealt with it by stepping out back.
But...it was all good and valid and very useful...and justified! I was way off on some of the placement of the fruit - who'd have thought…!
This go-around I took my time...yes, that was one of the "to do" things our instructor, Georgia Youngs, talked to us about when we first arrived. Don't rush in the early stages - so with that in mind I went to town.
What about you, have you had to learn something that was harder than you first thought?
Backgrounds and Morgues...I've done them both!
I emailed them about a glitch with the sizing of header photos. Let's see how fast they get back to me...or, more to the point, how fast they fix the problem.
Thanks to Dezz and Miss CP for their unstinting support and encouragement as I worked my way through some sizing and tiling issues. I think I have finally figured it out!
I'm thinking of doing a video tutorial on what I've gleaned from this experience, thereby sparing someone else the major headaches caused by all the cropping, exporting, importing and re-cropping I went through just to humour my desire for something original.
All in all it was a fascinating journey borne out of patience and persistence.
But not as fascinating as my outing to the Vancouver Police Museum, on Saturday.
I took the "Sins of the City" tour. I didn't bother to make a video of my walk-about since this one (that I linked to) is great - I learned long ago not to duplicate that which is already excellent. Right!! So do check it out.
My first stop, before going on the walking tour, was the actual museum which was housed in what was once the Coroner's Office and the City Morgue.
Here, as a teaser, are a couple of photos - more will be forthcoming shortly.
we find the autopsy room...surreal to say the least, and very interesting.
Everything here is authentic and original. This was the morgue, where they kept the bodies after the autopsies.
Have you visited a Police Museum in your city...or elsewhere? How about a morgue?
If a picture is said to be worth a thousand words...well, here's a short novel!
yes, she will tell you it's all about the snoozing!
Lucky, on her favourite chair.
Then again, she's a fan of the belly roast and loves the warmth of the fireplace.
New beddie...it really is a tough decision.
What's that...you think she need a haircut...okay, if you say so.
Okay...it's done...and doesn't she look sweet!
Lucky's tired from all this attention and wants to get back to snoozing.
Are you a dog person or a cat person? Goldfish anyone?
Art Bible; Felt Fun; Sunny Days…what more could a girl want!
I am enjoying my "Sketching and Drawing Bible" - it's a very interesting read.
Here...a little sample of the fun I had playing with four different tipped felts.
I went to Sunset Beach, in the West End, and had a wonderful time snapping a few photos, just for you...so enjoy!
Thanks for visiting...how's your day going? Sunny, I hope!
Is it okay to look the other way and say, "It's not my problem."?
This is a tough post - if you're not carved out of strong moral fibres you might want to move on to your next RSS feed.
Today I'm here to talk about the CAPTURE and INCARCERATION of CETACEANS (marine mammals), in particular the 18 BELUGA WHALES recently captured and awaiting their fate.
Notice is hereby given that the Georgia Aquarium Inc., 225 Baker Street, Atlanta, GA 30313, has applied in due form for a permit to import eighteen (18) beluga whales (Delphinapterus leucas) for public display purposes.
I live on the west coast of Canada - we have phenomenal marine life in our waters and people come from all over the world to enjoy the offerings of the Pacific Ocean. From scuba diving to whale watching one does not have to go far to appreciate marine life in its natural habitat.
Have you been to your local aquarium lately?
Have you ever asked yourself what it must be like to be cooped up in a tank so small that you, an Orca, cannot swim straight for any length, which you need to do, in order to keep your dorsal fin standing tall and healthy.
It's no different for beluga whales - these peaceful creatures are captured and displayed purely for entertainment value and profit.
Do not be fooled into thinking we need them in captivity to research them. That is no longer a viable reason given the technology and times we live in.
So this is what their natural habitat looks like.
"It was a little sad with this big beluga....she was all alone in one simple tank."
The day and age of keeping these majestic creatures penned up for our amusement has long since come and gone.
I encourage you to get involved - and yes, bust out of your comfort zone and see what goes on out there in the wild blue sea, and in captivity - it's never too late to help make a difference.
Please follow this LINK to sign the online petition to end the capture and public display of beluga whales - these amazing mammals need our help.
If signing something online is a problem, which I can truly identify with, then the NOAA Fisheries page, which features all the information on the 18 beluga whales, as well as the address to send your voice, is where you want to be.
But, just to make it really easy...here is the address, click on the picture to enlarge. Then, on a postcard or piece of paper you need simply write something like this: I oppose the plans to import beluga whales into the US for captivity by the Georgia Aquarium.
