As a small business owner, you understand the importance of priorities like no other. How you manage your priorities determines whether you fail, just stay afloat, or grow and prosper. You've learned how make every dollar count. That's why content marketing should be your next investment.
It's the way to get the most out of your marketing budget. It's the solid foundation on which all other marketing efforts thrive.
You don't have to take our word for it. Study after study shows it. Let's explore the data that shows why content marketing makes so much sense for small business.
What Is "Real" Content Marketing?
Content marketing isn't just starting a blog. It's not building a website and waiting for people to show up.
It's a comprehensive inbound marketing strategy. It's built around the creating and distributing of content that your customers find valuable in their lives.
Content marketing isn't a campaign. Campaign results are very temporary in nature. Content marketing is a long-term, sustainable strategy that pays you back over time. With regular maintenance, those returns continue to grow year over year.
"Real" content marketing is a solid foundation. Upon this infrastructure, every marketing strategy becomes more effective.
The effects become more enduring. As a small business, you grow and thrive.
Wow! Content marketing sounds great, but what does it do for small business? You need results you can see and touch. Small business benefits from content marketing in 9 essential ways.
Content marketing generates 3X the leads for every dollar you spend compared to traditional methods like ads. Ads have their place in a marketing strategy. But without content marketing, your ad spend goes way up.
According to eConsultancy, 73% of businesses aren't happy with conversion rates. They see the cost per click rising for pay-per-click ads. They see clicks evaporate as they never hear from that visitor again.
The same study found that brands investing in content marketing saw 12 times the leads over the length of the study. But more importantly, those leads were 5X more likely to convert into paying customers.
These numbers may seem unreal. But there are some very real reasons why content marketing works so well. We'll discuss them in the upcoming sections.
Within 5 months of content marketing, an Oracle study showed that customer acquisition costs drop by as much as 80%.
In traditional marketing costs go up and up year after year. It gets more expensive to get those key spots and earn ad clicks.
Why content marketing is so different comes down to the fact that acquisition costs continue to decline over the next 24 months. Maintain it. And you're looking at a long sustainable future for your small business.
Ask a person why they clicked on an ad. Ask them why they filled their cart up and complete a checkout. Why did they schedule an appointment?
Around 45% will click because you had a compelling offer. But nearly double that say they clicked and converted because they recognized your brand.
Content marketing is the most cost-effective way to get seen, get noticed and become a brand that people know.
Traditional advertising relies on expensive media outlets. Primetime TV commercials and billboards are among them. It relies on annoying repetition to drill a brand into the customer's mind.
Content marketing focused on customer experience to generate brand awareness.
Luma Partners, a financial research group, tracks business returns for various marketing methods. They report a steep decline in the effectiveness of traditional marketing. Big businesses are scrambling to find more effective methods. But it's hard for them to change their old ways.
As a more nimble small business, you can start investing in content marketing today so your returns don't look like this.
Big companies have millions to spend on a single ad campaign. On top of this, they often have a brand behind them driving sales while they sleep. As a small business, you don't have that luxury. You work for every lead you generate.
That's why content marketing makes so much sense for small business. It's how businesses generate the brand awareness that these behemoth companies have. You can do it without the million dollar price tag.
78% of people say they feel "connected" to brands that provide them with custom content.
57% of people will view at least 1 piece of content per month from a brand they have connected to. This keeps you top of mind with that customer. DemandMetric reports 68% of people say that they spend "considerable time" viewing the branded content.
A repeat customer spends 67% more than a new one with each subsequent visit. Customer lifetime value (CLV) soars when you simply nurture loyalty.
Increasing retention by 5% can increase profits by up to 100%. Happy customers bring in more happy customers.
Content marketing has many talents. But it was made for retention. It keeps people coming back for more.
82% said they have "positive" feelings about a company that provides them with custom content. 80% say they appreciate companies that allow them to learn more about products, services and the industry through content.
Content marketing leads to happier customers. Leverage this by soliciting reviews in a strategic way. Get more positive reviews.
On top of this, because people feel connected to your brand, they feel they have an invested interest. If a brand "does them wrong" it reflects not just on you. They feel it reflects on their own judgment.
Because of this, they will seek to understand when something doesn't go right. Someone who isn't connected to you might assume you're just incompetent.
But because you've engaged them rather than hard-selling them, they're likely to approach you privately when they have an issue rather than voicing their opinion on social media. You have the opportunity to make it right and avoid a negative review.
