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What Makes 'Sorry' So Hard to Say?
Revisiting ¡Figaro! (90210) in the Age of Resistance
In writing ¡Figaro! (90210) my goal was to scrub off the artificial veneer of reactionary respectability that The Marriage of Figaro has acquired over the years to reveal the bracing and vibrant combination of pathos and politics, humor and humanity that I know the original creators of The Marriage of Figaro were after. From our first workshop in 2012 through the LA Opera premiere in 2015 and two Off-Broadway runs that bookended the last presidential election, I am proud that ¡Figaro! (90210) managed to create waves for the controversial parallels it made between pre-Revolutionary Europe and life in today's America.
As they say, however, history isn't just for the history books; it keeps happening… especially nowadays.
At this point, it is no longer shocking to assert that America's failed immigration policy has created an entire class of modern-day serfs, and despite – or even because of – our best intentions, we continue to perpetuate a system that facilitates their exploitation.
The recent past has similarly taken any controversy out of the idea that anxiety over their loss of status in a multicultural world might lead some white men to wildly unjustifiable extremes – on par with those implemented by 18th Century European aristocrats – as they seek to preserve their own privilege.
This shifting cultural environment had an interesting impact on our second off-Broadway run in 2017. There were still laughs in all the right places, but New York audiences navigating the brave new world of Trump's first 100 days were not quite as punch-drunk as they had been the previous years. Reviews had praised the original production as "uproariously funny"; the revival generated think pieces that used words like "chilling".
I have been asked a lot if I had Trump in mind when I wrote the part of Beverly Hills real estate developer Paul Conti, an updated version of the villain/buffoon of the original play and opera. My response is that I wrote the adaptation well before Trump was even a Republican, much less a presidential candidate, or worse... And yet, Trump's path from slick, liberal businessman to right-wing xenophobe is, in some ways, just a more extreme, and complete, version of the journey that Conti flirts with in my adaptation; if the gods of madcap comedy did not intervene to expose the ludicrous hypocrisy of his position, perhaps Conti too would have wound up running for office.
So it makes sense that some audiences at the Trump-era revival of ¡Figaro! (90210) had no problems at all with what the adaptation said about inequality, race relations or liberal hypocrisy, but were troubled by an ending that granted forgiveness to an entitled white male, who also appeared to be a stand-in for the 45th President of the United States.
Questions of what can and cannot be forgiven, and the conditions under which that forgiveness may be granted, have only become more pressing now that the #MeToo and #TimesUp movements show signs of bringing lasting, and long-overdue, change to a culture that has tolerated, even rewarded, abuses of power for far too long.
For my part, the focus on these questions has clarified why I chose to adapt Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro rather than construct from whole cloth, and why I am excited for this adaptation to form the basis for new collaborations between performers and audiences keenly attuned to issues of racial privilege, sexual harassment and restorative justice.
With all of the amazing music that he composed for The Marriage of Figaro, Mozart saved the absolute most sublime – some have argued of his entire career – for the moment when the Count apologizes for all the hurt he has caused, and his wife, in turn, forgives him.
The age and popularity of The Marriage of Figaro hopefully saves me from the need for a "spoiler alert" right there. Knowing the moment is coming, however, does nothing to diminish the emotional power of the music, which hits – every time – like a stunning revelation. So many operas of that same period climax with a deus ex machina; so too here, as the skies seem to open and the Count's heartfelt apology is met with a musical representation of divine mercy.
I can't say whether justice is served by this ending, as justice is a collective act and must necessarily be hashed out through public discussion until consensus is reached. Forgiveness, by contrast, is a personal act and, while victims have every right to demand justice from society at large, society has absolutely no rights when it comes to dictating how, when, or if a victim chooses to forgive.
So, as a writer, my focus was on finding the right words for Paul Conti's apology that would not only be worthy of Mozart's music but ones that might credibly inspire forgiveness from the people he has hurt. He starts with a literal translation of the Italian, "My darling, forgive me," but this is as much demand as plea, and his wife remains unmoved. So he tries a more direct route, "I'm so sorry." This is closer to the point, but his wife is unsure he understands the scope of what he should be sorry for, so she points to Figaro and, especially, Susana. After struggling to find the right response, Paul Conti, who only a few short scenes ago railed against the refusal of "illegals" to learn English, addresses them in their own language: "Lo siento," across a musical interval that leaves no question as to the sincerity of his remorse.
Does that mean in this case that forgiveness is earned? Is it ever? In my adaptation, I felt the need to acknowledge this, so that Roxanne's initial response to her husband is, "You sure don't deserve to stay." Granting Susana a voice as well, given what she has been through at the hands of her employer, seemed even more important, so it is only with her consent, and under the condition that they all "start fresh today" by acknowledging each other as equals, that Conti is allowed to remain.
As society collectively works through whether any of the disgraced individuals that #MeToo has taken down can be redeemed, and what steps are necessary for that redemption to happen, we will continue to navigate the delicate dance between personal forgiveness and public justice necessary for lasting reconciliation. In doing so, Conti's actions at the end of ¡Figaro! (90210) can serve as an interesting test case, a hypothetical counterbalance to how things keep playing out in the real-world, where non-apologies that abnegate responsibility and intimate that the real problem is the victim's inability to "move on" justifiably fan the flames of escalating resentment.
Maybe one day soon, public humiliation might regularly inspire unequivocal admissions of guilt, apologies for the damage done, and humble resolutions to do better. While we wait for that to happen, however, it is only natural that Paul Conti's misconduct will be conflated with the high crimes and misdemeanors of much, much worse men in the real world, and the ending of ¡Figaro! (90210) will remain a conflicted one, as head and heart pull in different directions. And yet, this too I think is what the original authors intended.
Those feeling that our country is coming apart at the seams would feel quite at home in the Europe of 1786, when The Marriage of Figaro premiered. Three years prior to the storming of the Bastille, it was not only in France that economic crisis, political polarization and the viral spread of "dangerous" ideas combined to fan the flames of revolution.
In creating his Count, Beaumarchais only stayed as far away from direct indictments of real-life nobility as required by the censors; Figaro's speeches railing against the Count's corruption seem designed to invite audience testimonials of even worse behavior. And yet, perhaps recalling that this reviled stand-in for the worst abuses of the ancien régime started out life as the idealistic young hero of The Barber of Seville, Mozart grants him a supremely transcendent musical moment of grace.
What precipitates this moment of grace is not forgiveness – that is the outcome; its inspiration is an apology – not an "I'm sorry you feel that way" or "I'm sorry my intentions were misunderstood" but a simple, genuine apology for the hurt he has inflicted.
Considering the original opera, written as a continent-wide revolution was brewing, I can't help but think that its creators meant to offer a way out of the madness. Without forgiveness human community is doomed, they tell us; but forgiveness requires responsibility, remorse, and a resolution to do better. Perhaps it's not too late, this time around, for us to heed their advice.