THIS SITE HAS ALL THE DETAILS ABOUT THIS PERMIT APPLICATION.
THIS SITE HAS THE "RECEIPT OF APPLICATION TO IMPORT 18 BELUGAS" DOCUMENT WHERE YOU CAN ACTUALLY COMMENT ELECTRONICALLY. CHECK IT OUT!
Tails Together (concerned friends of the ocean) additional links can be found here.
Save the Whales - read the story of Tillikum, the orca, that killed his trainer by drowning her. This is a moving and troubling story...but does not contain any graphic photos or images.
THANK YOU - if you follow through by adding your name, in opposition to the permit application by the Georgia Aquarium, I can safely say...YOU ROCK, REALLY YOU DO!
Need more information? Please let me know and I will do my best to get it to you.


Before I begin, let it be known: If you insult cheesecake, then you'll drown in it and get fat. I also hate children... I really do.
I'm the guy that you'll see posting on new guides, as well as various sections of the forums. I consider myself to give "constructive criticism" concerning guides, but I can be mean sometimes and I really don't try to. Nevertheless, I will do what I can to better the community and this site as a whole.
1. Favorite Gods in Order: Ao Kuang, Hel, Athena, and Nu Wa. I can also play Cupid and Artemis.
4. Two (important) guides: My Artemis guide and my Ao Kuang guide.
If you wish to look at my archived guides (Ones for Poseidon, Apollo, Freya, and Guan Yu I believe), feel free to do so. I believe that it shows my guide-making progress. However, I ask that you not comment on them.
If there is a guide that anyone would want me to make in the future, please tell me and I will consider doing so. I am willing to put the time and effort into learning a God for the process of making a good guide.
Note: If you add me on Skype, please include your SmiteFire name and where you came from, so that I don't have to question you later. I am available for mentoring, but plan with me in advance. Skype is the best option to contact me (as I've mentioned).


Nothing can be as enjoyable for a woman as working from the comfort of your home. You can imagine having to work and get paid even as you watch your kids grow. However, this can come with a fair share of challenges. You can imagine having to work on a project that has a tight deadline and your kid is crying. However, there are tips that you can use to ensure that you are effective as a work-from-home mum. Let us look at the 4 most important tips.
As a woman who is working from home, you will be dangling two different responsibilities at the same time-The role of a worker and that of a mother/wife. You will need to set time for each of the two roles. When you wear the garment of the employee, you will need to avoid handling your house chores. On the other hand, when it comes to the hours that you have set aside for house chores, you will need to concentrate on it without having to attend to your role as an employee. Even if you have your desk close to your kitchen, you definitely don't work in the kitchen. Every moment that you will spend folding the clothes is a moment that you will not be closing on a particular deal.
However, the fact that you don't have to do chores during your working hours doesn't give you a reason to work in a cluttered space. You must ensure that you have a tidy and neat office. One of the best ways of keeping your home office tidy is by emptying your garbage and ensuring that you don't place food on your desk.
Avoid opening emails after 7 pm or even during weekend. In fact opening the email wouldn't help as you cannot do much when you are out of the office hours.
In case you are feeling overwhelmed and has a lot of domestic chore to handle, ensure that you have allotted time before starting your day and ensure that you have finished your work by 4.30.PM. When you have an overstretched mind or a cluttered one, it will be difficult for you to be productive.
Do not attempt to work from your kitchen table and instead find a room or area that you can call your own and ensure that you pull the door at night after you have completed.
One of the major mistakes that most work from home women make is to imagine that they will be more productive when they burn the midnight oil. However, this is not the case and people are likely to be more productive when they get at least 7 hours of sleep every night. Some of the moments when you are likely to be more productive are during the morning hours. Therefore, you should make it your goal to sleep before 10 pm and ensure that you are awake by five or six in the morning. However, you can change this schedule to suit you need but the most important thing is to ensure that you are getting enough rest.
This will help you to feel more energetic and better. Getting one or two more hours of sleep at night will also help you to be more productive as compared to when you spend the time prying your eyeballs in order to do more work.
A common mistake that most women working at home make is to avoid saying no. This is because they fear that they are likely to lose a big opportunity and they even worry of what other people are likely to think of them. However, it is important as a working from home woman to learn to say no without feeling guilty where you feel that a particular opportunity is going to require time that you do not have or may oblige you in a way that you will not feel comfortable. Also be ready to say no if you are uncomfortable with the opportunity or you feel that it is not the right fit for you, your business or your family.
