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Q: Why does javascript ES6 Promises continue execution after a resolve? As I understand a promise is something that can resolve() or reject() but I was suprised to find out that code in the promise continues to execute after a resolve or reject is called.
I considered resolve or reject being an async-friendly version of exit  or return , that would halt all immediate function execution.
Can someone explain the thought behind why the following example sometimes shows the console.log after a resolve call:
var call = function() {
    return new Promise(function(resolve, reject) {
        resolve();
        console.log("Doing more stuff, should not be visible after a resolve!");
    });
};

call().then(function() {
    console.log("resolved");
});

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A: The callbacks that will be invoked when you resolve a promise are still required by the specification to be called asynchronously.  This is to ensure consistent behaviour when using promises for a mix of synchronous and asynchronous actions.
Therefore when you invoke resolve the callback is queued, and function execution continues immediately with any code following the resolve() call.
Only once the JS event loop is given back control can the callback be removed from the queue and actually invoked.

A: JavaScript has the concept of "run to completion". Unless an error is thrown, a function is executed until a return statement or its end is reached. Other code outside of the function can't interfere with that (unless, again, an error is thrown).
If you want resolve() to exit your initializer function, you have to prepend it by return:
return new Promise(function(resolve, reject) {
    return resolve();
    console.log("Not doing more stuff after a return statement");
});

A: The resolve() function is not like return at all. It simply indicates that the argument of the callback function which was registered with then() method, is now ready and the callback function can potentially leave the Job queue (or the Micro task queue) and enter the main JS call stack, but that only happens when all synchronous codes and the asynchronous codes that entered the queue before this one finished running. console.log("Not doing more stuff after a return statement"); this statement in your code is a synchronous code, and it has priority over the asynchronous codes. That's why it runs first


A new class of phosphanucleosides containing a 3-hydroxy-1-hydroxymethylphospholane 1-oxide ring.
Biophysical Chemistry 180: 127-134, 2013.
Inhibition of the Escherichia coli 6-Oxopurine Phosphoribosyltransferases by Nucleoside Phosphonates: Potential for New Antibacterial Agents.


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MDV peut signifier :

Nombre
 1505, le nombre, en chiffre romain.

Abréviations
 Musée du Vin, à Paris.
 Marek Disease Virus, virus causant la maladie de Marek, lymphome touchant les gallinacés et en particulier les élevages de poules/poulets.

Code
 Maldives,
 selon la norme ISO 3166-1 (liste des codes pays) ;
 selon la liste des codes pays du CIO ;
 selon la liste des codes pays utilisés par l'OTAN, code alpha-3.

Autres
 MDV, marque de climatiseurs du groupe chinois Midea, depuis 1999.
 MdV, éditeur français spécialisé en franc-maçonnerie.

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Thank you for your request to view CCTV footage from Heath Library from 2010, relating to members of the public painting over some of the walls in the library. I can confirm that footage of the incident in question does still exist.
1) It would be in breach of the Data Protection Act as it would identify other people (third parties) whose consent would be required before we release any information.
2) It would not be in the public interest.
You have the right of appeal against the decision. If you wish to appeal please set out in writing your grounds of appeal (within 2 months of this letter) and send it to: Freedom of Information Appeals Panel, Central Complaints Unit, Camden Town Hall, Judd Street, London WC1H 9JE and your complaint will be dealt with through our Internal Review procedure.


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Q: Bundler needs to be installed for each gemset with RVM Every time I create a new project and attempt to run bundle I am hitting this type of error:
funkdified@funktop ~/rails_projects $ cd blog
ruby-2.2.2 - #gemset created /home/funkdified/.rvm/gems/ruby-2.2.2@blog
ruby-2.2.2 - #generating blog wrappers..........
funkdified@funktop ~/rails_projects/blog $ bundle
/usr/lib/ruby/1.9.1/rubygems/dependency.rb:247:in `to_specs': Could not find bundler (>= 0) amongst [bundler-unload-1.0.2, executable-hooks-1.3.2, gem-wrappers-1.2.7, rubygems-bundler-1.4.4, rvm-1.11.3.9] (Gem::LoadError)
    from /usr/lib/ruby/1.9.1/rubygems/dependency.rb:256:in `to_spec'
    from /usr/lib/ruby/1.9.1/rubygems.rb:1231:in `gem'
    from /usr/local/bin/bundle:22:in `<main>'

I tried running rvm @global do gem install bundler but this is not working either. Before I can bundle, each time, I need to run gem install bundler first.
Is there something I'm missing? Thanks

A: You don't have to. Once you have installed bundler within one gemset, you can use that gemset each time you create a new project.
First,
rvm gemset list_all   # will list all the gemset under all the ruby versions you have installed

For example, if you have a gemset named foo under ruby version 2.0.0, and this gemset has already get bundler installed, then each time you create a new project, you can always type this rvm command to use that gemset.
rvm use 2.2.0@foo

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Ah, you've arrived in Europe. And after much hearty traveling and securing yourself a cozy flat, you suddenly find yourself with the big American need to pig out. You decide, in order to save money for the ridiculously expensive beer menus in this town, you'd like to bake yourself out of hunger.
BUT WHAT'S THIS?? YOU DON'T KNOW THE METRIC SYSTEM?
Step 1: Find your recipe.
Thanks to my mom, I chose to use an old favorite of mine, actually taught to me last time I came to Europe: Italian cantucci (biscotti).
This is how I started my first quest: How much is actually in one American cup?
A good friend with blonde hair and an incredible sense of style once told me that you have to vary your baking practice depending on what you're measuring. Apparently in Europe, not only do they use milliliters (or mL, as I will hereafter refer to them) for wet ingredients, but they also use grams for dry ingredients. Grams. Like, you need a scale and weigh it out.
Roadbump one: I had no scale.
After staring at my kitchen cabinets in denial, I turned back to the recipe. (Warning! Science!) Even if all my different dry ingredients varied in density, I realized that they were all measured with the same volume (whatever 1 cup was) and so if I kept the volume measurement the same, I could add everything in the same stoichiometric quantity. Basically, I could keep my flour-to-sugar ratio. Woo! (This conclusion merited a celebratory shot of vodka).
After a bit of sleuthing on the Internets, I determined that the measurement I was dealing with was, firstly, the "traditional American cup," and typically varied between 236-237 mL of volume. I also found out that a teaspoon is 1/3 of a tablespoon, and was around 5 mL.
Step 4: Pre-Heat the Oven.
You've got your Swedish ingredients. You've got your converted recipe. You've got your bowl and your baking trays. So now, first, turn on the oven---oh wait. It's Celsius.
Plug and chug, baby. I got 180.
This process should be very familiar, with the giddy exception of using the incredibly cute (milli-cute, if you will!) 1 mL measuring cup.
Step 6: Bake. Watch. Bake. Watch.
Step 7: Cool, cut, and revel in your success.
It worked. Take that, metric system! Nina's got you served.
Of course, this is all without a scale. Soon, when that gets in my hands, I'll post an updated version. But for now, do not despair: you can make your American recipes, moreorless the same as back home.


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The Dark Circle can affect anyone, whether it's a man or a woman. Even the most amazing women often have to take help of holidays to cover those dark circles under their eyes. And why not, all those dark circles may seem too old compared to their actual age.
There are many reasons why you get dark circles under your eyes due to stress, lack of deficiency, hormonal changes, poor lifestyle, and many other places. If the treatment is not done on time, they can actually reduce your appearance. Talking about the treatment, you do not have to drill a hole in your wallet by spending money on the expensive salon, you can easily get rid of them using home remedies, cast oil, which is not only effective but cheap is.
Being an excellent natural moisturizer, it contains fatty acids that not only nourish your skin but also keep your skin hydrated for long. It is loaded with antioxidants that prevent the skin from damage caused by free radicals.
It absorbs all the impurities and dirt from the skin, leaving it clean and fresh. It has healing, antifungal and antiviral properties that help rejuvenate your skin.
Now apply this mixture to your eyes.
Mix them well and apply the mixture to your eyes.
Try this every night before going to bed.