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James Bond Spectre Script Leak Drops Majors Spoilers, Could Lead To Rewrites
This has been an exciting year thus far for fans of the James Bond franchise. After all, it was less than two weeks ago that the folks behind the production of the series' 24th installment not only announced the official start of filming, but also revealed a talent-stacked cast and a very exciting title: Spectre. All of this, along with the fact that Skyfall helmer Sam Mendes is back in the director's chair, has generated a great deal of optimism in the air for 007 aficionados - but now the Sony Pictures hack is here to suck some joy out of the atmosphere.
As a result of the aforementioned studio leak, Gawker has not only gotten their hands on a copy of the Spectre script, but also a great deal of notes and emails about the project - and not a lot of it sounds good. In a completely spoiler-filled break down, it's explained that the first 100 pages of the script are in a fairly good place - with a good amount of action and characterization involving both new and old faces - but that where things start to fall apart is in the third act and where the villain is concerned.
SPOILER WARNING: If you don't want to know any plot details or set up about the new James Bond movie, Spectre, I would highly recommend clicking to another one of the articles on our site.
According to Gawker's intel, the plot kicks off with James Bond questioning his own future after a merger between MI-5 and MI-6. He's not ready to quit yet, especially since he still has an assignment to complete for Judi Dench. Lea Seydoux will be introduced as the daughter of a previously introduced character, and Andrew Scott will play a prominent role as an adversary of the new M (Ralph Fiennes). Monica Belluci will also be involved as an unlikely voice of information on a terrorist group.
Where things start to grow wrong is with the film's villain - who is described as having a rather awkward if not fully illogical already established connection with our legendary hero. What's more, Gawker's piece says that the third act of the movie is "uneventful" and without any real drive, featuring sequences and actions by the titular terrorist group that are underwhelming compared to what happens earlier in the movie. There have also been multiple notes requesting the need for some kind twist in the narrative.
These notes wouldn't be so bad to read if they were from drafts handed in back during the summer - as some will remember that production was actually delayed at that time so that Skyfall writers Neal Purvis and Robert Wade could take a whack at what had already been scripted by Oscar-winner John Logan. Unfortunately, Gawker says that the Spectre script was undergoing major revisions at least into November. Even though filming has already started, it's also said that the studio is still tinkering with the ending and trying to get it right before it's too late.
Even given all of this new information, my fingers are still crossed that Spectre call pull through and live up to our expectations. Sam Mendes gave us something truly special when he made Skyfall, and he has my confidence to straighten out this shaken ship and get it back on course.
Spectre will be arriving in theaters November 6th.
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"She's not at all impertinent," said Dorothy. "After all, Janet, servants are flesh and blood, like the rest of us, and this poor Marshall, although she's not the wisest of the wise, is a good-natured creature. What do you think she wanted?"
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From where they stood they obtained a very distinct although somewhat bird's-eye view of the winding avenue and quickly approaching carriage. Mrs. Freeman's tall and familiar figure was too well known to be worthy, in that supreme moment, of even a passing comment. Miss Patience looked as angular and as like herself as ever; but a girl, who sat facing the two ladies—a girl who wore a large shady hat, and whose light dress and gay ribbons fluttered in the summer breeze—upon this girl the eyes of the four watchers in the "Lookout" tower were fixed with devouring curiosity.
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Tabah, a Minneapolis based 5-piece make music that is transportive. The band's newest single "Curtain Call," is a track that is difficult to categorize. At some points it feels like contemporary jazz, at others it is ultra chill indie pop. The synth playing is bubbly and calls to mind spacey ambient music. And then there are the captivating vocals of Cecelia Erholtz, a vocalist who sings with in a rich mezzo-soprano, reaching for notes at the top and bottom of her register.
Erholtz sings about the passage of time and how it changes the earth she occupies. As she sings these opaque and beautiful melodies it is easy to get lost in the depth of her voice. "Curtain Call" was recorded live to tape, which gives the track an unmistakably lo fi aesthetic. It is a track that is pure loveliness and will make you want to contemplate your own existence all day long.
We got the opportunity to ask the band some questions recently. Find out more below!
Why music? What's in it for you?
Cecelia Erholtz: Music acts as it's own language of emotional expression. Intervallic communication bringing understanding and connectivity to life's temporary overtones. We use it to express thoughts and feelings that we might find hard to convey without it. Music, outside our own playing, can provide a starting place to search for universal meaning, but also provides a platform for TABAH to share our personal experiences on matters of life, death, relationships, destruction and perseverance. By capturing those vibrations together, we create something that is a tangible representation of our thoughts and feelings.
Do you have an official origin story? If so, what's the unofficial version?
Charlie Bruber: In the summer of 2013, Charlie and Cecelia were playing in a Minneapolis folk group called Chants & Seas. That summer they decided they wanted to push for a project that they could expand their musical boundaries. From a jazz gig, later that summer, they met Murphy and began playing gigs as a trio. Soon after, Andrew joined the group on keys. We wanted another guitar to compliment Cecelia, someone who could intertwine with her intricate guitar parts. She had a great friend, but he lived 4 hours away, so for a year Jeff drove that 4 hours each way to jam on weekends and play shows. Moving down to the cities in October of 2015, Jeff was a part of the family and the 5 piece ensemble was complete. Alongside the band, we have been building a studio space in Minneapolis that will truly be our temple. A labor of love that has helped us grow in ways we never thought possible and hope will continue to push our creative efforts.
We're NPR lovers ourselves. How has it been, having the support of your local station?
Andrew Seitz: It's been amazing to have the support of our local station! They've helped us tremendously by spreading our music and expanding our listener base. The encouragement we've gotten from them has given us confidence to keep pursuing our dreams.
You've solidified what some would call a 'mystical' following in your hometown. Now that you're pursuing a nation-wide tour, how does that change your mindset?
Jeff Ley: We hope to bring that same energy to every show while we are on the road. The title "Tabah" that we've given to ourselves gives a sense of constant evolution. Our goal in bringing this on the road is to meet new friends and fans (trying to coin the term frands) that we can learn from and share with. The Twin Cities have provided us with a home to cultivate our sound, and now we're seeking experiences from our travels to inspire fresh ideas and new ways of thinking.
Symmetry Somewhere is out just over a month from now. What will you be doing in the meantime?
Murphy Janssen: We continue to work as hard as we can to get our name out there, whether by making and releasing videos for this record, writing new material for records to follow, and engaging with our listeners to create friendships. Right now we are working with local Twin Cities artists to design custom record jackets for a special edition of Symmetry Somewhere. It's been a good way to channel some of this pre-release energy while collaborating with and supporting those artists who have helped us throughout this process. We also just purchased an RV, so we'll be learning how to operate and parallel park a big rig!
How do you stay inspired to continually create new music?
Charlie Bruber: Life is pretty short. Understanding the brevity of it makes us want to put out as much content as we can, while we can. We are all constantly listening to different music and sharing from the experiences in our own personal lives. With five of us in the group there is always someone with an idea or experience that we then can collectively feed off of to create something new as a unit.
Where do you feel most comfortable as artists? On stage, in the studio, on the road, or somewhere else?
Jeff Ley: Each place has its own unique feel to work within. We came up with some inspiring material in the studio. Welcome to 1979 provided us with a creative environment where we felt at liberty to try anything. The stage is a different sort of canvas, one where your creativity is limited by the forward motion of time. When you know you can't do another take, it's best to adopt a mentality where you don't have to think, but just express, knowing that you'll be in good hands with four of your best friends around you. This upcoming tour is our first big road trip, and we're excited to see what it brings. We'll let you know what it's like when we get there!
Is there a particular state of mind a listener ought to have to best connect with your new album?
Cecelia Erholtz: Perhaps a state of openness and self-reflection? We're not saying you need to listen in dark isolation with candles and incense! This record was made by friends and you should listen to it as a friend amongst friends. It's not simply a melancholy album, although there are parts where you might find yourself reflecting silently. It is not a party album, although there are some catchy songs that make you groove. With this first full-length we tried to encapsulate a lot of the emotions we've felt in these first few years of being a band. Keeping in mind we are all human, the differences amongst us fall to the wayside and we are able to embrace honest expression.
Any funny or memorable moments you could share from the recording process of Symmetry Somewhere?
Cecelia Erholtz: With this record being our first two-week session in a studio setting, there were a ton. From some tense and cathartic moments of our Synth Boys working as a team, to Murphy finding an old Linn Drum machine and creating an entire percussion section on a track. Outside of recording, Chris allowed us the amazing opportunity to listen to one of our favorite albums, Dark Side of the Moon, in quadrophonic. We also had some of our great friends come down and film a couple of days to make a mini-documentary of our experiences, so hopefully everybody can get the vinyl which includes a link to download that video.
Anything else you'd like to let the readers of Impose Magazine know?
Charlie Bruber: We hope you enjoy 'Curtain Call' featured in this interview. That song comes from the early days of this band and has grown along with us since. An older version is featured on our debut EP we released in 2015, Time Will Come. If you are intrigued by Tabah and our music, that is the place to start. We hope you're excited for the upcoming record, because we certainly are. We will be touring throughout the US this year, so follow us and we hope we can see you out at a show!
Keep up with Tabah here.