As a freelancer working from home, you can feel the temptation to pitch too many assignments and commit to work on them all when they are awarded to you. However, this may end up doing you more than good as you are likely to be stressed and you may end up annoying all your clients as you may be unable to meet their deadlines.
Before you can commit to any job, you should count what it will cost you. Is there anything that you will be required to give up to do that thing or attend an event or participate in a project or write a post? Is this worth whatever you are giving up? In case you happen not to be 100 percent sure; it is time to say no. However, the manner in which you say no is also important. You do not have to let your employer or client feel bad. Ensure that you are as polite as possible. Start by checking your plate and whether it is possible to shuffle your request. Only say no only when you feel that there is need to do so. Also ensure that you are honest and upfront on why you answered in the negative.
It is also important to avoid leaving your client with false hopes. You will also need to realize that you client may not be happy. He may decide to burn bridges or even punish you in one way or another. Remember that while it is possible to influence how they react, it is not possible to control that. Therefore, the best you can do is to adjust your expectations. Remember that it is not possible to please everyone.
When you concentrate on one task at a time, it is easier to work in an efficient manner. Therefore, shut all surrounding noise and focus on a single thing at a time. If it is time to email, you will need to email first. Ensure that you attend to each email at a time in order of their priority. If you want to research something, ensure that you concentrate on doing the research. When you concentrate on one task at a time, it is possible to learn where to take a break or stop for the day.
With these tips, it is easy to achieve success as a woman who is working from home.


Boy, you need some professional help! (She said). It takes some courage to go find a therapist, you know. I did it anyways. I got me a music therapist. Saxophone player. Not a tiger-cat. A Jazz cat. From Steel Town, Ontario. He's just now completing his music therapy studies at Acadia University. Lemmetellya: He's yet another great source of learning: Corey McBride!
Like his friends from the "Sweet Gumbo Horn Collective", a scary bunch I know through a questionable back-alley deal, he has shared the stage with a multitude of acts. Like "New Digs" and the notorious blues pianist John B. Main. Scuttlebutt had him recording with Curtis Matheson and, recently with the Valley Vibrations.
You wanna hear him play? Go check out the Oro Orchestra, tomorrow at 8pm, at the Wolfville Farmers Market. Balkan dance music. Yes. this fellow is versatile….
The other day I bought a lunch at the Rolled Oat Cafe in Wolfville. This guy walked in from the street and just ate it! Man, Oh man! A true musician. While I don't know him very well, I believe that he's quite passionate about the inner workings of human beings, passionate about chops, musical ones. He appreciates craftsmanship, learning. Growth. I believe this because I participated in multiple (music) therapy sessions with him.


We had earlier reported how Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan were approached by Anurag Kashyap for his film 'Gulab Jamun'. Rumours were rife that Ash had suggested certain changes in the script which the makers have incorporated. 'Gulab Jamun' has finally got its lead cast as Ash and Abhi have finally given their nod to the film after much thought. 'Gulab Jamun' is a thriller which will feature Aishwarya and Abhishek in cop avatars. The film will be produced by Sarvesh Mewara for Anurag Kashyap's production house. The actress will also be seen on the silver screen as a pop singer in 'Fanney Khan' which releases next month.


Lately cosmetic argan oil has unleashed a great fascination in the world of cosmetics and is that this oil has proved its worth as a regenerative cell over the centuries of use in the Berber women who used it as moisturizer not having anything else within his reach, they were the scope of this elixir as a cosmetic which discovered apart from its medicinal and culinary use. He is currently drawn cold to preserve as much as possible all its properties and that these are absorbed by the skin, hair and nails to maximize its benefits, this then that many people follow the example of Berber women and to check the anti-wrinkle and firming effects of cosmetic argan oil. The best that cosmetic argan oil is extracted cold is that potentiates the antioxidant effect and provides better results than traditional oil extracted with toasted seeds, which acquire an aroma and taste of walnuts which gives it a touch of exquisite food, oil for food use is better It is swallowed crude to avoid further losing its properties, has shown that two tablespoons argan oil coffee in fasting they help to fight many diseases including gastritis, high cholesterol as well as triglycerides, atherosclerosis and prevent heart disease. If you are going to use argan oil cosmetics, make sure you buy it at a store that offers you a good quality product, is very important to always do a little research about what are the characteristics of argan oil. Don't forget to find a store where to buy argan oil that offers you the guarantee in writing, and to work with the cooperative of Berber women that extract the oil of argan, these cooperatives caring for the quality of its product and benefit the Berber status of women within society to give a source of jobs with a fair wage. The majority of stores that sell argan oil put the description of your product, so read carefully the characteristics of the product that you are offering, this way you enteraras where and by whom it was produced, or if it was deodorized (which is not very recommendable, since in this process the oil passes through steam and removes part of their properties) if sold in amber vial or transparent vial, etc. Every detail that you can see it is important including the type of container that is in use, because if you buy a container without applicator, can contaminate your oil, small details like this, they are important to take them into account at the time that look at where buy oil of argan, as well as the amount of oil that you are going to buy. Although sometimes you get cheaper buying a litre, don't forget to buy a metering bottle and go filling while that big bottle the guards in the refrigerator wrapped in foil aluminum.