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Iowa farmland value hit a record high, even when adjusted for inflation
Iowa Public Radio | By Katie Peikes
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Iowa State University economist Wendong Zhang said some of the things that have driven the land market up are higher commodity prices, limited land supply and low interest rates until last summer.
Iowa farmland values jumped to record levels over the last year, according to an annual land values survey done by Iowa State University.
The 2022 Iowa State University Land Value Survey found the average price of an acre of Iowa farmland was $11,411 per acre from November 2021 to November 2022, a 17% growth from the year before. The opinion survey gets responses from licensed real estate brokers, farm managers, appraisers, agricultural lenders and others knowledgeable about the farmland market.
ISU extension economist Wendong Zhang, who leads the survey, said the growth in land values over the last year is "phenomenal." Last year, his survey found that Iowa land values had skyrocketed 29% from November 2020 to November 2021.
"This is a ramp-up that we haven't seen since the 1980s, essentially," Zhang said during a news conference Tuesday where he unveiled the survey's results.
The 17% growth to more than $11,000 per acre is the nominal land value. Zhang said even when adjusting the survey results to account for inflation, they surpass the previous peak set in 2013, which means that both the nominal and inflation-adjusted value have hit record highs since ISU started collecting data for the survey in the 1940s.
Zhang said the land market has been driven up by a variety of factors: higher commodity prices, stronger yields, a limited supply of land, a good farm economy, low interest rates until summer 2022, strong demand, cash on hand and high credit availability.
"We're seeing tremendous growth in income and also historically low interest rates that led to a dramatic increase in commodity prices, and also farmland prices as well," Zhang said. "Those higher prices encouraged more expansion of agricultural production in the United States."
The Federal Reserve has been raising interest rates to curb inflation, and is expected to raise interest rates again, Zhang said. He said hits to the land market won't be felt until later in 2023 or 2024.
"It takes almost a decade for the land market to fully absorb the shocks," Zhang said.
This year's survey included a new question, on respondents' perception of current land values. The survey found 24% of the respondents believe land values are just right, 2% think the land values are too low and 3% think the values are way too low. Meanwhile, 59% of the respondents think current land values are too high and 12% thought land values are way too high.
"There are more growing concerns about the sustainability of the land market growth," Zhang said, "and also the elevated entry barriers for beginning farmers and less resources to farmers to enter the market because of the higher prices."
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Farmland prices soar, making it even harder for young farmers to break in and grow
Iowa farmland values are up 29 percent from last year, an ISU survey says

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Do you have issues that need to be corrected on your car? While this may not be the case right now, you are bound to be aware of this issue. You probably also know what it feels like when you just don't know what to do if a problem occurs. So, what is the right thing to do? Read this article to learn everything you need to know about auto repairs.
TIP! Do you understand what the estimated cost for your fix is? Should you need clarification about the repairs, speak with the service manager or your mechanic before work begins. You don't want to be surprised with a higher charge than you were expecting.
Check for A.S.E. certification before you choose a mechanic. This certification confirms the the mechanic has a lot of experience working on cars. This type of mechanic is the best choice for your vehicle.
Don't underestimate how important it is to keep an emergency kit inside your car. This kit will include the necessary tools for successfully charging a battery, changing a tire and adding gas to your tank. Also, flashlights, batteries and blankets are all crucial items as well.
When you are at the auto shop, ask a lot of questions concerning your car. Make sure to consider previous problems you've had, and ask how to prevent them. An ounce of prevention can save you a lot of money over time.
Do not give your keys to your mechanic before knowing more about the cost of the repairs. If you do not understand something, have it cleared up with the mechanic before he or she makes the repairs. You don't want any unpleasant surprises when you get your bill.
TIP! If you are having extensive repairs done, make sure that you get several estimates. Most mechanical shops are trustworthy, but others may try to slip in little extras which quickly add up.
A record of maintenance and repairs should be in your car. Keeping them in the glove compartment is smart. Auto service experts may need to refer to them. They help them figure out what's wrong quickly.
Finding the best solution for auto repair can be simple by following the tips above. Continuing educating yourself on auto repairs to keep up with current pricing and gain a better understanding of your vehicle's needs. Remain confident in the fact that you are now more knowledgeable concerning such an important subject.


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Should I Replace my Camry Wagon with a Subaru Forester?
We have to replace our old Toyota Camry wagon and are looking for a similar car maybe a Forester or similar maybe one with a few kms on it, something under $30,000, I need large boot space , I am an artist and carry lots of paintings and art materials. A text message is preferred as I am hard of hearing.
Sorry mate - I don't do epic texts. The Forester is a good car. Great engineering, probably enough rear luggage space for your gear.
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Hokushu, Nakamura Utaemon and Nakamura Matsue as Omiwa
Shunkosai Hokushu (active 1810 - 1832) Nakamura Utaemon and Nakamura Matsue as Omiwa, c. 1818. Oban.
This very rare print (I can find no record of it) is by the important and collectible Osaka School artist Shunkosai Hokushu. Hokushu is largely credited with establishing the Osaka style and developing an industry around printmaking in the city. He represents the earliest of the new wave of print artists at the start of the nineteenth century. It is said that he was a paper merchant and pupil of the print designer Shokosai Hanbei. He was the leading Osaka portraitist during the 1820's and really developed the distinctive look of Osaka prints, producing the earliest of the chuban format portrait heads with their lush printing, metallic embellishments and deep embossing in a portrait of Kataoka Nizaemon VII as Matsunaga Daizen in 1816.
The richness and what one might term 'density' of Osaka School prints undoubtedly had a powerful influence on the direction that Edo prints were to take in the 1830's and later. Not so in this print which has its technical feet very firmly in the ukiyo-e tradition. Here, the format is the larger Edo oban paper size. The colours are muted and delicate and the space is open and breathable. But… it's a great print. Look at how the artist has contrasted the raked stairs of the stage with the sinuous line of the handrail and bannister, picked out in black against the creams and yellows of the background. Particularly lovely is the portrait of the great kabuki actor Nakamura Utaemon as Omiwa in the foreground.
The story of Omiwa is complex and has been through changes and differences in interpretation over the years. Its crux is the love affair between Omiwa and a young man. The symbol of their constancy is a spool of thread (seen here on the floor in the foreground). In some versions, Omiwa is the daughter of a saki shop owner who is in love with Tankei, a hero and warrior who is protecting the elderly Emperor. Through intrigue, Tankei marries the princess Tachibana. Omiwa, tormented by jealousy is killed so that her blood may be used in a potion to assassinate the tyrant Iruka. Her reward is that she may be united with Tankei in the afterlife.


Many businesses that showcased at this years Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM) exhibition have reported taking a considerable amount of orders on stand, according to the organiser.
Truck and bus company BMC UK led the way, taking orders for 26 of its low-entry chassis cabs, launched at the show, as well as 11 skip loaders and five buses.
BMC marketing manager John Mulkeen said: It is the most successful exhibition we have ever done with regard to committed orders taken on stand.
CIWM estimates that about 500 exhibitors were showcased at the exhibition and more than 650 conference delegates attended this year.
Doornbos Equipment UK, a machinery hire company, sold one of its specialist hazardous waste vacuum tankers within the first few hours of the show opening.
There was also plenty of interest in thermal treatment specialist Advanced Plasma Power.Communications director Jeremy Farthing said: As a new exhibitor, we are delighted with the level and quality of interest and enquiries during the show, and weve already booked our stand for next year.
Institute of Wastes Management business services managing director Sarah Poulter said: With lots of new show features this year and the most extensive conference programme ever, CIWM 2007 has proved that it is great for knowledge transfer, networking and customer entertaining and, importantly for our exhibitors, great for business."


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The exterior leather is clean and beautiful. The goldtone hardware is bright with a couple hairline scratches. The interior leather lining is clean and in great condition.