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Jouvet was the first to localize the trigger zone for REM sleep and dreaming in the brain stem. In this book he provides a neurobiological and psychological analysis of sleep and dreaming. According to his findings, a dream is the vehicle employed by an organism to cancel or archive the day's experiences on the basis of a genetic program. Dreaming is a process that absorbs a lot of energy.
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Home Business Water Grabbing: The Truth about the World's Water Supply
Water Grabbing: The Truth about the World's Water Supply
Hidden behind the façade of health crisis and other current issues is the great water grabbing by the world's richest families and entities. These people compete by any means necessary to grab the important "commodities" such as freshwater to satisfy their greed and appetite for today's economic debauchery and game of ruthlessness. Not satisfied in controlling the production of food and food related technologies, they also sought to privatize and monopolize the system that deals with the most essential human need; claiming power over the resources underneath the land at the expense of violating human rights. And as giant nations like China, the EU, and the US demand a vast amount of water to support not only their very "precious and sacred" diet but also their wild capitalist machine, places like the Middle East, Africa, and many places in Asia also suffer water scarcity.
It is reported that almost one million people die from water-related issues every year while many provinces of many countries suffer the lack of proper access to drinking water; leading to poor quality of life or even high mortality rate. According to Jim Galloway, author of MyWaterEarth&Sky, "a site that deals with water-related information, products, ideas, news, politics, and technology":
"The Water Scarcity problems on earth have risen so high that water has become the oil in this new Frontier of Economic Globalism.,,
Even though humans around the world need clean water to survive only 1 in 9 people around the globe actually get it. As far back 2010 the United Nations recognized that more people were dying from lack of water than from acts of violence including war…
The biggest part the world's water problem that is scarcity is that out of all the water that exist on earth only 2.5 % of that water is drinkable. Water distribution is extremely expensive. Places like Africa struggle to find the monies even to start the necessary infrastructure it would take to distribute sources of water to the people that need it the most."
The concept of "water grabbing" has been in the grassroots consciousness for years and many international organizations have been talking about this ever since the beginning. Though found in different forms, it exists and much like health care, it is clearly an important social problem to be collectively solved. Because of very obvious power imbalance and injustices around the water issue, movements from different countries have emerged and have been fighting for years to reclaim their right to this essential need. All over the world, water grabbing and privatization of this natural resource by big companies is happening; done in a clandestine and deliberate operation while securing huge amount of profit especially from the ordinary public. As reported by Jim Galloway:
"Private ownership of water utilities has been growing worldwide for more than a decade. The number of people served by private water companies grew from 51 million in 1990 to nearly 300 million in 2002, according to the Journal of Water Resources Planning and Management. In the United States, each person, on average, uses about 150 gallons of water daily. In Britain, that per-person average falls to 30 gallons a day. In the world's poorer countries, such as Kenya, millions of people subsist on less than 5 gallons a day."
Monumental histories such as in Cochabamba and in Flint Michigan are just some of the many places in which powerful corporations have succeeded in stealing the water sources from the people, sometimes resulting to brutal government violence and civil war. What big water companies do is take no responsibility on improving the water situation or even contributes to the problem so that the public cannot have safe and secure access, therefore making them dependent on their services which would cost more than the usual. And just because the public has no good access to drinking water, for example, they would choose to buy or use bottled water from the companies that have limitless access to clean water. Talking about this ruthless scheme back in Flint, Galloway continued:
"The corporate multinational, Nestle Company, was pumping the equivalent of 100,000 times an average Michigan resident's water use into plastic water bottles for sale at about $1 a bottle across American Midwest. For this amount, Nestle Corp. pays $ 200.00 annually for the water bill."
Mining is another huge industry that does not only use water but also destroys its sources. Along with deforestation, mining destroys the ecology on a super massive scale, leaving all inhabitants and dependents hungry and devastated. Affecting not only the food and water supply, global mining corporations can own huge part of the land. Because of this system of water marketing started by countries like Australia and the US, governments in many places have also allowed big investors and multinational corporations to privatize and trade water even at the expense of ordinary public. And because these corporations have financial power over the governments, they can do practically whatever they want, even denying access to the people. People, especially from very poor countries, usually become voiceless and powerless to take action against the water grabbers because governments often favor and protect them.
Finally, explaining about who are the biggest companies and families that holds the rights to these huge water supplies, Galloway wrote:
"It's a Big Boy's Game. Familiar sounding banks and investing powerhouse Companies like Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan Chase, Citigroup, UBS, Deutsche Bank, Credit Suisse, Macquarie Bank, Barclays Bank, the Blackstone Group, Allianz, and HSBC Bank, among others, are consolidating their control over water. Wealthy tycoons and Texas Billionaires such as T. Boone Pickens, Fellow Texas Billionaire former President George H.W. Bush and his family, Hong Kong's Li Ka-Shing, Philippines' Manuel V. Pangilinan and other Filipino billionaires, and others are also buying thousands of acres of land with aquifers, lakes, water rights, water utilities, and shares in water engineering and technology companies all over the world.
At the same time that water rights were becoming news, citizens of the USA were being targeted for controlling water for self-sustaining reasons…
The Elite Mega Banks and Investment firms along with Billionaire investors like Filipino Tycoon Manuel V. Pangilinan, Warren Buffet and Hong Kong Multibillionaire Li Ka-Shing's are shopping worldwide for deals. Back in America where infrastructure-privatization fever is unstoppable, many local and state governments are just giving it up under financial and budgetary strains…"
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Formula One racing's governing body the FIA have published the official entry list for 2017, with just four seats - including Nico Rosberg's vacated drive at Mercedes - left to be filled.
The Silver Arrows only have Lewis Hamilton confirmed for the forthcoming season following Rosberg's decision to retire after clinching his first world championship crown. Speculation continues to swirl about the identity of Rosberg's replacement.
Sauber also have one seat open, alongside Marcus Ericsson, while Manor are yet to confirm either of their 2017 drivers. Team have until the eve of the 2017 season opener in Australia to formally confirm their line-ups.
The entry list also confirms the numbers that rookies Stoffel Vandoorne and Lance Stroll will use for the season. Vandoorne will carry the #2 on his McLaren, while Stroll will race with #18 at Williams.


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The King of All the World () is a 2021 musical drama film directed and written by Carlos Saura. A Mexico-Spain co-production, the cast is led by Ana de la Reguera, Manuel García Rulfo, Damián Alcázar, Enrique Arce, Manolo Cardona, Isaac Hernández and Greta Elizondo.

Plot
Manuel—a stage director—invites Sara—a renowned choreographer—to help him with a new musical. They cast Inés—a young dancer—to star in the musical act.

Cast

Production
A Mexico-Spain international co-production, The King of All the World was produced by Pipa Films and Pacha Inversiones y Producciones Audiovisuales, in collaboration with Canal 44 and COFIEJ and with support from EFICINE and the Universidad de Guadalajara. Vittorio Storaro worked as director of cinematography. Eusebio Pacha took over production duties. Filming took place in Guadalajara, Jalisco, primarily at the Conjunto Santander de Artes Escénicas. It began on 4 March 2019 and wrapped on 15 April 2019.

Release
The film screened on 4 October 2021 at the 36th Guadalajara Film Festival (FICG). It is set to screen at the 66th Valladolid Film Festival (SEMINCI). Distributed by Syldavia Cinema, it will be theatrically released in Spain on 12 November 2021. It is also selected as opening film at the 52nd International Film Festival of India to be screened on 20 November 2021.

See also

 List of Spanish films of 2021

References

External links
 The King of All the World at ICAA's Catálogo de Cinespañol

2020s Spanish-language films
2021 films
2020s Spanish films
Films shot in Mexico
2020s dance films
2020s musical drama films
Mexican musical drama films
Spanish musical drama films
Films directed by Carlos Saura

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This is a very colorful and omelet, the sweetness of the corn and carrot are perfectly balanced by the spice of the peppers.
In a little saucepan, cook the corn with a pinch of salt and little water. Once they cook, add in the grated carrot, salt and pepper and sauté for less than a minute. Turn off the heat and set aside. Combine the chopped cilantro and peppers in another cup and set aside.
In a medium sized bowl, add all the eggs and beat them until they double in quantity.
Heat up a medium-large saucepan. When it starts to smoke, turn the heat to medium; grease the pan with some non stick cooking spray. Pour about ¾ cup of the beaten eggs. Turn the pan around, to make a wide omelet. Scoop about ½ cup of the carrot mixture and place it in the middle of the omelet. Sprinkle about ½ cup of the pepper and cilantro mixture around it. Add in the grated cheese. Cover and let cook until the egg cooks through and cheese melts. Flip one edge over the other to make it a semi circle. Serve hot. Enjoy!