In today's increasingly online marketplace, even small local businesses suffer from bad reviews. Around 90% of customers check reviews before buying. For every star you lose from a top 5-star rating, revenues go down nearly 10%. For every star they go up, you'll see revenues rise as well.
Customers overwhelmingly want businesses to reach them through content marketing. Let's look at just a couple more stats that really hit this point home.
As many as 30% of Internet users in the US have an ad blocker according to Statista research. This number grows year over year. If you're marketing to a younger demographic, the rates are even higher.
Consumers cite 3 top reasons for using ad blockers.
Content marketing is none of these things when done right.
80% of people prefer viewing content to receiving an interruptive ad. 60% say that content provides them with vital information that influences their buying decisions.
80% of consumers now search online for helpful information before deciding to buy a product or service. If they find your content, you're the one who can turn that lead into a paying customer.
If they find your competitors, that's another story.
According to Hubspot, brands that have a blog have 434% more pages indexed by search engines. This means 434% more opportunities to rank on page one. This is 434% more chances for people to see you in the organic search results.
This translates to more visitors.
Traditional advertising had its place. In the 20th Century, marketing drove the US economy to new heights. It delighted consumers with the latest must-have products, toys, vehicles, and more.
They had to bombard customers with repetitive messages and rely on interruption to get attention. Some businesses even turned to the much hated cold calling.
This often did a disservice to customers. If they needed to learn more about a product or service before buying, they had to rely on a salesperson.
The Internet blew advertising wide open. Modern websites can host more information that you can publish. Social media has given us a newer, friendlier way to connect with people. 72% prefer that brands reach them with offers and information through email.
Yes, email marketing is an important part of content marketing too.
Up to 70% of a purchase decision is now made online. That's close to 100% of ecommerce. Content marketing aligns with how 21stCentury customers buy. Humans are naturally curious. If you simply give them the means to learn about your brand, products, and services on their own, you will earn their trust.
You'll earn a new customer.
No one wants to hear it, but the sad truth is that content marketing doesn't always work. You can invest a lot of money over a long period of time and get lackluster results.
The great news is there's a clear reason why content marketing fails. You can avoid it by steering clear of these pitfalls.
Some businesses learn about content marketing. They think, wow! Look at the statistics. I can save so much money. So they start a blog. Or they create some email content. Or they make some videos to share on social media. They may even do some keyword research.
Then they wait. They wonder why content marketing isn't working.
In reality, content marketing isn't one thing. It's a comprehensive system of strategies that work together to get results.
If a business leader doesn't understand why content marketing works so well, they get discouraged.
Content marketing is a long-term strategy that gains momentum with time.
When you first start applying your consistent strategy, results may look abysmal. You may think you're off track. Fortunately, there's a way to know you're making progress.
You want to increase revenues. You want to grow your business. You want to cut costs.
You can use early indicators called micro-conversions to know you're moving in the right direction.
Qualified traffic — a savvy marketer won't look at pure traffic volume. To indicate success, that traffic should be coming in the form of the audience you're targeting who are likely to buy.
Following the Funnel — how many people follow a funnel that you set up using a trail of content.
Comments — comments on content can be thought of as warm leads. These are people who took the time to interact with you in a meaningful way.
Shares/Likes — you have to be careful not to put too much stock in these. If you don't have processes in place to turn engagement into leads, these interactions have little value. But when leveraged to convert, they're valuable.
Referral traffic — the number of people coming in through links you've placed on other websites.
Return on other marketing efforts — costs per click on ads will slowly go down as the conversion rates from those clicks go up.
You can track all of this using social media analytics, Google Analytics, and ad analytics.
Content alone isn't why content marketing works.
What would happen if you painted the most beautiful painting ever conceived? Then you hid it in a dark closet. Would anyone see it? Would anyone appreciate your painting? Would anyone tell you how great it is or offer you $10 million for it? No.
The Internet can be a dark closet. If you don't open the doors wide and direct the light into it, no one will see your content. You'll get no value from it.
You need the following components to build a content marketing strategy that gets the kind of results we've discussed thus far.
Let's look at the primary components of a comprehensive content marketing strategy.
You need to be clear about who your audience is. All content will be built around the specific goals, challenges and traits of these personas.
Each piece of content has a clear goal, or objective if you prefer. It has one primary job. Its success or failure is determined by how well it does this job.
Some content has a goal of generating brand awareness. If that content helps you do this, it doesn't matter if that content didn't directly generate a lead.
You need content that inspires, entertains and informs. It should be on topics that people are looking for. It should further brand awareness and build trust.