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Social media as a tool to shape the government policies during the Covid-19 pandemic
posted on April 28, 2020 by Gizem Vural
Humanity is now facing one of the worst crises throughout the history. The negative effects of Covid-19 pandemic can be seen in countries' health systems, economies and almost in every aspect of people's daily lives. From the outbreak of the coronavirus, the governments worldwide have been struggling to make viable decisions on public health, economy and security. Although there were a number of pandemics of diseases in the past, governments have been caught off-guard against this global health crisis. This pandemic has brought several issues onto the surface across the globe regarding state's health systems and socio-economic structures. The countries with unstable economies and health systems are having a hard time to tackle with the possible outcomes of the measures taken against the spread of the coronavirus.
This pandemic has shaped, and still continues to do so, the policies of non-democratic regimes dramatically than the other political regimes. The most striking cases emerge from the regimes which are going through their transition from democracy to autocracy. Esen and Gümüşçü categorizes Turkey as a competitive authoritarian regime in which the fundamental democratic institutions and the rule of law are distorted by the leaders who come to power through elections.[1] From the beginning of this pandemic, Turkish government has been trying to come up with solutions that prioritizes public health but does not harm the economy at the same time. Therefore, the measures are taken in accordance with this mindset of the leaders.
During this global crisis, the social media has shaped the Turkish government's policies now more than ever. To be honest, it is quite perplexing to witness that in a country where the freedom of expression is highly limited by the regime. As the ever-increasing impact of the social media has become evident during this pandemic, the process is deeply shaped by the social media which altered and directed gov't policies instantly. My suggestion is that the opposition has been gaining its strength with the assist of social media for a while now in Turkey. The traditional tools of democracy have been upended by the rapid technological developments. The role of social media has been increasing for sometime now, but for the regimes with anti-democratic tendencies this process is intricate due to government censorship and control. Against all the odds, opposition in Turkey has been struggling to make themselves heard through the several social media tools, thus social media created an effectual platform for mobilizing support across the country.
Furthermore, during this crisis, one of the most visible incident people witnessed is that the rivalry between municipalities and the central government. As the Mayors, coming from the main opposition party, of Istanbul, Ankara and İzmir gained popularity during the pandemic, government thus tried to subdue them in order to keep its grip on power, and accused them of forming a parallel state. Actually, the crisis enabled the Mayors of these three big cities to attain popularity and it can be easily seen on Twitter where people give countenance to them for their constant aids to the ones who are in need of financial support. Thanks to their donation campaigns and aids to all the local people without any discrimination, their popularity has increased now more than ever. Their success is in most visible form on Twitter, as they tweet every financial assistance to the locals and their policy actions in accordance with their transparency policy in their actions. These mayors proved themselves to be the servants of public and implemented actions including all groups in the society without polarizing people. These municipalities also conducted campaigns to distribute foods to street animals during this pandemic. Those actions made them so much favorable in the eyes of the local people and they were praised on social media due to their efforts in this time of crisis. Their problem-solving policies are perceived as efficient and outcome-oriented. Hence, people did not refrain themselves from praising these Mayors' public aids constantly on Twitter. Overall, these municipalities adopted policies that are inclusive of all fragments of society and their success builds upon this unifying perspective, I suppose.
From the official reports on the number of cases and deaths, we can possibly argue that measures taken by the government have been helpful to stem the spread of the epidemic so far. However, there has been contestation against how these measures are implemented. To me, the most striking thing about the gov't precautionary decisions against the novel coronavirus is that these decisions drew prompt attention from the people on social media, particularly on Twitter, as they were implemented regardless of their possible consequences. The failure of envisioning the possible outcomes of these decisions was at the center of the criticisms during the implementation of these measures. The effective usage of social media tools enabled opposition to demonstrate their discontent with the gov't actions. Even though people were and still are afraid of being suppressed or face criminal action by the government, it did not prevent them from giving their opinions out loud on social media platforms.
Regarding the precautionary measures against the spread of the coronavirus, Turkish government has been avoiding a country wide curfew despite experts' warnings, as Presidential Spokesperson, İbrahim Kalın, stated that that the Turkish economy cannot bear the consequences of full lockdown. Therefore, the government decided to impose weekend curfews instead of a full lock down. One of the most salient incidents so far has been the government's 48-hour curfew in 31 major cities which was announced on April 10. This was a breaking point for the government, since it turned out to be a counterproductive decision afterwards. People highly criticized the government and the Minister of Internal Affairs, Süleyman Soylu, for not making an announcement to the public on the imposition of the curfew beforehand. This decision came as a shock for the Turkish people since they were informed just two hours before its implementation. People all around Turkey started posting pictures of highly crowded areas such as the supermarkets, bakeries and gas stations. They highly criticized the government for not informing them about the 48-hour curfew beforehand so that they can go out and meet their needs. Also, the opposition on Twitter faced with counter-mobilization by the pro-government supporters while these measures were taken. After people strongly criticized the government's decision for not informing them in advance, Soylu posted his resignation, on April 12, on all his social media accounts to demonstrate that he was taking responsibility for the unintended consequences of the 48-hour curfew, yet his intentions were much debated among experts later. Even this action showed us how much power social media has over the governments' decisions, but most strikingly in the competitive authoritarian ones. When the resignation appeared in the social media accounts of the Minister, it caused a hot debate on social media and ended up as a trend topic almost for two days on Twitter. Although this resignation was not accepted later by the President Erdoğan on April 13, the reasons behind this resignation were much debated among academics and experts. To my view, despite the rumors about the motives behind this decision, it was mainly the outcome of the heavy public criticism on social media, especially on Twitter regarding the 48-hour curfew on April 10.
Furthermore, the debate on social media also polarized people around discussions regarding the income inequalities among Turkish citizens because people with low incomes did not have their basic needs (mostly food) in stock. Since the competitive authoritarian regimes attain their power mainly from the mass public support, the regimes' survival depends upon the approval their constituencies. Social media provides non-democratic governments a fruitful feedback mechanism since they might have difficulty in reaching reliable information on their citizens' opinion of gov't decisions.
However, one can also argue that there are certain topics on which the opposition on social media are facing with limitations, yet in the upcoming post-Corona period we might witness a drastic change in the sense that how the decision making processes are conducted and the new actors may emerge as the key ones in these processes.
All in all, social media has been one of the driving forces during the Covid-19 pandemic in Turkey. There is still much to be seen in the days to come, especially for the regimes whose survival rely on the mass public support.
[1] Esen, B. & Gumuscu, S. (2016). Rising Competitive Authoritarianism in Turkey. Third World Quarterly, 37(9), 1581-1606.
Caleb Truscott
It is interesting that this pandemic has allowed social media to take such a drastic role in policy in Turkey. I wonder how this effect will change after the crisis is over. I wonder at the implications of social media and other web-based practices entering the political equation more prominently. Social media is susceptible to spambots and privacy invasions and can easily be altered. I think that the use of social media in politics in the future will become a growing source of concern due to these factors but could lead to an effective way of communicating with a citizen's government and affecting policy. Really cool blog; I enjoyed reading it.
Gizem Vural
Caleb, thank you so much for your comment. I really enjoyed writing the post since it is a timely subject and we have chance to observe it day by day. As you said, there are several issues including the privacy concerns, but we'll see how the gov't will take action in the upcoming years. It remains to be seen.


kernel/802_11: Fix panic when the desired ratectl algorithm is unavailable.
algorithms using ieee80211_ratectl_set() prior to calling _init().
manually loading the module will be printed (see ieee80211_dragonfly.c).
- * Copyright (c) 2006 The DragonFly Project. All rights reserved.
- * from this software without specific, prior written permission.


Anyone involved in online marketing knows that the true bread and butter of any search engine is pay-per-click advertising, or PPC for short. If you aren't sure, these ads show up on top and down the right side of any search results page. The advertiser pays for every click and subsequent visitor to his website or landing page.
PPC is a great way to send highly targeted traffic to your website almost instantly. Once you're set up and your ads start showing, you can start getting new visitors right away.
Many variables go into a successful PPC campaign, including budgeting, selecting relevant keywords and adgroups, creating landing pages, ad scheduling and location selection.
Of course, the content in your ads is what will ultimately get people to click through to your site, so it's extremely important that you get it right. It's true that you don't pay unless someone clicks, but getting clicks is the whole reason you're doing PPC in the first place.
Writing a successful PPC ad combines marketing know-how and writing skill with a dash of psychology. It's a balancing act, for sure. Here are 5 mistakes you should try to avoid when writing your PPC ads.
Every ad you've ever written has relied heavily on the headline to attract attention. The same is true for PPC ads. If your headline doesn't stand out from the crowd as your prospect is scanning through ads, she will pass you by and your competitor will get the click.
One useful technique is to include benefits or relevant keywords in your headline. Some advertisers just put the name of their business in there, but that falls into "nobody cares about you" territory.
Keep in mind that people are searching for a solution to their problems and likely found your ad through a specific keyword search. Since that thought is already in their head, try to include those keywords in your headline and see how it goes.
Copywriters and marketers have been saying this since marketing began, and it's still true. People buy things because of the benefits it brings them. Yes, that's true for you too. If it didn't benefit you in some way, you wouldn't do it.
That is why it's always a good idea to sell the benefits of a product or service and not just the features. Anti-lock brakes are a feature. Being a better parent and preventing an accident is a benefit. That's not to say you should avoid features completely in your PPC ads. Just remember that the person reading it wants to know how it benefits them; so include some benefits in your ad copy.
Formatting sounds pretty boring, but it can make a big difference in your click-through-rate. PPC ad formatting refers to things like proper spelling and grammar, as well as capitalizing the first letter of each word in the ad.
When the first letter of each word is capitalized, your ad will stand out and look more polished and professional.
Words such as 'and,' 'the' or 'a' don't usually require capitalization. Another formatting mistake advertisers make is to leave a lot of white space at the end of the ad. You don't have a lot of space to begin with, so fill it up.
It's important to tailor your PPC ads to the target audience if you want optimum engagement. If you are doing your homework and following the marketing process correctly, you will already know who your target audience is before you begin.
From there, use words that your target audience would use, and make sure you highlight benefits and offers that are relevant to that audience. As an example, if you are selling luxury holidays to the Caribbean, include benefits that speak to that audience, such as all the luxury amenities available at the resort.
Specificity is a critical element for successful PPC campaigns. This is why you create adgroups with keywords that are specific to each group. If you own a flower shop you might want to break the adgroups into different types of flowers, such as 'roses,' 'hydrangeas,' 'tulips,' etc.
Then, you write specific ads focusing on the type of flower featured in each adgroup. That means ads for roses, ads for hydrangeas and ads for tulips. It's more time consuming, but when the searcher sees the name of the flower they wanted in the ad, the likelihood of them clicking on your ad will be much higher.
Some categories on this list tend to blend into others, and in the end, they all must come together to create a winning ad. If you can avoid these mistakes when writing your PPC ads, you'll see a lot more qualified leads clicking through to your site.