Honor 7X price in India was revealed today at an event in London, where the company also showcasedthe Honor V10; the 32GB and 64GB storage variants will cost Rs. 12,999 and Rs. 15,999, respectively. The handset goes on sale on Thursday in the country, and will be available via Amazon. The highlight of the Honor 7X (Review) are its 5.93-inch bezel-less full-HD+ curved display with 18:9 aspect ratio and dual camera setup on the back (16-megapixel + 2-megapixel). Other key features include the octa-core HiSilicon Kirin 659 SoC, 4GB RAM, microSD support up to 256GB, 4G VoLTE support, 8-megapixel front camera, and 3340mAh battery.
With the Redmi 5 and Redmi 5 Plus launch just two days away, video teasers have been released onlineto drum up hype. However, the videos only show the 18:9 aspect ratio displays and the lack of capacitive buttons in front, something that was apparent from the images officially released on Monday. Previous leaks have pointed to three variants of the handset, with 2/ 3/ 4GB RAM and 16/ 32/ 64GB storage options. Other than that, fans can expect a 3200mAh battery, 5.7-inch bezel-less display, 12-megapixel rear camera, 5-megapixel front camera, and MIUI 9 from the new Redmi 5 model.
At its Google for India event in New Delhi, the company launched a single app that will provide the unified Google experience. Named Google Go, the app integrates Search, Voice Search, GIFs, YouTube, Translate, and Maps, along with Facebook, Instagram and CricBuzz. It also offers search trends and top stories from the Web on any particular topics. Weighing less than 5MB, the app is aimed at smartphones with less than 1GB of RAM, is available for download from Google Play, and will come preloaded on Android Go devices.
Google also announced Oreo Go at the event, an Android Oreo version optimised for low-end handsets. Google says optimised apps will take 50 percent less storage, and the average app startup time will be 15 percent faster because of this initiative. It will come with Google Play Protect, and Data Saver turned on by default. The Files Go app was announced at the event, aimed at helping users save storage, find files faster and share files offline (Google claims 200 times faster than Bluetooth) with nearby handsets. Along with these, Google Assistant for Jio Phone was announced at the event.
Google made several other announcements at the event. Chief among them was the introduction of the "India-first" Two-Wheeler mode in Google Maps, which has been designed to help bikers in the country find the route most suitable for their vehicles. It includes customised routing, voice-guided navigation, and enhanced landmark navigation.
The Internet search giant also revealed that its Tez payments app will cross 12 million active users in the next couple of days; the figure stood at 7.5 million five weeks ago. Google says Tez has processed 140 million transactions since launch, and quoting NPCI data, claimed that in the October-November period, it accounted for 70 percent of transactions on BHIM UPI. The company also plans to take its free public Wi-Fi service beyond railway stations in India.
Reliance Jio 4G download speed its peak of 21.9Mbps in October, according to TRAI's MySpeed app, beating its previous high of 19.123Mbps. Jio is followed by Vodafone at 8.7Mbps, and Idea Cellular is at third spot is 8.6Mbps; Airtel rounds up the list with 7.5Mbps average 4G download speed. As for uploads, Idea continues to be on top, with average 4G upload speed of 6.4Mbps in October. Vodafone is fairly close at 5.9Mbps, while Jio and Airtel are far behind at 4.1Mbps and 3.5Mbps, respectively.
Barely a month old, Google Pixel 2 will be available for as low as Rs. 39,999 in the Flipkart Big Shopping Days sale, which starts on Thursday and ends on Saturday. The discount includes flat discount of Rs. 11,001 and additional Rs. 10,000 that will be subject to card partners in the sale; there will also be exchange discounts of up to Rs. 18,000, and buyback guarantee of Rs. 36,500. Pixel 2 aside, there will be a Rs. 2,000 discount on Xiaomi Mi A1, "unbelievable offers" on iPhones, and the "biggest ever" iPhone X sale in Flipkart Big Shopping Days. Xiaomi Redmi 5A, Micromax Canvas Infinity Pro, and Infinix Zero5 Pro will go on sale for the first time in the Flipkart sale as well.
Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (2017) has made an appearance on the US FCC certification website, suggesting its launch may not be far away. Key specifications of Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (2017) have leaked online courtesy a separate leak, which suggests the handset will have a 4.8-inch HD display, Android 7.1.1 Nougat, 1.4GHz quad-core Exynos 7570 chip, 3GB RAM, 32GB onboard storage, 12-megapixel rear camera sensor, and a 7-megapixel front camera sensor.
Jabra has launched the Elite 25e Bluetooth headphones with 18-hour battery life in the Indian market. Priced at Rs. 3,999, the new headphones feature Bluetooth 4.1 connectivity, IP54 certification for wind- and water-resistance, and a dedicated volume control button that can call up Siri or Google Assistant. It will vibrate to indicate incoming calls, features music control buttons, and can read aloud incoming messages. The new Jabra Elite 25e can pair with up to 8 devices, and supports 2 simultaneously active connections.


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Olive Lake Campground (OR)
Umatilla National Forest
Nestled on the edge of a lake, high in the Blue Mountains of Eastern Oregon, this popular campground is only 8 miles west of the historic Fremont Powerhouse and 12 miles west of the old mining town of Granite. The campground features 28 campsites and 7 accessible toilet facilities. Other features include a 2-mile hiking trail around the lake with nearby access to wilderness and scenic area trails, a boat ramp and 2 docks. There is no potable water or garbage service, so please pack your garbage home.
Besides beautiful scenery, the lake offers many opportunities for wildlife viewing--particularly a nesting pair of osprey that return annually. Activities in this area include fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, hunting, and photography. Within 20 miles are several historic sites.
The campground features 20 tent/RV campsites, 2 group sites, 6 tent only sites and 7 accessible toilet facilities. Other features include a 2-mile hiking trail around the lake with nearby access to wilderness and scenic area trails, a boat ramp and 2 docks, and an interpretive sign. There is no potable water or garbage service, so please pack your garbage home. Potable water can be obtained from Fremont Powerhouse, 7 miles east of the campground from May 15-Sept 30.
Dogs must be on a leash at all times.
No discharging firearms (including bow/arrows) or possession of fireworks within the campground.
No OHVs are allowed within the campground or on FS Road 10 unless they are on a trailer.
Check-out time is 12:00pm. Check-in time is 2:00pm.
Some campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Sites 1-13 are within the part of the campground hardest hit by beetle killed trees. Anticipate very little shade and numerous stumps. Rehabilitation work will continue for several years.
Be bear aware; keep all food out of reach or locked inside your vehicle and remove all food from the area after eating.
Don't Move Firewood: Please protect Pacific Northwest forests by preventing the spread of invasive species. Firewood can carry insects and diseases that can threaten the health of our forests. You can make a difference by obtaining and burning your firewood near your camping destination. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
Camping or otherwise occupying a single location (including leaving camping equipment and/or related supplies) for a period longer than 14 consecutive calendar days is prohibited. 'Location' means the occupied area, the occupied campsite, and the National Forest System lands in the immediate vicinity thereof.
Additional vehicles will require an additional fee paid on site.
Trash service is not available at this site; please pack home your garbage.
Motorized boats are allowed on the lake, but no wakes must be observed. Also no water skiing or personal watercraft permitted.
This lake is sometimes used as a dipping site to support fire suppression efforts. If you see a helicopter with a bucket hanging underneath coming toward the lake, please get off the lake no matter how far away you are.
The area around Olive Lake is rich in history. The dam and gates on the north side of the lake were constructed as part of a hydroelectric system to support gold mining activities within the northern Blue Mountain Region. Historically, water from the lake flowed through a wooden pipeline to the Fremont Powerhouse, where it was used to produce electricity for mines and towns in the area. Fremont Powerhouse is located approximately 7 miles east and the historic moning town of Granite is 12 miles east of Olive Lake along Forest Road 73.
A 2-mile hiking trail encircles the lake, providing access to more secluded spots where solitude can be enjoyed. Bicyclists can also enjoy the trail although there are a couple of spots bikes might need to be walked, depending on skill level. Anglers can fish for rainbow trout, cutthroat trout, brook trout, and kokanee and crawfish boils are a popular dinner option. There are 2 boat docks adjacent to the campground, as well as a boat ramp and trailer parking. Motorized boats are allowed on the lake, but wakes and jet skis are not allowed. There are opportunities for viewing wildlife such as deer, elk, bear, river otters, and osprey. Mushroom and berry picking are available in season. Other nearby trails access the North John Day Wilderness Area and Vinegar Hill Scenic Area. An interpretive sign about the beetle infestation is located in a few spots within the campground.
P.O. Box 158 Ukiah OR 97880
For campground inquiries, please call: (541) 427-3231
From Ukiah, OR travel south to County Road 1475 (turns into Forest Service Road 52 after 5 miles). Go about 48.5 mile to the town of Granite. Instead of entering the town, turn right onto County Road 24/Forest Service Road (FSR) 10 and travel about 3.5 miles to the end of the pavement. Follow the gravel road up to the right (FSR 10). Travel about 9 miles on FSR 10. Turn right on FSR 1000480 and travel about 1/4 miles into the campground.
Site 11, Loop Olive Lake, Type Standard Nonelectric
Site 25, Loop Olive Lake, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
Site 1, Loop Olive Lake, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
Site 13, Loop Olive Lake, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
Site 16A, Loop Olive Lake, Type Standard Nonelectric
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Alvada Construction has been in the construction business since 1987 and has operated as ACI Const. Co., Inc. since 2003. Today we continue to be known as Alvada Construction or simply Alvada. Prior to its incorporation, Alvada did business as Kirk Bros. Co., Inc., which began in1969. With over 45 years in the competitive, commercial construction industry, Alvada offers a wide range of construction services including General Contracting, Construction Management, Design Build, Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings, Trucking and Industrial Services.
Alvada has a diversified background as construction manager, design/build contractor and constructor of both public and private businesses, schools, commercial and industrial renovations. With a large part of Alvada's business coming from repeat customers, Alvada puts a strong emphasis on building trust with its customers – something that brings them back.
Alvada operates a highly skilled and capable workforce with the capabilities necessary to manage a project of any size. Alvada's estimating staff offers its customers cost effective, creative solutions with experience in virtually every area of construction. Alvada's qualified project management staff gives your project the expertise and attention it deserves. This expertise saves customers both time and money.
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Also did you notice how that new black hole picture they just released looks exactly like one of those magnet vortexes you showed in a prior video. Talk about things that should make you go hmm. And you wonder why nobody teaches magnetics properly. For someone so smart you sure are gullible. Let me guess you believe in the relitivity lie too. In truth relitivity relies on my model and theory and destroys ball gravity.
Cool.. didn't know others were doing this too. I have a cache of these but a different type / model mine have larger bases which clamp onto things. I can adjust the light frequency on them as well.
Looks like the lights are way too small to give pleasing results. Do you have sample photos using this thing?
Macro. small. pinpoint. They were designed for microscopics – so yeah they are limited in terms of total coverage.. depending on size. It's a good but kind of limited tool> I picked up a bunch because I do actual microscope videos.. will have to experiment with macro and see how effective it is and what the limitations are. Ken rarely shows his own work which I find very strange.