Content isn't the same as "sales writing". Whether visual, audio, words or games, content creation is the art of gentle yet impactful persuasion.
Content marketing just doesn't work without a responsive website design. Your website is your home base. If it's slow or hard to navigate, then people will leave. They won't come back.
Search engines like Google are watching how people respond to your website. If they see that you're providing a poor user experience, they will demote your site in search rankings. Why would they want to have a website on page one that people don't like?
This is ultimately what SEO (search engine optimization) is all about. It's about showing search engines that your site delivers the best answer to a person's query. And you do it while providing the best experience possible.
If you're going to invest in content marketing, SEO has to be a part of your strategy. One of the reasons content marketing is so effective is because it leverages search engines to get your brand in front of more people. Without it, two things will happen.
1. You'll have to spend a lot more time and money trying to get people to see your content.
2. You'll never get that return on investment we've been discussing.
With SEO you'll see your content take on a life of its own. People find that content among the 3 billion searches that take place online every day.
Social media introduces people to your content. Content is a lot like a seed. It needs water, nutrients and sunshine before it can become a thriving plant. Use social to get people excited about the content you publish each week.
You know why content marketing is so effective? It can reach people along every step of the buyer's journey with the right message at the right time. You start a blog and share on social media to generate brand awareness. But you need a system in place to gather and nurture leads.
Email content marketing is one of the most effective ways to nurture leads and retain customers.
Paid advertising may seem like it's on the other end of the spectrum. But the most successful business are using strategic pay-per-click ads. They complement their content marketing strategies.
Content marketing takes 6 months or more to start gaining momentum. It's typically one year before you've achieved some of those amazing returns. But as a small business, you need to generate revenues now. Using paid advertising with content marketing — at least in the beginning — gives you a steady stream of income to keep the day to day moving.
As content marketing begins to carry more of the weight, you may choose to reduce your paid advertising budget. This is when you'll reap the rewards and see your business grow.
Because you built your business on a strong foundation, you'll grow faster. You'll have fewer growing pains that many unprepared businesses face.
We don't want to leave you with the impression that you get to the 6-month to a year mark and never have to market again.
As the momentum builds, you'll find that maintenance is needed to keep your content marketing working optimally.
Your website may become bogged down with content that is no longer relevant. It may no longer be factually correct.
Periodically review existing content. Either update it or salvage what you can. Delete the rest.
Review your reports. Pay attention to which pieces of content are performing best. With whom are they performing best? Why are they performing so well?
Use this knowledge to improve your strategies as you grow.
Your "almosts" are pieces of content that didn't quite meet their objectives. But they were close. They may just need some tweaks to take them over the top. Give them another shot. Revitalize them. Then share them again on social media.
Your industry changes each year. New technologies disrupt what you do. People may be talking about new things. Stay current and continually deliver new, relevant content.
There are many data-driven reasons why content marketing should be your next investment. It's a firm foundation on which all other marketing efforts thrive. It reaches people the way they strongly prefer. As it gains momentum, it slashes acquisition costs while retaining loyal customers.
It levels the playing fields. It's the smart way to market your small business.
Learn more about how our digital marketing agency can help you with small business content marketing strategies that grow your business. Contact us today!


Over the last two months a lot has been happening at our 20th and Lawrence location. We've poured floors, assembled a very large walk in cooler, and received and installed our brand spankin' new 10 barrel system built by JV Northwest in Canby, Oregon. For all those peeking through our windows waiting to see what we have in store for our patrons, here is a quick snapshot of what we have been up to.
Over the past few weeks, head brewer and co-owner Wayne Burns has been brewing a variety of craft beers. Upon opening we will offer a smooth session Saison, a higher ABV Saison, a Scotch Ale, a Belgo American Black IPA, an American IPA, and an Old Ale. With over 20 years of brewing experience, we are confident in Wayne's ability to brew a beer you'll smile about.
If the beers alone don't draw you in, hopefully our space will. With a lot of hard work from our construction group and a few local craftsman, our brewhouse is an extremely inviting place to land after your time in the mountains or at work.
We were fortunate to work with local craftsman Scott Friedman of Gitane Workshop who built and installed our reclaimed barn wood/tractor-trailer flooring bar. It was a massive job which Scott executed perfectly.
John Mandl of ATG-Woodworking did an amazing job building all of our brewhouse slab table-tops. He used Colorado beetle-kill wood and torched our logo into the tops using a custom steel stencil.