Pour buffalo wing sauce over the sliced chicken in a small dish and toss to coat (a ziploc bag works well for this), set aside to allow the chicken time to soak up the flavors of the sauce.
Warm pita in a 350 degree oven for 2-3 minutes or so, just until it becomes pliable.
Lay out the pita bread flat without opening it up, and put the avocado slices, tomato and onion onto one half of the bread.
Mix the water, ranch dressing, blue cheese and chopped celery in a small dish to create a chunky sauce (add more ranch or water to get the consistency you like).
Pull the chicken out of the sauce and layer onto the other side of the pita bread.
Spoon some of the blue cheese onto the chicken.
Fold sandwich together to resemble a taco. Secure with toothpicks if desired.
This is one of my favorite cheap eats, too. Yours looks so elegant. Great photo!


Two of my paper models were on display, and one of my short films was screened, at the Bridges 2016 conference on art and mathematics in Jyväskylä, Finland.
Polyhedral calendar and greeting cards designed by Robert Webb.
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Johann Christoph Schleicher (26 de febrer 1768 - 27 d'agost 1834) va ser un botànic, briòleg, micòleg, pteridòleg i algòleg suís. D'origen alemany, va fundar un jardí botànic a Bex, i un comerç d'herbari.

Algunes publicacions
 1805. Plantae Cryptogamae Helveticae, quas in Locis Earum Natalibus Collegit et Exsiccavit JC Schleicher Cent. 1: ens 1-100. Bex, Suïssa
 1805. Plantae Cryptogamae Helveticae, quas in Locis Earum Natalibus Collegit et Exsiccavit JC Schleicher Cent. 2: ens 1-100 [101-200]. Bex, Suïssa
 1805. Plantae Cryptogamae Helveticae, quas in Locis Earum Natalibus Collegit et Exsiccavit JC Schleicher Cent. 3: ens 1-100 [201-300]. Bex, Suïssa
 1806. Plantae Cryptogamae Helveticae, quas in Locis Earum Natalibus Collegit et Exsiccavit JC Schleicher Cent. 4: ens 1-100 [301-400]. Bex, Suïssa
 1807. Plantae Cryptogamae Helveticae, quas in Locis Earum Natalibus Collegit et Exsiccavit JC Schleicher Cent. 5: ens 1-100 [401-500]. Bex, Suïssa
 1815. Catalogus hucusque Absolutus Omnium Plantarum in Helvetia Cis- et Transalpina Sponte Nascentium. Ed 3. 48 pàg. Bex, Suïssa (llegir)
 1821. Catalogus hucusque absolutus omnium plantarum in helvetia: quas continuis itineribus in usuam botanophilorum collogit... Ed. Gorrin & Routin. 6 pàg.
 1821. Catalogus plantarum in Helvetia sis-et transalpina sponte nascentum quas in continuis fere itineribus in usum botanophilorum collegit et summo studio collatione cum celeberrimorum auctorum descriptionibus et iconibus facta rite redegit. 4a ed. Ed. Gorrin & Routin. 64 pàg.

Honors

Epònims
 (Sapindaceae) Schleichera Willd.

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Enllaços externs

Botànics suïssos
Micòlegs
Pteridòlegs
Morts a Suïssa
Biòlegs de Hessen
Briòlegs alemanys
Escriptors alemanys en llatí
Escriptors suïssos
Escriptors de Hessen


Number 62453646 has 8 digits. Number 62453646 can be formatted as 62,453,646 or 62.453.646 or 62 453 646 or in case this was a phone number 62-453-646 or 6-245-3646 to be easier to read. Number 62453646 in English words is "sixty-two million, four hundred and fifty-three thousand, six hundred and fourty-six". Number 62453646 can be read by triplets (groups of 3 digits) as "zero sixty-two, four hundred and fifty-three, six hundred and fourty-six". Number 62453646 can be read digit by digit as "six two four five three six four six". Number 62453646 is even. Number 62453646 is divisible by: two, three, six, nine. Number 62453646 is a composite number (non-prime number).
Number 62453646 in binary code is 11101110001111011110001110. Number 62453646 in octal code is: 356173616. Number 62453646 in hexadecimal (hexa): 3b8f78e.
The sum of all digits of this number is 36. The digital root (repeated digital sum until you get single-digit number) is 9. Number 62453646 divided by two (halved) equals 31226823. Number 62453646 multiplied by two (doubled) equals 124907292. Number 62453646 multiplied by ten equals 624536460. Number 62453646 raised to the power of 2 equals 3.9004578986933E+15. Number 62453646 raised to the power of 3 equals 2.435978168429E+23. The square root (sqrt) of 62453646 is 7902.7619222649. The sine (sin) of 62453646 degree is 0.80901699436829. The cosine (cos) of 62453646 degree is -0.58778525230163. The base-10 logarithm of 62453646 equals 7.7955577972572. The natural logarithm of 62453646 equals 17.949935175538. The number 62453646 can be encoded to characters as FBDECFDF. The number 62453646 can be encrypted to chemical element names as carbon, helium, beryllium, boron, lithium, carbon, beryllium, carbon.
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Koch network has pumped money into candidate campaigns for state attorney general, state Supreme Court, and state Court of Appeals.
Bradley Foundation internal documents reveal a concerted effort by the organization to delegitimize climate science, while promoting fossil fuel energy development in the United States.
Democrats unveil the 2018 DISCLOSE Act, a bill targeting dark money in politics.
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VIDEO: Employees Rally in Support of Monsanto in Maui County
April 3, 2014, 3:12 PM HST · Updated April 4, 2:24 PM
Hundreds of Monsanto employees turned out this morning to demonstrate their support for Monsanto and Hawaiʻi agriculture at rallies on Maui and Molokaʻi.
More than 200 employees attended the rally on Maui on the lawn fronting the Kalana O Maui building in Wailuku; while another 140 assembled on Molokaʻi, according to the company.
Prior to the event, company representatives described the rally as "short" and "peaceful," and said it was to demonstrate support for Hawaiʻi's seed industry.
As part of the gathering, employees delivered more than 1,000 pages of scientific studies and safety reviews on genetically-engineered crops to Mayor Alan Arakawa's office.
"Today's event was really about following through with our commitment to transparency with the County of Maui. In November of 2013, we actually signed an agreement with Maui County — a promise that we would be transparent in providing information that would be publicly available so the community could have access to what we do, and feel comfortable with what we're doing. So, this was a follow up," said Dan Clegg, Hawaii land and resources manager for Monsanto.
Monsanto rally, April 3, 2014, Wailuku, Maui. Courtesy Photo.
"This was about our employees having a voice; our employees being proud of about being part of local agriculture; our employees showing the county and folks in the community that they really care about local agriculture as a whole — all kinds of agriculture. The crescendo to that was the actual hand off of over 1,700 documents and reports that prove from a global scientific community that what we do and our products are actually safe, and what we do is a good thing," said Clegg in an interview during the Wailuku event.
The rally comes on the heels of an anti-GMO march and rally held on Sunday, and a petition organized by five Maui residents calling for the suspension of genetically-engineered operations and practices in Maui County.
The petition seeks a temporary moratorium initiative until an Environmental Public Health Impact Statement is provided and reviewed by the Maui County Council. The document would also include analysis of the impacts stemming from genetically-engineered operations and their associated pesticide use.
Mark Sheehan, one of the five citizens bringing forth the initiative issued a statement upon submitting the proposal in February saying, "The citizens of Maui County have serious concerns as to whether the GE seed operations, open-field mixing of pesticide cocktails, and GE crop experimentation occurring in Maui County are causing irreparable harm to the people, the environment, and public trust resources."
"I think there's lots of questions. I don't want to speculate, but I would say there's a group of people that have signed a petition that are thoroughly confused," said Clegg.
Monsanto rally on Molokaʻi, April 3, 2014. Courtesy image.
"They actually don't have all of the information. Some people have made up their mind, and that's OK; but I think the people that really don't have access to all of the information — they are the ones that now is their opportunity to step back, think about where they want local agriculture to go, get all the information before they make a decision. Hopefully the mayor's office makes the information in these reports available," said Clegg.
Clegg continued saying, "I'll be real honest with you that our employees are very frustrated. They work very hard every day. They care about what they're doing. They know that they work in a safe environment. They know that Monsanto is a good company, and they hear people talking negatively about their employer and actually about them. This was an opportunity for our employees to have a voice for themselves, and to be able to talk about — hey I feel proud about what I do. Really, it was most important for them — that was who it was for — it was for our employees."
"Monsanto has a company-wide pledge to be a good neighbor and responsible steward of the land," said Carol Reimann, Monsanto community & government affairs manager in a statement. "We continue to work with the mayor's office to engage in dialogue and enhance understanding of our farming practices in order to show our commitment to the county and our communities," she said.
Company representatives say the reports include: references to more than 1,780 peer reviewed studies backing the safety of GM crops; copies of papers by independent health and environmental agencies that have scrutinized GM crops; and a report by the National Research Council discussing the economic and environmental benefits of the crops.
***B-roll rally footage courtesy Monsanto Hawaiʻi; Interview with Dan Clegg conducted by Maui Now.
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According to a 2006 report from the Surgeon General, thirteen percent of children ages 9-17 suffer from anxiety disorders. There are other studies that indicate ten percent of all children in America have experienced this disorder. The sheer numbers of kids who have some sort of anxiety is astounding and these studies were completed before the recent economic crisis hit. Therefore we can assume that these statistics have increased in the last couple years.
Some of the different types of anxiety disorders are: Separation Anxiety, School Refusal or Avoidance, Social Anxiety, Selective Mutisim, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Panic Disorder.
Some of the symptoms kids display when they are experiencing anxiety are: Fear of sleeping alone, fear of going to places on their own, fear of doing anything new, fear of failing, fear of being kidnapped, fear that someone will break in to their house, and fear of some type of violence will be perpetrated on them. Some children actually have realistic fears about neighborhood related violence. The children that are impacted here are those that live in relatively safe neighborhoods where there is a minimal amount of criminal activity.
The reasons for the epidemic of anxiety are: 1. The economic downturn has parents worrying about their immediate financial future and this intense level of trepidation is being passed along to their children. 2. The culture of fear that is perpetrated on cable television that causes parents to feel highly protective of their children. This results in the lack of spontaneous play and the creation of play dates where parents choose their kid's friends. Therefore children miss out on many skills that would help them feel more confident and less worried. Those skills are: taking public transportation – learning directions, calling friends and arranging get-togethers-learning social skills walking around the neighborhood and playing outside-learning independence, getting a job(when old enough)-learn how to manage money and work for others. 3. Some of us are born into this world with a predisposition for anxiety. 4. The intense pressure of getting accepting into the college of your choice is overwhelming because the academic requirements demand perfection in all facets of your child's life. The expense of college has made it impossible for many parents to pay tuition; therefore there is a higher need for scholarships than in the past.
The most important concept to be aware of is that the only way for your child to overcome her fears is to face and experience the very thing that is making her feel so afraid.
If your child gets out of bed in the middle of the night and comes to your room, walk him back to his bed and tell him that everything is all right and he is safe. Allow him to read or have other reasonable distractions that will allow him to fall asleep.
Encourage her to take part in activities that produce anxiety for her. For example if she is fearful of attending a school dance, help her prepare to go and ask her to focus on what a good time she will have.
Create activities with your children that will give them a sense of independence such as chores, getting a job, helping out younger siblings and volunteering to help those less fortunate. This will increase their self-confidence.
Talk to your kids about their fears and encourage them to be honest about them. Share your stories of how you overcame anxious situations with them.
Make sure that your children exercise regularly because working out has been proven to lessen anxiety.
Turn off the Television and limit other electronics. It seems that contemporary news shows focus on violence and celebrity gossip. There is really no upside to watching TV today.
Although many of us are suffering financial hardships, it is important to let your kids know that you are hopeful that your economic situation will improve in the future.
Psychotherapy can be very helpful for children who are plagued with worry. Ask your friends and your child's pediatrician for referrals for a therapist who specializes in working with children who have anxiety.
If nothing else is effective, medication can decrease anxiety. Ask your friends and you pediatrician for a referral to a child psychiatrist.