The nation's major logistics sector representatives, the Freight Transport Association (FTA) and the Road Haulage Association (RHA), have welcomed this week's announcement that fuel duty is to be frozen in the UK for another 12 months.
Unveiled as part of the chancellor's new summer Budget, the freeze will mean duty will be maintained at its present level for the remainder of 2015, at a minimum.
FTA deputy chief executive James Hookham commented: "The chancellor has listened to the voice of industry by keeping fuel duty at current levels, which is to be welcomed.
"However, the government has emphasised that its primary objective is to protect the UK economy. We believe that reducing fuel duty would make a huge contribution to this objective."
The FTA has cited research showing the positive impact that a 3p per litre cut in this tax could have for the economy as a whole. Indeed, he claimed that the high level of tax on fuel at present means that the UK has witnessed just a 13 per cent average cut in prices at the pumps in the last year, despite a 43 per cent drop in global oil prices.
Meanwhile, RHA chief executive Richard Burnett echoed this sentiment, stating that while his organisation would rather have seen a 3p per litre cut in duty, the fact that prices will be maintained at their present level for another year is something to celebrate.
"The freeze on fuel duty continues the very positive policy of the last government and will give a massive boost to business confidence," he concluded.


Let's celebrate Canada day this year in style. Enjoy Style and great savings when you visit us at Party Warehouse outlet. Come and pick up your flags, confetti, balloons and get custom banners made .We also carry Red and white Tableware for your themed party needs .


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Being the capital of Japan, Tokyo is a combination of modernity and tradition. And there are so many things you can do! But not all of them have to be main tourist attractions. So check these ideas out and let us know what you think!
Watching Sumo in action is one of the best cultural moments you can have in Japan. And to experience this centuries' old sport up close and personal, visit a stable, most of which are located in the Ryogoku district. Perhaps even get your photo taken with some of the sumo wrestlers after the practice is finished!
The Robot Restaurant is a crazy experience that will have you eating under neon lights and watching robot dances…. need I say more?
If you do end up going to watch the Sumo practice, then why not go to an actual tournament? Just make sure you go on the right months to catch one!
The Tsukiji Market, recently having moved to Toyosu Market, is definitely something to experience. And whether you shop or just watch the freshly caught fish being brought in, it's something you need on your to-do list in Tokyo.
It is the latest technology. It takes you in to another world. You can be running across the jungle with lions moving right next to you or you can be on a roller coaster that is going straight into a volcano. You can experience all sort of stuff with Virtual reality. There are a lot of exciting places that has Virtual reality so don't forget to go there.
If you want to try out ramen that's not instant, then definitely check out the ramen vending machines all throughout Tokyo. Just find one and choose the flavor you want.
You can ride through the streets of Tokyo in a go-kart dressed as your favorite Mario character. Definitely something to put on Instagram!
If you get tired from all the rushing around, you can have some peaceful moments viewing cherry blossoms. So catch them during March and April.
You can buy cosplay costumes from Cospatio. Being one of the largest cosplay stores in Tokyo, it has a wide variety of costumes to offer. So now you can dress up as your favorite character and have fun at anime con.
You can have a peaceful walk in the beautiful Yoyogi Park. The park holds historical significance and is perfect for a nice sunny day and picnic.
If you want a great experience in Tokyo that isn't just the main attractions, then definitely try these ideas out and let us know what you think!


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Woolworths admits to spying on 'high value' pokies punters
Woolworths has admitted that some staff at its poker machine venues spied on high value customers and gave them free drinks in a bid to keep them gambling.
An investigation into those allegations revealed widespread violations of the company's own responsible gambling values.
Woolworths has officially accepted the findings of the inquiry and subsequently sacked and reprimanded staff at 22 venues, including 20 hotels in Queensland.
The company said that while it would investigate other claims, it admits that some Queensland venues were operating a "customer service program" for over six months.
Earlier this year, anti-pokies campaigner and federal MP Andrew Wilkie raised concerns that some staff at Woolworths operated Australian Leisure and Hospitality Group (ALH) were spying on some "high value" customers in their bid to increase revenue.
The staff compiled a profile of these punters, taking note of their personal lives and betting behaviour.
A whistleblower also revealed the staff recorded the "ins and outs" of the punters, including the footy team they support.
"We're actually writing it down so that we can get people to stay for as long as possible, to put as much money into the machines as possible," the whistleblower said.
A statement from Australian Leisure and Hospitality Group (ALH) said the scheme "gave rise to instances of ALH employees recording descriptive information about gaming customers in a manner that was below ALH's expectations and contrary to its policies."
Wilkie insisted it was time ALH got rid of all its poker machines.
"If they really want to protect their corporate reputation, frankly, they should get out of poker machines," he said.
"If they are going to keep poker machines, they should put in place effective harm minimisation, $1 maximum bets and mandatory pre-commitment."


"Go out in the woods, go out. If you don't go out in the woods nothing will ever happen and your life will never begin." ― Clarissa Pinkola Estés, Women Who Run With the Wolves.
Photo: Hong Kong, a city where I'm always astounded at how concrete and glass collide with the vividly green.
In the rural west of Nepal, where I spent two weeks trekking in areas only accessible on foot, I relearnt what it was like to be wild. Your house is a tent pitched at the intersection of two rivers. Your kitchen a small gas cooker perched on a rock. Your shower a cup and a bar of soap in the icy river. Your bathroom a shovel. Your living area the ground under a tree. Your daily commute is along ancient pathways of uneven stone. Your lunch spot a patch of grass in the shade. Your gym is a sarong on the ground and your bed, a small tent and the only piece of inside for any particular day.
Our lives played out in the wilderness and I wanted to bring this connectedness to nature back home, but life back in the city is slightly different. We live, eat, wash, and sleep in houses, we commute in cars, and we spend our days working behind computers. I couldn't exactly pitch a tent in the mountains and spend the rest of my days scorching my skin to bits in the African sun.
But I didn't want to break this connection to nature either. We so easily fall into our routines and get busy with being busy that days easily go by without any contact with nature apart from a few brisk walks across parking lots or jogs along highways.
How do we connect with the wilderness when we live in cities and suburbs?
It's easier than we think, we just have to broaden our concept of what the wilderness is. We have to become a little more flexible and open to how we see nature and soon there'll be space for both our busy indoor lives and the wilderness. And I promise you, your indoor lives will be enriched once you rediscover your outside life.
When we think of the wilderness, or an experience in nature, we think of hiking in the mountains, swimming in the ocean, or sitting under the stars, far away from the city lights. We want nature reserves and untouched wilderness.
These places are wonderful – we should definitely make an effort to let them recharge us. But that's just the thing: it takes effort. Very few of us have the luxury of having a wild mountain or a secluded beach within walking distance of our indoor spaces.
In her TED talk, Nature is everywhere – we just need to learn to see it, Emma Harris reckons we've become a bit snobbish about what we believe is nature. She says all these 'untouched' parks and pieces of wilderness are in actual fact very much touched by humans. Most places on earth have been influenced in some way by humans. So rather than going in search of something that's untouched – which is very difficult and highly unlikely – why not open ourselves up to the nature that thrives right outside our indoors?
Emma talks about appreciating the plants, critters, bushes, and creatures that bloom in empty lots. Nature is doing it's own thing in these spaces and even though the plants aren't rare, labelled, and neatly trimmed, they're still nature. Step outside your front door or your office and you're bound to find nature. It might be a tree, a small patch of grass, or even a plant that burrowed through the paving and stuck its head out in between the cracks in the cement.
Look at the birds. Countless bird species have adapted excellently in cities. In this podcast Philip Silva and Kim Todd explain how rock pigeons, house sparrows and red-tailed hawks have adapted to American cities. Even in the most dense part of your city, you're bound to spot some birds if you take the time to notice them.
It's not just about noticing the nature just beyond our indoor spaces. It's about spending time with it. Find a spot that's close to your home – no more than a two-minute walk – and go there often. Sit on the ground and really notice what nature is doing around you. Go there at different times of the day, in different weather conditions, and different seasons and just notice what nature is doing and how it changes. Note the first bird noise you hear when you sit down. Count all the sounds you pick up. Look at how the bugs behave, how the leaves move in the breeze.
It's unlikely your sit spot will be completely pure. There will likely be traffic rushing by, the sounds of construction, or tall buildings and pylons within sight. Don't let this spoil the nature that's around you. On the contrary, allow it become part of your experience. We're not trying to pretend that our everyday lives don't exist. All we're doing is acknowledging and noticing all the nature that also exists here.
Somewhere near you there's bound to be a city park, a garden, or even a sidewalk in between houses and apartment buildings where you can walk safely. Go on walks to see the wilderness among the concrete. Leave your headphones at home and try not to get distracted by the other ways you could be spending your time. Walk fast or slow, but make sure you notice anything and everything wild.
You will also notice cars and people, so make that part of your walk. Bring in everything that's happening, growing, or living, right at that moment when you walk past it. Be present. Notice the air you breathe even if you smell fumes. Feel the sun, the wind, or the chill on your face. Allow all the sensations the earth is providing to become part of your world. You'll likely get back and find yourself concentrating much better on those things you 'should've' been doing.
"Walking, ideally, is the state in which the mind, the body, and the world are aligned. Walking allows us to be in our bodies and in the world without being made busy by them It leaves us free to think without being wholly lost in our thoughts." – Rebecca Solnit, Wanderlust.
These are simple ways to bring nature back into your indoor life. They won't consume your time like a long hike in the mountains, although that long hike in the mountains will fuel you on a completely different level as the nature in the city will.
Go find nature in the everyday. It's right there waiting for you. Waiting for you to allow it to infuse your indoor life with the wilderness.