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The utility of the future is a hot topic for our clients in the energy space. What will it look like? Who will be steering the ship and who will be struggling to stay afloat? Transportation is a major part of that conversation, and no companies have upended the transportation industry more than Uber and Lyft. The American dream of automotive independence is being challenged in many cities where it is cheaper to use ride sharing than it is to own a car: New York, Washington, D.C., Chicago, and Los Angeles.
As urban centers continue to become more highly populated, congested streets will continue wasting our time and polluting the air we breathe. The future of transportation continues to shift toward non-gas options with easier mobility and parking.
The market's response has included backyard conversions of diesel engines for vegetable oil–fueled engines, Tesla's futuristic electric vehicles, Google's driverless cars, and the sharing economy of Uber and Lyft. And the latest entrants in this innovative race to transform transportation are electric bikes and scooters.
While we look at companies like Uber and Lyft as being the future of mass transportation, taking advantage of the shared economy model, they are prepping for this next move. Both Uber and Lyft have made big investments over recent months in bike and scooter transportation, swallowing the nation's leading bike share companies such as Motivate, the parent company of Citi Bike (Lyft) and Jump (Uber).
What does this mean for the energy industry?
It means we keep rolling the dice to stay in the customer-driven game with courageous ingenuity and a fearlessness to try new things.
The lesson is in the approach. Both Uber and Lyft are looking at transportation holistically, recognizing that the path to success means a path ready to handle all types of transportation, be it bikes, cars or scooters. As we think about how we communicate with customers, we must keep this idea of holistic marketing in mind.
Uber and Lyft revolutionized the long-static taxi industry by creating a better customer experience for their riders. They created a relationship between riders and drivers that did not exist beforehand. The trust that has developed from this relationship makes consumers want to come along for the ride and be open to the next chapter in Uber and Lyft's evolution.
Think of how Netflix won its customers though a mail-order service. Amazon won its followers through selling discounted books. Once they had the devoted customer base, they were able to bring those customers along in many different directions, and those customers have remained committed to the brands and the experiences they continue to receive.
In our recent post, Lessons for Energy Marketers from Coca-Cola and Bud Light, we talked about personalization and the importance of microtargeting (aka getting personal with your audience). The success of companies like Uber and Lyft is directly tied to their ability to successfully plan for the future by bringing everyone along, not just one segment of the population.
Ask yourself, what products do your products play with? Could you tap into a new market by leveraging connections that your products have with other products both in and out of your product's category? Wallets are becoming obsolete as customers pay with their phones. Amazon will deliver your packages and your groceries with its own delivery company. What's next?
Uber and Lyft are focused on two key areas, product platform enhancement (not product innovation) and better customer experience (compared with taxis). By focusing on these two areas, they are building brands that customers enjoy, feel satisfied with and, most importantly, are not opting out of.
Now is the time to determine your customers' needs and wants in detail. What is their goal? In our transportation example, the goal is to get from point A to point B. Uber and Lyft have realized that it doesn't really matter how their customers accomplish getting from point A to point B; it just matters that their travel experience is easy and works for them.
You can apply the same thinking to your programs. Where are the areas in which you can improve your customers' experience? From our point of view, the answers are almost endless.
We have answered these questions for our clients in the energy space. Our mission is to build effective, data-driven marketing programs that enhance customer experience while delivering on business KPIs, and to drive action toward a more sustainable future. We'd love to help you too.


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02/26/2019 Los Angeles Lakers
Western Conference Playoff Picture: Clippers pick up key win while Kings, Lakers and Spurs all lose on the road
All teams in contention for the final couple of Playoff spots in the Western Conference took the court on Monday.