We also had our Graphic Designer, Jon Ketchum fabricate two very large, water-jet cut steel exterior signs and 10 custom-made, ice axe tap handles with his industrial design partner Jacob Bouchard. Together they built some amazing original assets that truly help further our brand as mountaineers and beer enthusiasts.
We still aren't ready to announce an official open date but when our doors do open, know that Jagged Mountain is a great new location to sample some very delicious beer.


Peter Marks said: "We cannot state strongly enough: The overwhelming scientific evidence shows that vaccines are among the most effective and safest interventions to both prevent individual illness and protect public health," "Vaccinating against measles, mumps and rubella not only protects us and our children, it protects people who can't be vaccinated, including children with compromised immune systems due to illness and its treatment, such as cancer"
Paul Offit said: "I am not sure how many more studies need to be done," "I can't believe we are still talking about this issue that from a scientific standpoint has been resolved"
Peter Marks said: "It deeply concerns us when we see preventable diseases such as measles or mumps reemerging in the United States and threatening our communities,"
Peter Marks said: "Large, well-designed studies have confirmed the safety and effectiveness of the MMR vaccine and have demonstrated that administration of the vaccine is not associated with the development of autism,"
Peter Marks said: "If parents have concerns about these side effects, we recommend that they speak with their health care providers about the benefits and risks of vaccines, along with the potential consequences of not vaccinating against diseases,"
Peter Marks said: "We cannot state strongly enough the overwhelming scientific evidence shows that vaccines are among the most effective and safest interventions to both prevent individual illness and protect public health," "Vaccinating against measles, mumps and rubella not only protects us and our children, it protects people who can't be vaccinated, including children with compromised immune systems due to illness and its treatment, such as cancer"
Bill Gates посочва: "Технологиите са бизнес, който преминава от бум в срив или предимно в срив. Винаги съм предполагал, че 10% от моите инвестиции в технологиите ще успеят и то сериозно. Останалите 90% обаче очаквам да се провалят"


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Herbal Supplements Often Have Contaminants, FDA Shrugs
Ru-oh. Yet again the FDA is ignoring problems instead of figuring out a plan to fix them, shirking its responsibility, and Washington co-signs.
Nearly all of the herbal dietary supplements tested in a Congressional investigation contained trace amounts of lead and other contaminants, and some supplement sellers made illegal claims that their products can cure cancer and other diseases, investigators found.
The levels of heavy metals — including mercury, cadmium and arsenic — did not exceed thresholds considered dangerous, the investigators found. However, 16 of the 40 supplements tested contained pesticide residues that appeared to exceed legal limits, the investigators found. In some cases, the government has not set allowable levels of these pesticides because of a paucity of scientific research.
(click to continue reading Herbal Supplements Often Have Contaminants, Study Finds – NYTimes.com.)
Don't understand why the FDA doesn't take the time to test supplements for pollutants. What's the downside? Is the American Chemical Council afraid of the answers? Namely, that pesticides and pollutants are in nearly every single item we consume, including vitamins and herbs?
This troubles me.
Senator Herb Kohl, a Wisconsin Democrat who will preside over Wednesday's hearing of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, said that while improvements had been made in recent years in the oversight of supplements, "the F.D.A. needs the authority and tools to ensure that dietary supplements are as safe and effective as is widely perceived by the Americans who take them."
Among the witnesses at the hearing will be Dr. Tod Cooperman, president of ConsumerLab.com, a company that has tested over 2,000 dietary supplements made by more than 300 manufacturers and has found that one in four have quality problems. According to Dr. Cooperman's written testimony, the most common problems are supplements that lack adequate quantities of the indicated ingredients and those contaminated with heavy metals.
Travis T. Tygart, chief executive of the United States Anti-Doping Agency, wrote a letter to the committee saying that some athletes have been rendered ineligible for international competitions because they took supplements that contained steroids not listed on the products' labels. There are thousands of supplements available for sale that contain steroids or other harmful ingredients, he wrote.
But this really troubles me:
In recent years, a vast majority of supplement suppliers have located overseas — principally in China. Nearly all of the vitamin C and many other supplements consumed in the United States are made from ingredients made in Chinese plants. Those plants are almost never inspected by the F.D.A. because the agency is not required to do so, has little money to do so and does not view the plants as particularly risky.
Made in China often means profit over quality, and lax oversight. Scary, if you consider the amount of vitamins and supplements that Americans consume.