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University of Ghana är ett universitet i Ghana.   Det ligger i regionen Storaccra, i den södra delen av landet,  km norr om huvudstaden Accra.

Universitetet är organiserat i fyra colleges: College of Basic and Applied Sciences, College of Education, College of Health Sciences samt College of Humanities. Därutöver finns olika forskningscentra.

Universitetets fyra prioriterade forskningsområden är malariaforskning, interdisciplinär forskning om klimatanpassning, förbättrad livsmedelsproduktion samt utvecklingspolitik och fattigdomsövervakning.

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Universitet och högskolor i Storaccra
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The purpose of the class is to help you learn how to access the Akashic Records for yourself in a simple way that you will continue to be able to use on your own.
Akasha is a Sanskrit word that means space, sky or ether. The Akashic Records is the energetic imprint of your soul's significant experiences throughout time. The energy transmitted from the Akashic realm is Love from the Source of All Love. The knowledge contained within the Akashic Records is imprinted on the Akasha, a subtle substance that permeates and creates everything in the universe.
In this class you will learn to open your own Akashic Records and work with your own Record Keepers for your own growth and self work.
Wait a minute Vickie, don't you have to be intuitive or psychic ? Can anyone read the Records?
Yes, with a positive intention the Records are accessible through a prayer process which anyone with sincerity can use.
Everyone has access to the Akashic Records.
Wonder what is my soul purpose?
You are looking for answers for specific physical, mental, and/or emotional problems.


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Q: I need a list of references for MS Access 2013 for *.accdb files after trying to convert 2002 *mdb to 2013 *.accdb This is my problem: I have an MS Access database whose development was started several years ago with Access 2002 and continued with Access 2013 in *.mdb and *.mde formats. This database uses DAO and works well in Access 2013.
But now I would like to update the base to *.accdb and *.accde formats. The conversion has succeeded, but will not compile because the compiler signals the following instruction as an error: "R.Edit", where "R" is a recordset which needs to be modified.
This seems to me to be a problem with the list of references needed for Access 2013 for *accdb files, as I assume I do not have the correct version of DAO or the equivalent for Access 2013 accdb. I have looked for a list of the required references, but so far have not found anything up to date (I found something from Microsoft for Access 2003, but not for Access 2013).
So :
1. What versions of what references are needed for Access 2013?
2. What instructions, if any, need to be changed to make an Access *.mdb database work as an *.accdb database in Access 2013, using these references?
Footnote:
For any given version of Access to work, it is vital to have the correct version of the needed references. I have run into this problem several times, but I have never found a clear statement of what versions of what references are required for a given version and context of Access, DAO/ADO, Active_X, etc. So it has been very hit and miss before I finally found the correct version of the needed reference.
If anybody can supply a link to such a list, I am sure that many people who are converting from older versions of Access will find it an invaluable guide.
David Llewellyn


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Beautiful plain Double Cotton Gauze in a love pastel shade of lilac that some may interpret as Rose. I'm on the fence with this one, either way its a stunning colour!