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NC DOL: Does "Subpart D - Safety for Agricultural Equipment" Apply to You?
Does "Subpart D - Safety for Agricultural Equipment" Apply to You?
Subpart D provides for the protection of employees from the hazards associated with moving machinery parts of farm field equipment, farmstead equipment, and cotton gins used in any agricultural operation.
Do employees use farm field equipment, farmstead equipment, or cotton gins? If yes, then you need to comply with the standard on guarding of farm field equipment, farmstead equipment, and cotton gins as it applies to all farm field equipment, farmstead equipment, and cotton gins. This standard is broken out in 4 sections: paragraph (a) - general requirements for all equipment, paragraph (b) - farm field equipment, paragraph (c) - farmstead equipment and paragraph (d) - cotton gins.
A guard or shield is a barrier designed to protect against employee contact with a heard created by a moving machinery part.
Click on the tabs below for more information based on the type of equipment used: farm field equipment, farmstead equipment and cotton gins.
Additional related information can be found on the agricultural safety and health (ASH) webpage and on the A-Z topics page for machine guarding.
Do employees use farm field equipment?
If yes, then you also need to comply paragraph (b) of the standard on guarding of farm field equipment, farmstead equipment, and cotton gins as it applies to farm field equipment. It provides requirements pertaining to power-take-off guarding, and other power transmission components (i.e., guarding, safety sign warnings, not removing guards). This is in addition to paragraph (a) which applies to all covered equipment.
Farm field equipment means tractors or implements, including self-propelled implements, or any combination thereof used in agricultural operations.
Do employees use farmstead equipment?
If yes, then you also need to comply with paragraph (c) of the standard on guarding of farm field equipment, farmstead equipment, and cotton gins as it applies to farmstead equipment. It provides requirements pertaining to power-take-off guarding, signs for power drive safety shields, other power transmission components (i.e., guarding, safety sign warnings, not removing guards), and electrical disconnect means (i.e., maintenance and servicing, signage). This is in addition to paragraph (a) which applies to all covered equipment.
Farmstead equipment means agricultural equipment normally used in a stationary manner. This includes, but is not limited to, materials handling equipment and accessories for such equipment whether or not the equipment is an integral part of a building.
Do employees use cotton gins?
If yes, then you also need to comply with paragraph (d) of the standard on guarding of farm field equipment, farmstead equipment, and cotton gins as it applies to cotton gins. It provides requirements pertaining to power transmission components (i.e., guards), functional components (i.e., guards), and warning devices. This is in addition to paragraph (a) which applies to all covered equipment.
Cotton gins are systems of machines which condition seed cotton, separate lint from seed, convey materials, and package lint cotton.