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Presidential debate, 10/16
Live chat during the second debate between President Barack Obama and Gov. Mitt Romney
great points by the president......he needs to talk about his achievements more
by christo40 10/17/2012 1:57:54 AM
fact check one more time jerry....unemployment rose to approx. 10% in Jan. 2010 and has been falling since....this is economics 101 folks
Hey Paul, why would Romney be good for this country?
by Jon 10/17/2012 2:06:46 AM
Romney Might let children of illegal immigrants remain in the US If they serve in the military?
by Sasha 10/17/2012 2:06:57 AM
Romney replies, "I did not say that the Arizona law was a model for the nation," only it's "e-verify segment" was a model.
He also retorts that he did not stir opposition to immigration reform when Obama controlled both chambers of Congress and had his own chance to make immigration reform.
by Glen Johnson 10/17/2012 2:07:02 AM
FACT CHECK: Romney and the immigration "model" in Arizona: Here's what Romney said during a GOP debate in February: "You know, I think you see a model here in Arizona. They passed a law here that says, that says that people who come here and try and find work, that the employer is required to look them up on E-Verify. This E-Verify system allows employers in Arizona to know who's here legally and who's not here legally. And as a result of E-Verify being put in place, the number of people in Arizona that are here illegally has dropped by some 14 percent, where the national average has only gone down 7 percent."
by Callum Borchers, Globe... 10/17/2012 2:07:10 AM
Obama's got the electoral votes in the bag....
by hm 10/17/2012 2:07:22 AM
Romney wants to be president but is quick to deny any responsibility for anything he's ever done.
by ann 10/17/2012 2:07:22 AM
"Do you look at your pension? Do you look at your pension?" Romney asks. "I don't look at my pension. It's not as big as yours," Obama says.
by Matt Viser via twitter 10/17/2012 2:07:28 AM
POTUS says "I tried"...if I want someone to try I could ask my 16 year old...I expect my POTUS or any leader for that matter to get the job done.
by Ronanpark 10/17/2012 2:07:31 AM
President concludes by saying he cares for staff, since he has to greet coffins when they come home.
But, Romney says, there were days that went by before the administration conceded the attack was a terrorist attack, and that the president went off campaigning in the aftermath of the assassination of an ambassador.
"This calls into question the president's whole policy in the Middle East," says Romney
It scares me that Mr. Romney is willing to make this Libya attack an issue, the calls for extra security personal were for Tripoli not Benghazi. Bad question.
by John 10/17/2012 2:14:09 AM
dont see the linkage between fanatics attacking libya embassie and entire middle east policy
This just in.. Obama blames Bush for Earthquake in Maine!
by Paul 10/17/2012 2:14:17 AM
@wvgal, right on!
"This was an attack by terrorists and calls into question the president's whole policy in the Middle East," Romney says of the handling of the Libya attack.
by Bryan Bender 10/17/2012 2:14:21 AM
abl: On MSNBC earlier, they said Obama should look to the people and say he bears responsibility for what happened Libya, and that would be a decent and commendable thing for him to do. Maybe he saw that.
by Susie78punkwave 10/17/2012 2:14:25 AM
ANALYSIS: Not to say there aren't serious questions about lapses in Libya, but the focus on this attack - and the extent to which Romney has tried to grab onto it - demonstrates the unanticipated advantage Democrats have had on foreign policy and national security this cycle.
by Scott Helman 10/17/2012 2:14:29 AM
If Romney is elected we will have a complete melt down as a nation.
by wvgal 10/17/2012 2:14:33 AM
Bush had what kind of Congress backing him, oh yeah the same one that started with Obama!!
by Me 10/17/2012 2:14:37 AM
Romney doesn't need to know. He needs to ask the questions. Obama needed to know and didn't.
by 123ABC 10/17/2012 2:14:41 AM
Myth Romney in full force!
Mitch Rodney, that is an awesome name
by DanaDane 10/17/2012 2:14:45 AM
Fair of Romney to criticize Obama for going to Vegas fundraiser day after Libya. But Romney was also at a fundraiser that day, in Florida.
@DanaDane That's your argument? If you look at all the facts Gov. Romney will get this country back to a sustainable level.
by linscho 10/17/2012 2:14:52 AM
community organizer at his best its running the store that gets him tangled up
by G.lopez 10/17/2012 2:14:53 AM
Mitt wants to go to war with Iran and abandoned diplomatic attempts. More American deaths.. more taxpayer money for another war.
by Whiskersvtwin 10/17/2012 2:14:58 AM
Romney could babysit my kids and grandkids!!
by GG 10/17/2012 2:15:01 AM
Mitt is taking over
by DD 10/17/2012 2:15:02 AM
The look of distain on Romney's face is blatant. Come on Mitt, show some respect. This is the President of the USA.
by Liza 10/17/2012 2:15:05 AM
Go Obama! Knock Mitt down...again.