Attitude makes such a difference, in your example, coming from a place of love or from a place of hate.
Equality must be for all.
Thank you for the insightful post. I can totally see where you are coming from on that. I do think that there are some, maybe even a lot, of people we could reach if we can word things the correct way.
I agree with your point of view. In my previous life, I did diversity training, and one of the tools I used was the "ladder of attitudes" toward LGBTs, which showed repulsion at the bottom and pity at a rung above, which fits what you're saying. People who "hate the sin, love the sinner" generally oppose violence against LGBTs, a good thing for sure, but they're challenged by the notion that you could tolerate difference, or heaven forbid accept it, and never in a million years admire and respect it.
I've always thought that "hate the sin, love the sinner" had patronizing implications, but I guess it's better than no love at all. I guess it's how that feeling manifests itself in behavior that counts.
It is sad there is so much intolerance in the world towards anyone who is different we are slowly getting there I just hope we do soon.
All of the Hop stops really do get a person to thinking! Thank you so much for the post!
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US version of his 2008 album includes one exclusive bonus track: 'The Barbarian' ( a reworking of the classic ELP track). Former ELP/Nice keyboardist and Prog Rock legend is joined on this album by guitarist vocalist Marc Bonilla. .Since the split of ELP, Emerson kept himself busy with soundtracks and live performances but he never returned with a proper band and a Rock set up to the sound that all his fans love. This new version of his band features an explosive combination of the classic EL&P sound and modern progressive hard rock. Emerson's keyboard is flamboyant and explosive more than ever and his songwriting is still top level. Gregg Bissonette (ex David Lee Roth Band and LA super session player) is also part of the band.
This is an admirable return to form for a keyboard hero who seemed to have lost his creative path for many years (except for the import solo-piano album).
Though you miss the voice of You-Know-Who, new collaborator Marc Bonilla helps our old friend deliver the "retro prog" album we have been waiting for without the creative cross-purposes and confused efforts to be "commercial" or whatever was tearing things asunder in the "Love Beach" (and later, the even-sadder "In the Hot Seat" ) days.
That said, don't get your hopes up for a masterpiece or something that compares to the best ELP Work(s). Though the bulk of it is packaged as a conceptual suite based on the ghost story/legend "The House of Ocean Born Mary," the choppy transitions suggest a lot of it is just random bits cobbled together. Even the better stuff is nothing you haven't heard before, but that type of recycling is true of new albums from the Stones or just about any classic-rock survivors still making albums.
Bonilla has a decent enough John Wetton-style voice, albeit on the flat side, and interesting lyrics. And assuming he's the guy who took the lead and helped our ol' pal get one across the finish line, he's more respectful of what an Emerson album should sound like than the guy who kind of dominated a similar partnership with that "3" album in the '80s.
There's some modern synth programming here and there and a power-chord remake of "The Barbarian" as a "bonus" track at the end, but for the most part I think they went out of their way to make it as old-school Hammond-and-piano sounding as they could and to make up for lost time. They copy the old ELP formula so far as to include a honky-tonk joke song ("Gametime") and the requisite Ginastera instrumental blow-out, "Malambo" (the essential track for those buying a la carte).
"The greatest keyboardist on planet earth is back with a new disc that puts the prog back in rock! The Keith Emerson Band with guitarist vocalist Marc Bonilla along with bassist Bob Birch and Gregg Bissonette on percussion, help Keith finally break the ties with ELP. It's hard to think of Emerson in any band without associating him with Greg Lake and Carl Palmer his two former partners who helped change the face of rock music by liberating it from it's blues based origins. Emerson continues on the same path with this new band. Actually he's been playing with them for several years. I had a chance to see them live in 2006 at a small venue in Annapolis Maryland and it was one of the most exciting concerts that I've ever seen. I also had the good fortune to meet the man himself after the show, something that I never would have dreamed possible back in the 70's when ELP played the arenas. On this new disc Keith really delivers. If you like the hammond organ, he gives it to you, if you like the polyphonic moog fanfares, you got it, if you like his trademark muscular bartokian piano solos it's all here backed by the refreshingly crisp hard rock guitar runs of Bonilla and driven by the dependable rhythm team of Birch and Bissonette. Marc Bonilla's singing, a style another viewer here likened to John Whetton works very well in this particular band especially in the concept piece "The House of Ocean Born Mary"which takes up three quarters of the disc. A special treat is a re-visit of "The Barbarian" from ELP's first album. All in all a must have for fans of the great one and progressive rock."
"This CD (2009) contains all new material, finally, yeah! (except the ELP Barbarian). The music is very good (though often venturing into territory which is familiar sounding) with a nice mixture of piano, Hammond organ, and synthesizers, showcasing Emerson's songwriting/playing skills, his ELP roots, and his current creative inclinations. Marc Bonilla's style -- his guitar playing and vocals -- compliments Emerson's output quite well. Hats off also to Greg Bissonette on drums and percussion and Bob Birch on bass. The overall sound quality of the band is excellent.
The album contains lots of short songs which do work together, but it does seem the short tracks could have been more thoroughly developed for a stronger production (13 of the 20 tracks are in the range of 2 1/2 minutes or less, with 8 of these 13 tracks under 2 minutes each). Just wish that the songs were consistently longer without the short ditties, and that there were more instrumental cuts (maybe next time, and maybe a live CD down the road)."
"Hanging On To A Dream".....never thought I'd HEAR the day..
Considering Emerson's proven genius talent from ELP's prime years, anybody familiar with it had to be stupefied wondering why that unparalleled flame of innovation went out for the most part of 3 decades. (OK, the EL & POWELL record was a decent effort, but heck... that was 23 years ago itself. And I personally never cared for Black Moon & Hot Seat). You had be saying to yourself... "C'mon Keith... I KNOW you still have it IN you!"
Well, this is without doubt the best work by Keith Emerson since the premiere era of ELP's first 5 albums. I couldn't stop smiling my first time through it, and I still do. Thanks Keith... for now letting me relive a great time in my life, when we anxiously anticipated your every new creation.
Even during ELP's heyday, I had often hoped if their success had endured, that they might add a DEDICATED electric guitar (not just Lake switching back-and-forth). Actually I would often joke with friends that if they added Steve Howe to the band, they could be called H E L P. Ha!
But that configuration has finally come to be on this album. It's a spicy embellishment when Marc Bonilla's guitar joins the audio panorama. Keith still goes off on his own with intros & segues here and there, and that remains a good thing. I just like it when that refreshing smart guitar marrys the great keyboard sound(s).
And the rythmn section is hot! As someone else mentioned, you're gonna flip when you hear Malambo and the guitar-laced remake of The Barbarian.
Personally I find Bonilla's voice quite appealing and a good fit. Lake was Lake and that was then. Bonilla's singing is story-like in form and has a pleasant sound. I like that. This album doesn't need to be ruined by a screamer (and I'm not referring to Lake whom I respect).
So... if you loved ELP at their peak in the glory days, you can't ask for much better than this. I got the album 5 days ago and I'm still listening to it every night. Finally... new brain food from keyboard's mad scientist. Hope you enjoy it as much as I do.
"The magic of ELP temporarily re-appeared in the early 90's with "Black Moon," and the re-working of the classic "Pictures at an Exhibition" - which is absolutely inspiring and sublime. Additionally the new versions of "Fire," "Hang on to a Dream," "Touch and Go," and "21st Century Schizoid Man" made the box set a must buy. The "Hot Seat" was ok, just not ELP. Even though ELP toured, and Emerson released some solo projects, they all seemed to fall short.
The Keith Emerson Band featuring Marc Bonilla has resurrected the MAGIC, but with some definite improvements. All the musicians add flavor, chemistry, and a fullness to Emerson's mastery/wizardry on the keyboards. Bonilla's singing has some elements of Lake and Wetton, only much, much better - what a great surprise. Marc is known for his great guitar playing, but, how long has been hiding his excellent vocal ability.
Adding Bonilla's ability to the songwriting brings this music up to a contemporary sound while Emerson revives some of the classic ELP sound from the 70's thru the 90's. There are moments that would have fit almost any previous ELP release. Although it took a few listens to really appreciate the differences, and the newer sounding parts, I have really come to love this release. This release is Highly recommended.