Can you guess a simple way you can convert visitors into customers? It's through your value proposition.
Shopify is everything you need to sell everywhere.
Value propositions are so effective that when we tested them on KISSmetrics and Crazy Egg, we found that good ones helped boost our conversion rate by over 10%.
Write a great value proposition by finding your documents in 3 clicks or less.
The hardest part about the whole process is that your value proposition needs to be short, simple, and easy to understand.
So, do you have a value proposition on your website?
P.S. If you need help with creating a value proposition go here.
By the way, Could I get to know how much of your time in a day you give to writing?
Thanks for Sharing! Nice Article!
Nitin, glad we could reach each other at the right time. Let me know if you need any help along the way. Looking forward to seeing how it all works out for you.
I spend a couple hours a day writing. On the weekends I spend more time.
I knew it! I knew it that you will say this that you spend very little time for writing.
But in a post here you advised that we all should write an article ourselves. How it is possible that you do it continuously? Have you trained your mind in such a way or it has been gifted my God?
Anyway, thanks for such great articles you write regularly and teach us Internet Marketing. Whenever anybody show interest to understand or learn Internet Marketing, I without any hesitation advice him to read Mr. Neil Patel.
Some good examples there Neil. Too many businesses fail to appreciate just how valuable a great value proposition can be.
Luke, glad you found them helpful. Value props can make or break a sale.
Great infographic Neil. Getting the vp right is as important as everything else. It's not only for a company as whole but also for projects, products and even content. A content value proposition doesnt have monetary cost but involves cost of time a reader needs to put in. If what you're telling is not worth the reader's time, you messed up on your VP.
Karan, not sure if I follow your logic. If your VP isn't concise and to the point it will hinder your ability to close a sale.
Dark and Gritty Book Cover Designs for Self-Publishing Authors That Help Increase Book Sales. Concepts Delivered in 72 Hours or Less!
Ditch the dark and gritty – sounds cool enough but has no meaning or worse is open to misunderstanding or limiting your audience. Your value statement is 'Book sales increased for self publishing authors. Sub-head Compelling sales concepts delivered in less than 3 days.
Adrijus, I would follow Tony's advice — ditch the fluff and go with the value statement's core.
@Tony and Neil – Dark and gritty is the design style that separates me from other cover designer. Most of them are generalists having 'get a book cover and increase your sales' taglines etc. I niche down with purpose. Maybe it's better to use 'Thriller/Horror/Mystery' instead of them tho.. hmm.. maybe it's clearer! Good to see your comments, thank you!
The whole point of a value proposition (or what used to be called a Unique Selling Proposition, or USP) is to differentiate yourself from what everyone else is doing, and that unavoidably means "limiting your audience".
That's exactly what it's supposed to do!
The weird thing about this niche-marketing stuff is that no sooner does an entrepreneur find a specific field he can dominate then someone comes along and tells him to dilute his focus, broaden his appeal, and try to please everybody – which is exactly what you don't want to do, and couldn't do anyway.
If it helps, I understood your proposition instantly and knew just what you were offering and liked it immediately.
'Dark and Gritty': may turn away some as not everyone understands.
'Self-Publishing Authors': serves positioning or niche'ing, so debatable.
'That Help': gives the 'may be' feel.
'Concepts Delivered': unnecessary detail just yet (you need them to get interested at this stage).
Lovely concise guide to what a value proposition is.
Think that summarizes what we do in one sentence, quite nicely, but I'm sure it could be optimised further. Would be great to have anyone elses thoughts on it.
Josh, I like it. However, there is one thing that is definitely missing. You need to provide a "unique" value for the reader. You have to distinguish yourself from other people in the marketplace — that's vital.
Yes good point, Neil. We'll work that into the heading on our home page so the value we provide our customers is obvious from the second they land on our site.
Good post Neil. We write value propositions constantly. They have been a great way to boost conversions. I always incorporate the 3 questions into the main headline. The 3 questions the headline should answer are: 1. What is it? 2. What or who is it about? 3. What do I get? (the visitor). This really helps with the bounce rate also.
Randy, awesome to see that you guys are doing it correctly. I really think conversions benefit most from good copy from VPs. Thanks for sharing!
It's the 1st time I heard about value proposition. Thanks.
Luke, let me know if you need any help.
Saurabh, it's all about finding the right designer. If you are doing it in-house make sure you replicate some models that you like on the web.
Thanks Neil..and yes I'm trying at my end, I will definitely follow your suggestion.
This post is such great timing. I'm working on my website and it's like you just pulled me out of the sinking sand.
I have such an almighty checklist that I was getting bogged down and moving away from stating the obvious.
Thanks for the reminder to K.I.S.S. – Keep It Simple Stupid!
I think you know what that means Neil 🙂 it's just for anyone who hasn't heard it before.
Mary, glad we could connect at the right time.
I think simplicity is key. Looking forward to hearing much more from you!
Great work Neil, Look a look at mine below.
Johnson, I like it. However, maybe you can toss a statistic or two in there?
Wow, this is great and right to the point. I've struggled with my own VP in terms of videos, slides, massive text, endless creative writing, and client interviews for my travel services.
Dave, glad I could help. Please let me know if you need any specific help!
Naresh, glad you liked it. Thanks for the feedback.
As always great advice from one of the best. Will put it to work for my small biz.
Adolf, glad you found it helpful. Looking forward to hearing much more from you.
Again, great post and infograph, Neil! I think this is an issue for so many businesses. I am a local marketer and I find so many marketers do not have a clear value prop/USP. I never had one for years.
I work with real estate agents and this is so common in that industry as well. "Good service" is not a value prop.
Adam, glad you found it helpful. I think at the end of the day it's important to really outline your points in a clear and precise manner. It's vital that people work on the VP if they want sustained great business.
I have been contemplating the development of some value propositions on a specific brand and this is what pulls up in my feed while I have some time to dive in. When this new product-market entry hits shelves I am going to owe you royalties Neil for the fantastic overview of this process.
Andrew, sorry about that — let me look into it.
No problem, just checked back its working fine now 🙂 Nice one too.
Thanks for another great post, Neil. I really like how you distinguished a value proposition from a positioning statement.
This is an important part of brand messaging that many businesses miss out on.
Vi, I think the distinction is something that has to be made — Thanks for the feedback.
Thanks again for this wonderful article. I just wonder how do you manage to create such compelling content every time? What's your inspiration?
Amit, I just have a passion for writing and that is really reflected on this blog. You just have to start writing and the inspiration will follow.
I guess I need not worry as long as I am not selling anything.
Once again a brilliant infographic.
To summarize, a good value proposition explains the benefit to customer instead of specifications of product.
Rohan, glad I could help. That pretty much sums it up. Let me know if you need help with anything else.
thanks for great infographics, what I get is understanding customer needs, knowing market demand and deal it with great offer, killer effective content, related images could drive the user and increase conversion.
Khurram, that pretty much sums it all up. Glad you found the article helpful. Please let me know if you need any other help.
I really struggle with this stuff, so your article is a great help.
What I did not get from your article, is where to place this masterpiece vp, once it is created. For max impact, I'm guessing on the home page, so its going to have to be really short and snappy or its using valuable real estate above the fold. am I right?
Mark, you are right on point. Alternatively, you can test out some landing page options to see which part of your site works best. There is no magic formula, you just need to test.
Hi Neil. I've got issues with viewing the info graphic on my iPad.
It's another learning method on How to Write a Great Value Proposition. This is very helpful and useful for bloggers. I learned and many great tips here. I like the presentation above. Thanks for sharing the article. Great post!
Sarah, glad you found it helpful. Let me know if there is any other way I can help.
Simple way of sealing the deal.
nice post Neil. It reminds me of the common saying "people buy benefits not features".
Isaac, it's very true and something I always keep in mind.
For last couple of weeks, i am planning to add few landing pages on my blog. But, i was not clear how to go with that. Specially, what to offer and in what way.
I think that creating a landing page is easy. But, getting result out of it is difficult if we are not able to figure out the right value proposition.
This infographic is very much informative and easy to understand.
Ashish, glad I could help.
Finding the right VP is always a tough process, because you want to get it just right.
I think at the end of the day you just have to find something that resonates with your users.
Thank you for this great post. I have just started my own website and you've made me re-evaluate my 'first impression' that potential customers see. I've realised I am not laser focusing what I actually offer.
Bradley, glad I could help. I think at the end of the day people can always improve upon their messaging and VP. It's just a matter of application.
This is really helpful for me, but there is question how did you design such awesome info-graphic, did you hire someone?
Yes, I agree, a useful article, particularly for effective landing page the creation. Thanks!
Its all about presentation right way.
Yeah, It's very important point for every business. Thanks for explaining Value proposition as whole.
It's a new term for many readers like me.
Thanks for the post – I'm struggling to see how they communicate why to buy from them over a competitor on the examples you've listed. Is it with the expectation the customer has an understanding of the market and what's on offer?
Extremely Like your Post, Actually Mainly I am happy for your Helpful Article. I hope i will get More and More helpful Article from you. Thanks & Regards.
pretty same as the Information is, Great Work, Neil !
Shilpa, glad you liked it. Thanks for the feedback.
Infographic is awesome. The concept is very clear with this infographic.
Satish, glad to help. If you need help with anything else let me know.
not sure, people like engaging in the content 😉 Use what you learned from this article to create your VP.
It's great for you to have realization Charmin! Now that you're aware, start thinking of who your audience is exactly and what problems you can help them solve.
I have a designer that does my infographic and design work. You can also use tools like piktochart.com or canva.
Hey Neil the Infograph is Pretty awesome and informative, but i just need to ask is do Proposition matter on SEO?
Yes, it's important as it's part of the user's experience on your site. It's one thing to get them there, then another to keep them and convert them.
hey hi ! nice share sir.
What a great infographic, thank you Neil this helped me big time. We are few months in our startup and have a working BETA with several users. I wanted to ask your opinion on this VP with sub-headline.
Find best wholesale deals, receive and have correct inventory, manage your vendors, issue returns and track your money.
Should I ask that in terms of the VP?
We identified that our buyer persona would most likely need one of the benefits and would base decision on that. If I understand correctly your suggestion would be VP should be focused on describing one main value not going into specific benefits.


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Savvy Southern Style : What Are You Doing This Weekend??
I hope everyone is having a good weekend. Dark and cloudy here with rain on the way so I am working on a little something inside today.
........and some of this and you get......?????????
You will have to wait. I just hope it turns out like I want. This is no joke. I haven't sewn in probably thirty years. I don't think the saying "it's just like riding a bike" works here. Keep your fingers crossed!
That is what I am up to. How about you??
Love to hear from you and have a wonderful weekend!
Way to go Kim, can't wait to drop back by and see what you have created!
I love to sew, I don't sew well, but like sewing. Have not done it in quite a while.
Yay Kim!!! I think you'll be fine. I always keep a seam ripper handy when I am sewing! Are you making something for that cute coastal room or your sunroom???
Today I finished decorating and taking photos of my basement patio. I also picked up a headboard for my youngest daughter & planted most of my annuals. It's threatening to rain here and the sun isn't out, which is a good thing when you're outside on a warm day!
Can't wait to see what you're up to! Good luck!
I'm intrigued! Can't wait to see how your sewing project turns out. I am sure it will stunning and very stylish, just like everything you do!
and sewing is like riding a bike..
once you've learned the basics and know your machine..
as he guards the TV and remote control..
petting felines as they stroll in and out of my office..
chatting with family and friends via phone and computer..
and watching the weather deteriorate further..
Kim...I can't wait to see what you are up too;)! You always have the best project reveals!
I checked out your sunroom again! I love it just as much the second time...I wish I lived close so I could hang out there...so lovely!
I've been outside hanging plates. Which came after I hung the red mirror. I just can't stop with that silly fence!
Are you making curtains or pillows? Can't wait to see.
We just planted three flats of pennywort on our new pathway. We've also been cleaning flower beds. It's amazing how many leaves hide in there when you live among the trees.
Oh Kim you have encouraged me. I'm like you, I don't think I've sewn in thirty years,,EVEN though my husband bought me a sewing machine 11 years ago.lol.
I've been to yard sales today and last night. I've been to Walmart today more times than I care to mention, I've been tweaking in the garden, tweaking in the house, and now just spending some time reading a few posts.
Hi Kim! Hmmm.... what could you be making? I have an idea but I won't be a spoiler.
It's fun sewing again after a long time isn't it?
I'm just trying to shovel out with as little work as possible around here!
Uh huh, sure. If that were the case then I wouldn't have needed so many sewing classes, lol! Of course, I don't pay attention as well as I should so I'm sure with me, it's all user error.
LOL! Thirty years, huh? Sounds pretty familiar. I helped Amanda make some kitchen curtains when I was there last August. I have some projects of my own that have been just staring me in the face since December (slipcover--never made one). Maybe you will inspire me to jump in! I have a sewing machine that has never even been out of the box! Did I tell that on myself??
I don't know about it being 'just like riding a bike' - I've had to 'relearn' my machine every time I leave it packed away for too long.
What am I up to? Nursing The Great Dane who had an accident while shopping in the local DIY store.
I have been working on a sewing project myself the last couple of weeks. It probably should not have taken two weeks but I'm no pro ya know ;o) I actually do not enjoying sewing anymore...just don't have the patience that I used too I guess?!?!? Can't wait to see what you are making...I'm sure it will be fabulous!!!!
You are teasing us! Come on now, what will it be? Do like I do and just take it nice and slow, and have the seam ripper handy!! I have several on hand...always!!
I did a little sewing too! Can't wait to see your curtains!
Love the fabric and can't wait to see what you are making. I just know that you will do fine...it will all come back to you as you start to sew again.
Don't keep us in suspense too long!
I know what you mean about not touching a sewing machine in a while. I think the last time I really did any sewing was a few years ago. I have a couple of sewing projects I want to do, it's just getting the courage up to do them ;) Can't wait to see it when you're done.
I think it's great you are sewing again! Can't wait to see what you are doing!
Sewing is sort of like riding a bicycle!!! Some of it comes back to you! We survived the storms through here in Missouri but were without power for about 18 hours. I planted all my potted outdoor plants and one new shrub. Now we need mulch! Can't wait to see your project!!
We will be picking up a new kitten later today. Come by and check him out.
Can't wait to see.... It's bound to be beautiful if you touch it.
Ooh Kim...I can't wait to see what you are up to this weekend! As for me, it was 2 mornings of yard sales and estate sales and then 2 evenings of baseball games. I'm tired but I promised my youngest to take him and a friend to a carnival in town today. Maybe tonight after Desperate Housewives I'll just crash!
I really need/want to buy a sewing machine! Hope you had fun!
Don't make us wait too long....I think you should teach yourself how to monogram to support your addiction, oops fascination with them! We know it's going to be pretty whatever it is you're doing!