Obama is on the right track...we need global fellowship with all to get involved. How many more young men and women will we lose before we realize that it is better to have allies before we take action?
by Sandy 10/17/2012 2:15:16 AM
It is really difficult to see how we could stand to listen to Romney for four years... He's not trustworthy.
by JL 10/17/2012 2:15:17 AM
Does Obama actually believe his fantasy?
by goddess 10/17/2012 2:15:33 AM
Obama is a lightworker
by pr52 10/17/2012 2:15:34 AM
He has no respect
john you are clueless on Lybia just like Obama
by 4yearsof hell 10/17/2012 2:15:38 AM
Think Hillary is going to be appointed a Supreme court justice.
by Display Name:roark architect 10/17/2012 2:15:46 AM
Go Mitt. Where was the president? In Vegas with Patrick raising money.
Gov. Romney is hollow-hearted and deceitful.
by Ms. Kim 10/17/2012 2:15:50 AM
@GG I wouldn't let him babysit ANYONE'S children.
"I'm the president and I am always responsible" -- Obama takes responsibility for terrorist attack on his watch in Libya.
Way to slam Romney on playing politics with the death of Americans.
by BradytheEskimo 10/17/2012 2:16:00 AM
I like he owns up to mistake.
by middleclassmom 10/17/2012 2:16:05 AM
Obama lies, lies, lies
by Joe 10/17/2012 2:16:09 AM


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Neorizon: Airbus and LM Industries form future-thinking mobility startup
Neorizon will utilize co-creation and digital manufacturing to create mobility solutions of the future
Tess Boissonneault October 11, 2019
Aeronautics company Airbus has partnered with LM Industries to form a new company dedicated to local mobility and autonomy, Neorizon. The mobility startup will operate a microfactory designed to rapidly and efficiently build products for new transportation and mobility solutions.
LM Industries was founded last year by Local Motors, the company behind some of the industry's most talked about 3D printed vehicles. The company, labeled as the "first digital vehicle manufacturer" was started with the aim of helping other companies to develop and deploy next-gen mobility products. The recent formation of Neorizon with Airbus will push this goal further, combining digital manufacturing solutions with the expertise of a leading aerospace company.
Neorizon will have access to both companies' technological resources, including LMI's open, AV shuttle platform and Airbus' metal additive manufacturing and positioning system for drones that allows for safer and easier take-off and landing. These extensive resources and technologies will allow the Neorizon team to dream up and invent new mobility solutions to meet the world's current and future needs.
"Every local and state government is faced with challenges such as rapid urbanization and congestion, inefficient and pollutive transport, and ever-changing and evolving technology," said Jay Rogers, CEO and founder of LM Industries. "Current transport infrastructure and existing mass manufacturing are too inflexible and capital intense to service evolving technology trends and changing consumer demands."
Peter Weckesser, Digital Transformation Officer of Airbus Defence and Space, added: "We've been working with LM Industries' team at Local Motors since early 2016 when we realized the unique value proposition surrounding direct digital manufacturing and open-source design. Both parties recognized the commercial opportunities for pooling resources and expertise, specifically combining LM Industries' digital manufacturing with Airbus' materials expertise, metal 3D printing and additive manufacturing, and prototyping and serial production capabilities."
Neorizon's operations will be based at a microfactory built at Airbus' Ludwig-Bölkow-Campus near Munich, Germany in conjunction with an Innovation Campus including a new Technical University of Munich Campus. The innovative mobility microfactory is expected to bring 150-200 high tech jobs to the region as well as design and engineering apprenticeship programs.
Notably, the Neorizon headquarters will be designed in such a way to bolster creative thinking, including a gathering space and an "innovation coffee shop" for employees and Industry 4.0 leadership.
The new company will be led by Benjamin Queisser, a senior executive with extensive experience in international business. In his role as CEO, Queisser will be joined by CFO Albert Ishak, the former Financial Controller within the Airbus A400M program. The leadership team also includes other strong commercial and financial leaders from a range of industries and countries.
Queisser, the CEO of Neorizon, commented on the new venture, saying: "Together with our employees, shareholders, and leading mobility and innovation companies in Germany and abroad, we will address local mobility issues by rapidly producing concepts, prototypes, products, and solutions, in collaboration with the local technological ecosystem."