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With China and India ravenous for energy, coal's future seems assured
HomeWorldWith China and India ravenous for energy, coal's future seems assured
WorldPeter Galuszka, The New York Times Updated: November 14, 2012 16:14 IST
Richmond: Last summer, nearly half of India's sweltering population suddenly found the electricity shut off. Air conditioners whirred to a stop. Refrigerators ceased cooling. The culprits were outmoded power generation stations and a creaky electricity transmission grid.
But another problem stood out. India relies on coal for 55 per cent of its electrical power and struggles to keep enough on hand.
Coal remains a critical component of the world's energy supply, despite its bad image. In China, demand for coal in 2010 resulted in a traffic jam 120 kilometers, or 75 miles, long caused by more than 10,000 trucks carrying supplies from Inner Mongolia. India is increasing coal imports.
So is Europe, as it takes advantage of lower coal prices in the United States. Higher-priced natural gas on the Continent is creating demand for more coal imports from the U.S., where coal is taking a drubbing from less costly natural gas.
Dirty, fickle and dangerous, coal may seem an odd contender in a world where promising renewable energy sources like solar, wind and hydroelectric power are attracting attention. Anathema to environmentalists because it creates so much pollution, coal still has the undeniable advantages of being widely available and easy to ship and burn.
The biggest attraction, however, is low cost. By many estimates, including that of Li Junfeng, longtime director-general of the National Development and Reform Commission of China, burning coal still costs about one-third as much as using renewable energy like wind or solar.
Coal is not subject to the vagaries of windless or sunless days and can easily meet base-load demands of electricity consumers without interruption. So can nuclear power, but the nuclear industry is still reeling from the March 2011 disaster at the Fukushima Daiichi power plant in Japan. Countries like Germany have turned away from nuclear reactors.
Global demand for coal is expected to grow from 7.9 billion tons this year to 8.9 billion tons by 2016, with the bulk of new demand - about 700 million tons - coming from China, according to a Peabody Energy study. China is expected to add 240 gigawatts, the equivalent of adding about 160 new coal-fired plants to the 620 operating now, within four years. During that period, India will add another 70 gigawatts, via more than 46 plants.
"If you poke your head outside of the U.S., coal-fired plants are being built left and right," said William Burns, an energy analyst with Johnson Rice in New Orleans. "Coal is still the cheapest fuel source."
Besides strong demand for thermal coal, which is burned in power plants, use of metallurgical coal or coking coal, used in blast furnaces, is also expected to more than double in China, to about 1.7 billion metric tons by 2016, as the country's steel mills churn out more steel for automobiles, skyscrapers, and export goods, the Peabody study says.
Coking coal will be increasingly in demand in other steel centers like Brazil and India, pushing coal companies to scrounge for new reserves in places like Botswana, Mongolia and Mozambique.
In all, coal use is expected to increase 50 per cent by 2035, said Milton Catelin, executive director of the London-based World Coal Association.
"Last year, coal represented 30 per cent of world energy and that's the highest share it has had since 1969," he said.
Within a year or two, coal will surpass oil as the planet's primary fuel, Catelin predicted.
For now, coal seems to be sidestepping a major potential impediment to its use. International accords restricting greenhouse gas emissions to prevent climate change so far have been ineffective.
China plans to put carbon-emission reducing equipment on new plants. But China and other big coal producers still have a long way to go in matters like mine safety. On average, about 2,500 Chinese coal miners die in accidents every year.
On Aug. 29, for instance, a blast at the Xiaojiawan mine in Sichuan province killed more than 40 miners. Officials blamed lax safety and overcrowding in the shafts.
Industry officials insist that as large Chinese coal companies like the Shenhua Group buy out smaller mines and new technologies develop that can detect dangerous methane gas and automatically shut down mines, safety will improve.
Nowhere are the controversies surrounding coal more pronounced than in the United States. Coal became an important issue in the presidential campaign, with the Republican nominee, Mitt Romney, accusing President Barack Obama of being anti-coal.
The American coal industry says Obama is waging a "war on coal" in response to his proposed regulation of air pollution and surface mining in mountain areas.
There has been a downturn in United States coal production this year, but that has been more the result of market economics than politics. A flood of natural gas from new sources is displacing high-cost coal in some areas.
Industry analysts expect the lull to be short-lived. They are looking for new sources of coal, notably coking coal. Shenhua Energy of China and Peabody Energy, plus a mix of Japanese, Russian and South Korean companies, are the lead bidders to develop the Tavan Tolgoi deposit in Mongolia.
Big export plans are under way in Colombia and South Africa. The Abhijeet Group of India has a new $7 billion contract for steam coal from Kentucky and West Virginia.
For now, coal seems to be sidestepping a serious potential impediment to its use: international accords restricting greenhouse gas emissions. So far, such agreements to prevent climate change have been ineffective.
China plans to put carbon emission reducing equipment on new plants. But China and other big coal producers still have a long way to go in matters like mine safety. On average, about 2,500 Chinese coal miners die in accidents every year.
Industry officials insist that safety will improve as large Chinese coal companies like the Shenhua Group buy out smaller mines, and new technologies develop that can detect dangerous methane gas and automatically shut down mines.
Expansion plans face challenges. In Mongolia, the deposits are in remote areas requiring new roads and rail lines in extreme climate conditions. While South Africa has one of the world's largest export facilities, it is prone to labor unrest.
Australia is the world's largest coal exporter, but new regulations could increase its prices, said Jimmy Brock, chief operating officer for Consol Energy, which is based in Pittsburgh.
Australian regulators worry that the Great Barrier Reef might be damaged as ships pass by. Its ports are also subject to damage from storms and floods, affecting the shipping of coking coal and prices worldwide. In 2011, for example, ports in Queensland were closed because of Cyclone Yasi.
American coal companies badly want to export coal from the country's most productive mines in the Powder River Basin in Wyoming and Montana, but there is no way to send the coal out.
"We have no export capacity in the West," said Philip J. Cavatoni, chief strategy officer of Alpha Natural Resources, based in Virginia.
Plans to ship coal 1,500 miles by rail to five planned new ports in the Pacific Northwest and Canada face intense environmental opposition.
"The trains are noisy and will let off a lot of coal dust," said Eric de Place, senior researcher with the Sightline Institute, a public policy research group headquartered in Seattle.
Still, in the longer term coal's future depends on China and India, and its prospects look bright - mainly because it is cheaper than its competitors.
© 2012, The New York Times News Service
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Catholic peer, Lord Alton, has called on the British government to accept the "reality" of the persecution of Christians in Pakistan, as a report launched today finds UK government policy on Pakistani religious minorities to be inadequate.
The All Party Parliamentary Group for International Freedom of Religion or Belief, of which Lord Alton is a Vice-Chair, launched its inquiry report in Westminster today.
The report on freedom of religion in Pakistan challenges the British Home Office's Country Information and Guidance about Pakistani Christians and Christian converts, while also finding that Christians, Ahmadis and Hindus in Pakistan face a real risk of persecution.
"The official line of the UK Government is that there is no persecution [of religious minorities], the reality is the opposite of that and our report dispenses with that illusion," Lord Alton said on introducing the report at the House of Lords.
"Pakistan is the biggest recipient of British aid – more than £1 billion in the last couple of years – and we should be demanding that British aid is used to protect minorities and to staunch the flow of refugees," he added.


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The institute has dispensary in college campus named Karmaveer Dispensary.
Medical facility is available to all the students andfaculty within the campus.Institute has a tie-up with Apollo hospital, Sunam Hospital and NDMVP Medical College. In case of emergency, the institute ambulance is used to transfer the sick person to the hospital. The institute has Doctor-on-call system and 24*7 availability of ambulance to handle emergencies. Separate Doctor is appointed for Boys and Girls hostel.
Institute has wheelchair facility for the physically handicapped persons.
Institute also organizes blood donation camp and health checkup camp on regular basis.