Penang is a great place for an afternoon's shopping and there are a multitude of shops around the island, selling everything from local Malaysian handicrafts and "batik" (wax-dyed fabric) to inexpensive electrical goods, pewter ornaments and antiques. Most shops on Penang remain open until as late as 22:00, and so there is plenty of time to grab for gifts after a day on the beach.
Although the shopping scene doesn't really compare to that within Kuala Lumpur, most will find that Penang is home to more than enough shops, particularly around Georgetown. In particular, the Jalan Penang is Georgetown's number one shopping street and a good place to come for a choice of souvenirs, along with other stretches, such as the Lebuhrhaya Cintra, the Lebuhrhaya Kimberley and the Lebuhrhaya Pantai.
When shopping on Penang, do try your hand at bargaining, which can get good results in most outlets, except for large department stores.
This is particularly the case at the Chowraster Bazaar market hall on the Jalan Penang, while the lively night bazaar on the Batu Feringgi is not to be missed.
For something a little more modern, then close by and on the Jalan Penang, the western-style shopping centres of both Komtar and Prangin Mall will be of interest, being filled with literally hundreds of chain stores, boutiques and eateries.
Also on the Jalan Penang is the Kompleks Tun Abdul Razak (KOMTAR), a huge shopping complex also comprising restaurants, office space, entertainment and city views.
Other popular shopping malls on Penang include the very classy Gurney Plaza on the seafront promenade known as the Gurney Drive.
Also vying for your attention is the enormous Queensbay Mall within the modern Queensbay development, the Sunshine Square Mall in the city of Bayan Lepas, and the Sunway Carnival Mall, which lies within the heart of the Seberang Jaya area.


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Rediff.com » News » Sonia tip to stem naxal menace
Sonia tip to stem naxal menace
By BS Reporter
May 15, 2010 04:15 IST
Adding more fuel to the raging debate over tackling the Naxalite menace, Congress president Sonia Gandhi emphasised on addressing the "root cause" of the problem. The Congress has always maintained Naxalism as a socio-economic problem and asked for development initiatives in tribal areas to isolate the insurgents.
In her first remarks on the issue, after some senior leaders of the party had openly criticised the anti-Naxal approach of the UPA government, Gandhi said, "While we must address acts of terror decisively and forcefully, we have to address the root causes of Naxalism."
In her "letter to Congress persons" in the party mouthpiece Congress Sandesh, Gandhi said, "The rise of Naxalism is a reflection of the need for our development initiatives to reach the grassroots, especially in our most backward districts. This is why our government is putting in place more targeted development schemes for our most backward districts."
Recently, senior party leader Digvijay Singh wrote an article slamming Union Home Minister P Chidambaram for allegedly treating the Naxal issue as a law and order problem. He also called for a rethink of counter-Naxalite strategy.
Another party general msecretary, K Keshava Rao asked Chidambaram to emphasize on development initiatives rather than banking on the police force to curb the menace.
Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee has also flayed Chidambaram for his anti-insurgency operations in West Bengal and asked for a halt to all security operations.
When asked about Gandhi's remarks today, Singh said there was "no difference" between the approach of the party and the government in tackling the issue.
BS Reporter
Related News: Sonia Gandhi, Chidambaram, Congress Sandesh, Digvijay Singh, UPA
Chidambaram makes fresh offer for talks to Naxals
PM to come out with UPA progress card


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6 Broncos offensive players coming back from injuries
Arnie Stapleton
Denver Broncos quarterback Joe Flacco throws a pass during drills at the team's NFL football training camp Friday, July 19, 2019, in Englewood, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The Denver Broncos' revamped offense features a half-dozen key players coming back from injuries that ended their 2018 seasons prematurely.
Advantage Broncos?
Right guard Ronald Leary thinks so.
Like receiver Emmanuel Sanders, Leary is coming off a torn Achilles tendon.
Tight ends Troy Fumagalli (sports hernia) and Jake Butt (ACL) are also embarking on comebacks, as are Pro Bowl running back Phillip Lindsay (wrist) and new quarterback Joe Flacco , whose hip injury cost him his starting job last year in Baltimore when the Ravens turned over things to rookie Lamar Jackson.
All six players say their injuries forced them to reflect during rehab and gave them a newfound appreciation for football.
Collectively, Leary suggested that will prove a benefit as the Broncos embark on another new scheme under new offensive coordinator Rich Scangarello.
"All the guys you named coming back from injury are big parts of this offense," Leary said Friday. "And especially when the game's taken away from you with a significant injury, you appreciate everything more. Not saying we didn't appreciate it already, but when it's just like anything in life, when something's taken away from you, you appreciate it even more.
"I think we got a lot to bring the offense, a lot of juice. We've got the right mentality coming into camp. I mean, all of our teammates are happy to see us coming back."
Leary said he realized during his recovery that he has more resilience and patience than he thought, and he's sure he's not alone in that discovery.
"With the type of injury I had there was so much down time in the beginning where you can't do anything," Leary said. "You're just sitting around. So, I started reading more, just talking to my wife more, just learning more about myself and just realizing how much I appreciate the game, how much harder I wanted to work in rehab to get back out on that field."
Leary was cleared near the end of OTAs, but Sanders and Lindsay missed the Broncos' entire offseason program. Both were back on the field this week, however, when the Broncos became the first NFL team to open training camp.
"Moving around, feeling no pain, feeling good and feeling like myself," Sanders declared. "I know a lot of people didn't expect that, so it's just a testament of all the hard work I put in, all the pain that I went through to be standing here."
Although Sanders is limited, he's building a rapport with Flacco by being on the field during camp instead of the sideline .
"Flacco is a baller," Sanders said. "I think things are going to be OK. I think we're going to be OK. I like the way he spins the ball. I think we will have a lot of success this year. … I call him 'Pretty Boy' Flacco. That's his name. He's just smooth."
Much like Peyton Manning did in 2012 after missing an entire season in Indianapolis following a series of neck fusion surgeries, Flacco is coming to Denver with a shot at resurrecting his career following an injury.
"There is an energy about coming here and an excitement that I feel about coming to this new team and getting another chance to be a starting quarterback in this league," Flacco said.
General manager John Elway said, "Any time you get traded midway in your career or two-thirds of the way through your career, you've got something to prove."
"Yeah, there's no doubt," Flacco agreed. "Listen, I think I've got a lot left in the tank. And I feel like I can do a lot more than I've shown in my 11-year career. I'm excited about that."
And starting his first training camp outside Baltimore, Flacco said, "I feel like a little kid."
So does Lindsay, who hated having to watch fellow running backs Devontae Booker and Royce Freeman get carries while he continued his rehab during OTAs.
"I like the grind. I like being tired. I like the sweat, the blood, the tears," Lindsay said. "That's what I'm here for."