Neorizon shareholder representatives include Grazia Vittadini, CTO of Airbus; Evert Dudok, Airbus Defence and Space EVP; Mark Bentall, COO of Airbus' corporate technology office; David Cayet, CFO of LM Industries; Gunnar Graef, Professor for Innovation & Entrepreneurship, ESCP Europe; and Chip Blankenship, Professor of Practice, Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Virginia. The advisory council, responsible for Neorizon governance, consists of Alexander Gerber and Simon Best from Airbus and Creighton Reed and David Woessner of LM Industries.
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Thomas Hermans and his team (Non-equilibrium complex systems laboratory) recently developed a novel method for chiral separation without the use of any stationary phase. In fact, this resolution relies on the opposite behavior of two enantiomers in a well-defined shear flow. The preliminary results led to a valorization project financed by SATT Conectus Alsace in preparation for a possible technology transfer to Chiral Technologies, a specialized company in the area of chiral separations.


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Q: Sync between database tables and SharePoint online lists using ODBC. best approach to do so We have 5 tables inside a database and we want to sync the data inside those tables to SharePoint online lists. All the modifications will still happen on the database tables, so the sync should only sync New/edited/Deleted data from the database to SharePoint and not from the other side.
The database tables can be accessed using ODBC. So what are the approaches we have to do such a sync:-

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*Using Power Automate Flow which runs on schedule basis?

*Write a .net console application which reads the data from the database and update SharePoint using CSOM?

*Other approaches
Any advice?
Thanks

A: I've been working on a PowerAutomate sync between an Excel Table and a bundle of Sharepoint lists, and one component that is proving quite useful for the Excel -> Sharepoint update direction is the "Sharepoint File or Folder Created or Modified" trigger.
If your database platform has the capacity to create small csv or json files corresponding to the changes you want to make, then one option might be to set aside some "new, change, delete" folders accessible to your PowerAutomate profile and to have your system pass in files with the records to be changed.  Particularly if your db tables are particularly large, this might be a more efficient solution than periodically scouring the whole table to try to identify those changes proactively.

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Tarot is a lyrical language of the soul's encounter with the Universe. It arises freely, and like the most dignified dance, allows us to express ourselves in motion to the music of the divine. The re-arrangement and reading of the deck is as sacred as the most religious ritual or act of love. Treasure it. Trust it. Let it divine you.
Tarot is a tool that can provide answers, insights and guidance on all aspects of our life. Typically a Tarot deck comprises 78 cards with pictorial depictions on each card. Tarot cards have their own energies and are designed by a process of divination. Using these cards as a medium, the tarot reader connects to the seeker's question and channels the knowledge of the Divine Tarot.
Perhaps the 'company' they referred to was not just the people we are with - but actually meant all that we carry with us in our space – our attitudes, belief systems, habits, emotions, personality etc. Very often we are not even aware of all that we carry in our subconscious space that influences our decisions and choices all through life. Tarot is a wonderful medium to help us look at our own 'Company' and understand who we truly are.
During the course of a Tarot reading, the cards are laid out in a spread which reveals a story about the issue sought. The seeker has only to present his issue by asking the right question which may pertain to any aspect of his life (relationships, career, education, spiritual guidance etc.). Tarot then unfolds the story, bringing to light the underlying fears/hopes of the seeker, pin pointing blocks/patterns that typically recur in the seekers' life and also highlighting the attitudes/reactions of all those involved. The cards empower us with a complete understanding of the build-up to the situation (the past), the pillars shaping the present and all factors that affect the 'Now'. The story then unravels the direction in which one is headed in the future, based on the actions and attitudes of the 'Now'.
If the outcome suggested is not desirable, the Tarot-cards also provide us with guidance on how we can bring about changes in our life to avert the undesirable future possibility. We sculpt our future out of 'moulds' that we have developed over the years. Changing the moulds that we bear in the present can change the future. It is up to each one of us to recognize the power of the 'Now'.
The uniqueness of Tarot is that it is as clear and blatant as a mirror, that reflects your reality, with the ability to also reflect what lies beneath the sheaths of your conscious mind.
This is perhaps the most important aspect of the session. The questions you ask are like keys to a treasure-trove of answers. It is imperative to have the right key in order to unlock the answer that you seek.
1. It is always advisable to provide a brief background about oneself and the issue to the tarot reader before commencing the reading, as this helps the reader interpret the cards in better light.