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Perrie Edwards relished doing 'nothing' amid the coronavirus lockdown
The 27-year-old singer stars in Little Mix alongside Jade Thirlwall, Leigh-Anne Pinnock, and Jesy Nelson, but earlier this year, she welcomed the chance to spend a prolonged period of time at home.
Perrie explained: "Because we're usually together 24/7 it was weird to not be together.
"I think people living in lockdown with their partners, flatmates, roomies or whatever are so lucky because there's so many people who wouldn't have had anyone."
Perrie – who has been dating soccer star Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain since 2017 – loved being able to slow down and spend time at home for once.
She told Clash magazine: "We don't ever usually stop as a group, so it's been great to have had time to just chill and do nothing!"
Jesy, 29, also made the most of her time at home, admitting she loved being able to sit on her sofa and watch television.
She said: "I have literally just been enjoying eating, sunbathing, watching what's good on Netflix. I was living my best life!"
Jade used her free time amid the lockdown to pursue some of her creative passions, like writing and reading.
The 27-year-old singer welcomed having a "little pause" in her career, having joined Little Mix on 'The X Factor' back in 2011.
She shared: "We've all had the time to do things we wouldn't usually have had time to do.
"I've been doing a lot more creative stuff like writing and reading and things that were my first love. I think it's been quite good for us all to have had a little pause."
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I was born into a family of Krishna devotees in England, and raised in the Bhaktivedanta Manor community near London. From birth I was exposed to kirtan, call and response singing of sacred names – like many others in my community, it was the soundtrack to my life. As I grew, I was exposed to everything from the Celtic music of my Dad's family to the Klezmer and American folk of my mothers'. I also began to listen to classical Indian music, particularly Carnatic – from the South. Listening, I felt deep recognition, as if remembering something I was already familiar with. I began to study Western classical violin, as well as developing keen interests in dance, writing and visual arts.
I graduated from Middlesex University in 2009 with a degree in Language and Creative Writing. I had no idea what to do next! Fate had it that whilst travelling with 'Krishna Culture Festival Tour', I met Gaura Vani and the As Kindred Spirits crew, who all became dear friends and collaborators. We've been touring together ever since – from Mumbai to Sydney, New York to Cape Town!
The greatest blessing is to share my abilities with everyone I meet along the way. The wonderful secret of practising art with bhakti is that when there is an attempt to create for more than my own pleasure, to write, dance, paint, and sing as an offering – then true art can flower.
In another stationery shop, buying yet more notebooks.
Learn dance and music, teach it to others. Use your competency of language to write books and articles about things that you learnt. Or you can become a cultural reporter (probably for BBC), documenting about various cultures.
Will do! My career advice as well. I am in the process of doing so myself, and while it is hard to do while studying, it is totally worth it!
I was just looking through some of your postings, very nice, you are a very good writer.
Very pretty webpage by a very talented devotee.
i wanted to use an image "changing bodies" in my book "Our God Our earth" being published for a non profit orgnization. I needed your permission. I will appreciated your help.
Your writings are impressive and so are your choice of photos.
I welcome you to write on http://www.spiritualnectar.com also and use your creativity to advise us on making the website better.
Nice talking to you with my fuzzy post kirtan mind. Here is gadadhara's phone # gabrielfoley@gmail.com 510 593 4741.
Once I get your email I will send you a reminder again to pick up the DVDs for Gopal.
I've written a response to Krishnakant's "The Final Order".
Please note that I am not trying to "convert" you or patronise you, but I do believe you are part of my family and therefore I care about you without knowing you. I encourage you to delve more and not to let your Jewish experience be limited to your deep conversations with non-observant Jews, however poignant they were.
May you strive for truth in good health.
Hi Lisa, thankyou so much for your sincere and interesting comments. I am touched that you took the time to write – most people that read this site are those that already know me or are also Hare Krishnas.
I appreciate what you said about Judaism. I greatly value and respect the Jewish faith, as I do all religions, and I feel that there is a special connection between all that try and follow a life of devotion to God, whatever name they call him. As such, I'm always interested to speak to other like minded people, as well as those who have less faith in God or religion. In fact, I was hoping that the Birthright experience would give me more opportunities to speak to more observant Jews – but I suppose it was the wrong experience for that.
My mother's family is thoroughly Jewish as far as I'm aware. However, of her entire family (including extended family) she's probably the most religious. She was, even before she began searching for answers beyond those given in the Torah. As for me, you're right, I do feel very satisfied with my faith, but that doesn't mean I am uninterested in the beliefs and practices of others. In my own small experience, there is more to find in common than to disagree on, and even that which we do differently can teach us something.
Again, I really appreciate your comments and I don't feel patronised or preached to at all. I hope you find something interesting in my writing and that you will keep coming back!
May the sound of your conch be heard far and wide. Good Luck in your endevors- material and spiritual.
As a person, who has just started his journey towards Krishna, its refreshing to read such a very down to earth view point.
Im not sure, but i think i saw you at the Watford Temple, when his Holiness Radhanath Swami Maharaj gave a lecture.
I look forward to reading many more blogs from you.
I was just going through the random blogs and found this one. After reading couple of posts, I must say that you are gifted. And you got such a beutiful name.
Last year I visited UK for the first time and I liked London very much.
realllly cool blog – stumbled on your blog after looking for more specific vedic painters. cool work, great insights.
neophyte devotee here – learning so much and just wanted to reach out and say hello and keep on keeping on.
So wonderful to read the blog of a devotee who is so open and shares her love for Krishna with everyone. I love reading about your travels around the world, thank you for writing. This is such a precious gift for us who are not blessed to always be in the association of devotees.
I was looking for some videos on hare krishna kirtans and found interesting ones on youtube like radhadesh 2011, radhadesh 2012, jahnavi's maha mantra etc. These were all wonderful devotional videos. I saw how deeply devoted you seemed to be, whether it was while chanting or when playing violin etc. You are a talented and blessed soul.
May Lord Krishna bless you and make you happy and content at all times.
A godsister of mine recently sent me link of you singing kirtan. I am a yoga instructor and would love to be able to share some of your music with those peopleI have the opportunity to share class with. Do you have a CD or MP3's for sale? Thanks for sharing.
I really like your chanting. A great happiness for me to see the satisfaction on your face in chanting. I think you have something to say about it. I would be very interested to hear. I also love chant the Holy Name very much. I don't feel as secure and joy, only in the chanting. This is something that I could do forever.
On your website there are you have place for many people. There are your father and many other amazing personalities. Your pleasure glorify and to notice the other people. Thank you for this. You know, because of you and people like you – the sun shines, the rivers rains, the birds sing, grow grain. Thank you for your love.
I think that you're akin to the soul. I have only a few friends. But I would very much like to communicate with you. Maybe I can do something to help. For example I could do some special pictures and send its to you, so you could use it . Or I could do something on the computer. I really appreciate people like you. You precious personality. I would be very happy to communicate with you.
I am now listening your melodious Kirtan if Kirtan Meal Mayapur 2013, day 4. Devi Saraswati resides in your voice. As you know, you are source of inspirations for many towards liberation from the vicious cycle of death and birth. Keep your good works up and help the mankind to be liberated.
Please visit Canada so that we can also have your melodious nectar life; our respect, good wishes and hope are always with you!
I listened to your kirtan on youtube. You have a divine voice.


Democratic presidential contender Robert "Beto" O'Rourke has done nothing to merit the support of Latino voters, according to one Latino writer.
After noting that to some, O'Rourke seems to be embracing Latino voters in the same way former President Bill Clinton enfolded black Americans into his presidential campaigns, Navarrette drew a different conclusion.
"What actual Latinos tell me is that they resent the presumptuousness of this supposed familiarity we're told Beto feels with a community that he has done, at best, a mediocre job of representing when he had the chance," he wrote.
Navarrette wrote that O'Rourke neither took a strong lead on immigration policy during his time in the House nor did he reach out to Latinos in the 2018 Senate race he lost to Republican Ted Cruz.
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He suggested that bearing the common Spanish nickname of "Beto" does not mean that the man born Robert Francis O'Rourke has any connection at all with the country's Latinos, and noted that there is a growing disenchantment on the part of Latinos for O'Rourke.
Navarrette also used the words "cynical and dishonest and manipulative" to describe the fact that O'Rourke's father gave him a nickname with Spanish-language connotations when O'Rourke was a child to help further any possible political career.
Navarrette continued his criticism of O'Rourke in a Sunday commentary piece that appeared in the Houston Chronicle.
Navarrette concluded with sarcasm that O'Rourke is getting far more attention than he deserves.
O'Rourke also has taken flak from Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota, another presidential hopeful, after a comment O'Rourke made in a Vanity Fair profile.
During an appearance Sunday on "Meet the Press," Klobuchar used that line to show the difference between herself and O'Rourke, NBC reported.
"No, I wasn't born to run for office, just because growing up in the '70s, in the middle of the country, I don't think many people thought a girl could be president. I wasn't born to run. But I am running," Klobuchar said.
O'Rourke also drew attention when he said earlier this year that the principles in the Constitution might not be relevant in the 21st century.


This is a fabulous send-up of your usual monster movie. Man wants to benefit mankind through science, something goes horribly wrong, man is now cursed to transform into being that stalks and destroys the people he was trying to save. Though in this case it's vegetables. The movie is set in a sleepy Yorkshire village where everyone is trying to win the prize vegetable competition.
The send-ups and parallels of other famous monster movies like The Wolf Man, King Kong, and Dr. Jekyl & Mr. Hyde are brilliant and well worked in. Gripping dramatic camera shots, haunting music and brilliant animated expression add horror and gravitas to a very silly story.
My favorite is when Gromit comes across a mass of half-eaten vegetables and the camera gives you a graphic shot of pulp and seed and juices, while the orchestra goes nuts, and Gromit reels against the door, overcome by the senseless destruction. You can almost just imagine that a half-eaten squash is as horrifying to him as a bloodied broken corpse. It's really well done and a great movie to share with the family.


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Idaho House Passes Bill Requiring 'Opt-In' for Sex Education
Written by Shane Vander Hart	in Politics
Last Wednesday, the Idaho House of Representatives passed HB 120, a bill that requires parental opt-in for sex education, by a party-line 56 to 14 vote. It now heads to the Republican-controlled Idaho Senate.
The bill is sponsored by State Representative Barbara Ehardt (R-Idaho Falls) and co-sponsored by 23 Republican lawmakers. It reads, "Any parent or legal guardian who wishes to have his child participate in any planned instruction in sex education or any instruction or presentation regarding sexuality shall file written permission with the school district board of trustees."
In addition, the bill specifies that schools must provide proper permission forms to parents two weeks before the class or presentation. Schools are also required to inform parents about the upcoming instruction or presentation with a brief description of what will be taught.
The bill also states that parents are allowed to review any material related to the instruction or presentation.
Currently, Idaho is one of 34 states to allow parents to opt students out of sex education. Only four states — Mississippi, Nevada, North Carolina, and Utah — require an opt-in for parents. Indiana and Arizona allow for schools to adopt an opt-out or opt-in policy. Thirty-two states require that schools make material for sex education classes or presentation available to parents for review.
The bill also states that guest speakers must comply with the sex education provisions in the Idaho Code.
Idaho law defines sex education as "the study of the anatomy and the physiology of human reproduction."
The law also states that sex education programs should "supplement the work in the home and the church in giving youth the scientific, physiological information for understanding sex and its relation to the miracle of life, including knowledge of the power of the sex drive and the necessity of controlling that drive by self-discipline."
Ehardt told the Associated Press that guest educators often go beyond the school's curriculum to discuss things like anal and oral sex, where they can get birth control without parental permission, and downplay abstinence.
"Parents have no say, no understanding of that which is being presented," she said. "Parents have the right to direct and educate their children."
Opt-out forms often slip through the cracks buried among other information a school provides or sends home with students. Parents can proactively decide whether or not their student will participate in sex education programs in school instead of allowing students to participate by default if they miss opting out.
Shane Vander Hart, an Iowa native, is the online communications manager for the American Principles Project and a frequent contributor to TruthInAmericanEducation.com. Shane is also the Editor-in-Chief for CaffeinatedThoughts.com, a popular Christian conservative blog.
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