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There are still close to 20 games left but the result of every game for these teams only seems to make this race tighter.
Here's a look at each of these results from Monday and how it impacted the standings.
Brooklyn Nets 101, San Antonio Spurs 85
❄ & 🔥@Dloading pulling up and sinking from everywhere 😮 pic.twitter.com/4wNjlxLI0d
- Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) February 26, 2019
In the finale of their annual Rodeo road trip, the Spurs lost by double-digits to the surging Brooklyn Nets.
The Spurs finished 1-7 on their eight-game road trip which spanned 21 days including the All-Star break.
All-Star D'Angelo Russell was the leader in the Nets' victory, putting up an all-round stat line of 23 points, 8 assists and 7 rebounds. Joe Harris (5-of-7 shooting) and Caris LeVert (7 assists, 5 rebounds) were the other key contributors for Brooklyn with 15 points apiece.
For the Spurs, LaMarcus Aldridge (26 points, 10 rebounds, 3 blocks) and DeMar DeRozan (23 points, 9-of-14 shooting) put up a fight but didn't receive a lot of support from the rest of the squad as nobody else scored more than 13 points.
As a team, the Nets shot 43.2% from the field and made 19 3-pointers on 38.0% shooting. They also committed 16 turnovers and San Antonio only committed 11 turnovers but the visitors' poor shooting didn't help their cause.
The Spurs shot 36.5% from the field and only knocked down 4 3-pointers on 24 attempts.
The recent streak on this road trip has seen the Spurs slip from a comfortable fifth seed to now a tight eighth seed in the West.
The Spurs now head back to San Antonio for a three-game homestand starting on Wednesday against the Detroit Pistons.
Memphis Grizzlies 110, Los Angeles Lakers 105
👀 @mconley11 propels the @memgrizz past LAL with 30 PTS! #GrindCity pic.twitter.com/3xIAU4OyPQ
- NBA (@NBA) February 26, 2019
After losing to an Anthony Davis-less Pelicans on Saturday, the Los Angeles Lakers were keen on getting back to a .500 record with a win in Memphis.
Unfortunately for the Lakers, a shorthanded Grizzlies squad came to play and dented their playoff run. The Lakers have now lost four of their last five and are tied for 10th in the Western Conference with the Minnesota Timberwolves.
LeBron James registered his 79th career triple-double , putting up 24 points, 12 rebounds, and 11 assists, but struggled from the field as he shot just 8-23. James moved into the top 10 on the all-time assists leaderboard.
👑 @KingJames 👑
The only player in TOP 10 POINTS & ASSISTS all-time! pic.twitter.com/pYGufNuD0E
Lakers' young players Kyle Kuzma (22 points, 9-of-15 shooting) and Brandon Ingram (32 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists, 12-of-18 shooting) combined for 54 points, but it was simply not enough as the Lakers only received seven points from their bench.
On the other side, the Grizzlies were led by efficient performances by Mike Conley (30 points, 5 assists, 10-of-17 shooting) and Jonas Valanciunas (20 points, 13 rebounds, 2 blocks, 8-of-15 shooting).
The Lakers next game is Wednesday against Anthony Davis and the Lakers, a rematch of their meeting in New Orleans over the weekend in which the Pelicans won by 13 despite the absence of Davis who did not play.
Minnesota Timberwolves 112, Sacramento Kings 105
34 PTS | 21 REB | 5 AST@KarlTowns patrols the paint to lift the @Timberwolves over Sacramento! #AllEyesNorth pic.twitter.com/KF2KTrRGIl
In his return from concussion protocol, All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns led the Minnesota Timberwolves to their fourth win in the last five games. He received plenty of support from his starting guards in Derrick Rose and Tyus Jones, who combined for 36 points, 9 assists and 6 rebounds.
In a sloppy game marked by 42 total turnovers (22 by the Wolves and 20 by the Kings), Minnesota won thanks to superior shooting as it shot 50.6 percent from the field compared to just 38.9 percent for the Kings.
Rookie Marvin Bagley led the Kings with 25 points on 9-of-14 shooting while sophomore De'Aaron Fox added 23.
With the Lakers' recent losses (4 in last 5), the Timberwolves have the Lakers and now sit three games out of eighth. The Kings are in ninth, two games back, and now head home for four games beginning on Wednesday when they host the Milwaukee Bucks, owners of the best record in the NBA.
LA Clippers 121, Dallas Mavericks 112
🗣 @MONSTATREZZ sparks the @LAClippers W with a career-high 32 PTS (14-17 FGM) off the bench! #ClipperNation pic.twitter.com/q3Uw9WUyYv
Forward Montrezl Harrell received a lot of support from reserve guard Lou Williams, who recorded a double-double of 21 points and 10 assists to go along with his 3 rebounds and 3 steals.
Luka Doncic returned to the Mavericks' lineup after missing the last two games and did not miss a beat, recording his fourth triple-double of the season. Unfortunately for the Mavericks, the rookie phenom wasn't able to snap their skid as they have now dropped five five straight games.
👀 the top plays from @luka7doncic's (28 PTS, 10 REB, 10 AST) 4th career triple-double for the @dallasmavs! #NBARooks #MFFL pic.twitter.com/bGcDSwCSWH
This is the Clippers fourth win in seven games since the Tobias Harris trade and with the recent struggles of other teams on the fringe of playoff contention, LA has actually jumped a spot to 7th in the West.
The Mavericks now travel home to host the Indiana Pacers while the Clippers tip-off a short road trip in Utah.
Current NBA standings


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Home News First Poco F1 Sale Highly Successful; Generates Rs 200+ Crore in 5...
First Poco F1 Sale Highly Successful; Generates Rs 200+ Crore in 5 Minutes
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The first Poco F1 sale, which took place earlier today, happened to be unlike usual Xiaomi flash sales. It was available not just a few seconds but for more than a couple of minutes. This is not because the Poco F1 didn't attract as much attention as we had expected but because the company had anticipated the high demand.
As per the information shared by Poco India, it was able to sell devices worth Rs 200 crore (Rs 2 billion) in the first flash sale. Considering an average price of Rs 22,490 – since only 6GB variants went for sale today, Xiaomi easily sold almost 90,000 units of the Poco F1 which is great for the smartphone introductory sale.
#POCOF1: thank you all for a fantastic response to the first sale!
We're happy to announce that we generated ₹200+ cr in less than 5 minutes today, making this the BIGGEST & FASTEST flagship sale ever on @Flipkart!
Thank you, Masters Of Speed. Next sale is on 5th September! pic.twitter.com/cydGtGjlb6
— POCO India (@IndiaPOCO) August 29, 2018
Poco didn't share exact numbers on the sale of individual variant separately but taking note of the fact that the 6GB+64GB variant went out of stock first, there is a good chance the Xiaomi off-shoot managed to sell even more Poco F1 units.
In comparison, OnePlus was able to rake up sales worth Rs 100 crore (or just half) during the first sale of the OnePlus 6. If we also consider that the OnePlus 6 is at Rs 14,000 more expensive than the Poco F1, it's safe to say that the number of units sold then was much less. However, the other face of the coin is that the OnePlus 6 is available via open sale and there's no breakage in availability. In fact, the company had managed to sell 1 million units of the OnePlus 6 in just the first 22 days of sale.
Poco also said that the next sale of the Poco F1 will be held on September 5. However, there was no information about whether the 8GB model will be available for sale this time or not.
The Poco F1 comes with great specifications at a super effective price but whether it is worth that wait is something we will note in our full review of the Poco F1, which will be out soon. Now, what remains to be seen is whether Poco F1 will be able to shake up the prominence that the OnePlus 6 maintains in the market.


The Gicandi is an an ancient Gikuyu composition of enigmatic poetry presented in pubic by two poets in a dialogue of back and forth battle of wits. Composed of reportedly over 150 stanzas, the singer of the Gicandi had to subject himself to an accurate preparation and learn by heart the high number of stanzas containing as many enigmas: this explains why there were very few Gicandi singers even in bygone times and why they have practically disappeared now. These initiated singers made their appearance in the various market places passing from one village to another.
The presentation of the dialogic challenge was made formally by "spreading it", Kwara Gicandi in an arena in front of an audience. One of the contestants would propose an enigma first, and the other would explain it and propose the next in turn. The competition would go on until one of the two failed to give the interpretation and so lost the game. The losing party handed over his musical instrument to the winner.
The instrument with which the singers used to accompany the song was itself called the Gicandi and the singer as Muini wa Gicandi. Gicandi is derived from the verb gucanda, to dance. The instrument itself was a small elongated guard about one and a half to two feet high and about 4 to 5 inches at its widest diameter. The Gicandi was prepared carefully having its sides engraved with symbolical signs and adorned with cowrie shells, ngugutu, some of these being fixed to the guard itself and others strung to a glassbead, leather or copper wire, Munyoori or Kirengereri. The inside contained seeds and/or pebbles, Mwethia, which on shaking the guard would strike against thorns, mīigua, struck through the sides producing a characteristic sound. Traditionally the instrument would be prepared and blessed by a medicine-man, also an expert in this song against payment of a ram. It was religiously kept in a leather bag, Gataki, specially made for the storage and carrying of the precious instrument. Today, an authentic one can be prepared and blessed by a Gicandi singer.
The drawings on the Gicandi are as enigmatic as the words and constitute a mnemonic-pictorial system that is the only kind existent among the Bantu tribes and reminds one of the hieroglyphics writing system of ancient Egypt. This kind of memory device uses a pictorial symbolism which proceeds by simplified pictures, tracing only part of an object or a conventional image. A small number of pictures is sufficient to record a happening, suggest to a medicine-man the formula for magical practices and to a singer the object and verses of his song. Kimani Njogu, a modern student of the Gicandi writes that "The performer considers the inscribed text an integral part of his performance and thus would make constant reference to the pictograms in the poem. In most Gicandi performances, the inscribed text and the Gicandi guard itself (with the seeds therein) and the poet's composition dialogically merge indistinguishably." The interpretation of this text is complex and beyond the scope of this write-up.
Vittorio Merlo Pick an Italian Consolata missionary has perhaps the most comprehensive documentation of the Gicandi extant. Together with a Gicandi singer, John Kahora he recorded in his book, Ndai na Gicandi: Kikuyu Enigmas, 126 of an originally 150 stanza collection done in the year 1930. Though the Gicandi has a fixed text of which memory is the chief test, like all creative artistic endeavors, it incorporates and calls upon the singer's own creative explorations. Father V. Ghilardi, another student of the Gicandi wrote, "It is a poem of very high poetry, in which the singer spaces freely, passing from one field to another. He touches on all lightmotifs more or less at length. He passes from feasting to merriment to the darkest sadness, from comical to tragical and from lyrical to gluesome or even apocalyptical expressions. He disdains vulgar themes." In this role as a creative artist the Gicandi singer acts as a social commentator.
Anake magiatura njuiri na tuhii tugicirira mburi athuuri makiaria ndundu cia ciira. While the warriors divide their hairs, and the young boys talk about goats, the elders discuss the secrets of the Council.
While Gikuyu neophytes develop and train their memory, wit, shrewdness, richness of imagination, and the spirit of observation through riddles and such famous mind games as Cengerecema, the adepts hone their skills with proverbs, thimo, and follow the Gicandi. The Gicandi singer, Muini wa Gicandi is the Grand Master.
The late Bantu Mwaura holds a Gicandi instrument after a presentation, Kwara Gicandi, at the Kenya National Theatre, Nairobi. – Photo by Kimani Njogu.
Mr. Kimani wa Karanja, a contemporary Gicandi poet, who also happens to be the younger brother of the late Joseph Kang'ethe in an interview with this writer.
Fantastic!! I will never get enough of this. Always looking forward to this post. I went to Mukurwe wa Nyagathanga in April and got very disappointed. It is dilapidated and very neglected, even the sign post has faded. I wonder why the Muranga County government has not done anything on this sacred place.
very intrestin article written with a lot of passion.can't have enough keep going Mukuyu!!!
I'm just amazed at how this strikes a very similar chord with the Socratic dialectical methods that lend fashion to the Platonic dialectics…albeit in a different style, but seems to be catering for the same ends somehow. Or is it just me?
No its not just you. I first saw its similarity to the dialogues and then realized that its even more similar to a powerful duet song full of allegory and cleverly woven philosophical dialectic – The Song of Songs otherwise known as The Song of Solomon.
I actually got goosebumps at first when I saw read this post! I just couldn't understand how we scavenge for philosophical wisdom from, say, the Greeks, when what would seem to be its esoteric origin of it was/is still right at my own backyard!
Which is why I'm still plagued by this question: Is our own esoteric wisdom (kīrīra) so esoteric that it defeats the very purpose of it being hidden, that even to those of us with genuine yearnings for our own wisdom have to go to foreign gods??
It is deep yes, but nor beyond the interpretation of serious heirs to the secrets. Those in touch with the Seers know. Kimathi for one was shown the full text.
I would expect it to be so.
Well, meanwhile, I'm enjoying your blog immensely as I pass by as part of my research.
Ha! Somewhere the Gicandi mentions the likes of you as a river flowing and collecting what it can absorb and leaving the heavy rocks behind. Enjoy the trip to the great deep ocean.
Ha ha! The "passing by" is a figure of speech, not literal. I intend to investigate the rock and seek inclusion.
An elder once told me" Gicandi ti ugo,na ti uraambu, na ti uramati wa mundu" What is the meaning?
The saying is Gīcandi ti ūgo na ti ūranbu na ti Ūthamaki. Literally The Gicandi is neither esoteric nor grandiose nor kingly neither does it belong to anyone.
1. It is free to anyone even a commoner who sets himself to it.
2. It is not a secret cult as the Ago cult.
3. It is not for self aggrandisement or gain. Ti urambu. It is a gift to society.
Was this gicandí confusing as it sounds?
Our Gīkūyū ancestors were very deep. Wait until I tell you of the Gīkūyū Ndome or Gīkūyū Ūgo or the Ituīka! Wow!!! The depth of the riches …..


Well, that's an absolute myth! The best real-life example of monthly giving came from a story in my son's university magazine. A donor made a $1,000,000 gift to support campus expansion. Do you know how he started his giving? As an alum, giving $5 a month!
Now, I can't guarantee that this will happen to your monthly donors. But I can guarantee you that you will absolutely be able to bring your monthly donors to higher levels if you treat them right. If you recognize them every time you approach them.
Monthly donors are not that different from other donors. They like to be thanked. Sometimes publicly. They like to hear from you and they want to know that their gifts are making a difference.
So, the absolute worst you can do is cut off your monthly donors from your communication. Keep them in your email messaging, but make sure you have a separate segment or group, so you can include something special.
Keep them in your printed and email newsletter pool. Send them your annual report if you do one. And yes, you can even keep them in your appeals! With reason. If you're sending two appeals a year, you can include them in both.
If you mail eight appeals a year, I recommend sending your 4 best appeals to your monthly donors. A match. A supporter card if you do one. A certificate of support if you send one. A calendar if you have one.
Ideally handwrite a personal note (or laser one) on the appeal, thanking them for their monthly gifts. Code them separately and see what happens.
And do send them a tax-letter every January.
Even if they start with $5 or $10 a month, you can upgrade your monthly donors to higher levels, at least once a year. Take those donors who started giving that way at least 6 months ago. You don't want to ask for an upgrade too soon. You don't want to come across as too greedy!
Donors will understand that things become more expensive. Ask for a small upgrade. Give monthly giving donors the choice.
Ideally, the maximum upgrade ask is one third of their current monthly gift, but of course, you'll always have the 'other' option. So, if a donor gives you $24 a month, you can ask for $3, $5, $8 a month and other. Some donors may surprise you, but your response will be higher if you ask for a small upgrade.
Remember that no gift too small, and you're better off getting more small upgrades than no upgrades at all. Always give the donor the feeling that they are in total control of their giving.
Monthly donors are six times more likely to leave you their ultimate gift. They'll put you in their will. They care so much about your organization. They're loyal. They just can't afford to write the big checks right now.
You just have to plant those little 'leave us in your will seeds'. Remind the donors in the printed and email newsletter that they can leave you in their will. Include a little buck slip in the tax letter. Ideally use a story and an example of a real donor who has left you in their will.
Keep things simple. Don't talk about charitable remainder trusts and annuities but really focus on legacies only and you'll do alright. If you have a special legacy email newsletter, do include your monthly donors in the mix. It's a continuous 'education' in a subtle way. My British fundraiser colleague Richard Radcliffe always says: Ask for 1% of the donor's estate and you'll do alright.
You see with all the above: a small ask will go a very long way, for a very long time!
Not only will monthly donors provide you the money you can count on now, you can expect to get even more in future.
Want to learn more about how to create a monthly giving program? Checkout my CharityHowTo webinar, The Hidden Gem: How to Create an Awesome Monthly Giving Program!
Building partnerships and trying to find the best solution for donors and her clients are what Erica Waasdorp does best. Her multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural experience bring added value to those clients interested in raising money internationally. And her experience in monthly giving has given her an edge for those clients who are ready to embark on this way of giving.


Montreal Canadiens' Brian Gionta and Brendan Gallagher may be teammates on the ice, but off the ice they have become rivals... for charity.
Earlier this week, True Rivalry and both players launched custom tees with portions of the proceeds going to charity. The contest was launched on Twitter and it wasn't long before the gloves came off.
To get your shirt and help support your favorite player and their cause, CLICK HERE.