2. Be specific about the area in which you are seeking guidance, for eg. guidance on relationships, career, finances, education, spiritual guidance etc.
3. Ask one question at a time rather than clubbing a couple of questions, especially about different aspects of life.
4. Seek guidance from Tarot rather than attempting to know what the future has in store for you. For e.g. seek guidance on what will help you earn your promotion rather than asking whether or not you will be promoted.
5. Ask questions that govern or influence your life only. Even if your issue involves another person, ask questions that would focus on how you are affected by the other.
6. Ask open ended questions rather than just Yes/No questions. This will open you up to receive all options that the Tarot cards may throw up.
Most Tarot decks comprise 78 cards divided into Major Arcana (22 cards) and Minor Arcana (56 cards). The Major Arcanas represent significant events, attitudes or patterns in the seekers life while the Minor Arcanas represent day to day life and its ups and downs.
The deck is also divided into 4 suits namely cups, wands, swords and pentacles each possessing 14 cards. Each suit in the Tarot deck represents an overall theme: Cups represent emotions, relationships; Wands indicate careers; Swords represent the intellect, mind and Pentacles represent – money, abundance.
The pictorial depiction of each Tarot card along with the relevance of its position in the spread i.e. where the card appears in the spread helps the reading to unfold. The reader connects with the energies of the Tarot and uses his/her intuitive insights to unlock the answers to the seeker's questions.
Tarot does not predict the future. It only indicates future possibilities or possible outcomes. It is not a medium of fortune telling. It is a medium that can extrapolate the patterns of the present into the future to suggest a set of possible outcomes. However, what is important to know is that when the 'moulds' of the present are altered, the set of probable outcomes are altered too.
When it concerns the future, it benefits to simply ask the cards about how we could change the way we approach an issue rather than fussing about possible outcomes. Any outcome shown by the cards is just a possibility, and we hold the ability to change the outcome by changing our actions.


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Debbie Gibson is a singer-songwriter, actress and a record producer, who is best recognized for release of her debut album entitled Out of the Blue in year 1987, which produced many international hits, afterwards getting certified triple Platinum through RIAA. Keep reading to know more about Debbie Gibson's net worth in 2018.
Debbie Gibson Early Life
Debbie Gibson was born in year 1970 to Joseph Gibson and Diane Gibson. Her birthplace is Brooklyn, located in New York. She is actually third daughter out of four of her parents.
This singer's father, who relished singing, was basically entitled Joseph Schultz and leave alone as a boy. Moreover, his biological mother got married to a man having the surname -Gibson prior placing Joseph into orphanage.
She was brought up inside residential Merrick, located in New York, on Long Island. Moreover, she defines herself as of Italian/Sicilian and partly of German as well as perhaps little Russian origin. Moreover, she has studied piano below a pianist named Morton Estrin.
Debbie Gibson Career, Awards & Achievement
Debbie Gibson started off her career by finally discovering her demo in the hands of a radio personality, the one who ultimately shared it along with one executive at Atlantic Records. This was actually after many years of writing as well as producing own material named Gibson.
Founded exclusively on her original song entitled "Only in My Dreams", she got contracted to a development contract and started a promotional trip of club venues all over US. The advertising pressing of "Only in My Dreams" featured a song inside the Billboard Hot 100.
It is known that Atlantic Records has contracted her to a recording deal and so started process of finishing what would become the initial record. After the success of "Dreams", "Shake Your Love" got issued as the follow-up single as well as attained Billboard Top 5.
It is known that the "Shake Your Love" video was essentially choreographed by Paula Abdul as well as she was the first time MTV had taken visit of Debbie on a video shoot.
In association with second album, the singer has made perfume named Electric Youth which was circulated by Revlon, as well as many other makeup essentials for girls which were circulated nationwide by Natural Wonder Cosmetics, other of her sponsors during the time, amongst the initial of artists to accomplish so.
Awards & Achievements:
Debbie Gibson entitled "Rise", from upcoming documentary entitled 3 Billion and Counting, was comprised on the short list for one Academy Award in category of Best Song in a Film in year 2010.
In year 1988, she turned as the youngest artist to produce, write, and make performance of a No. 1 single featured on the Billboard Hot 100 through her song entitled "Foolish Beat" which was recorded as well as produced by her at an age of 16 years.
Net Worth of Debbie Gibson:
Debbie Gibson has an estimated net worth of $5.5 million. He makes his fortune from being a singer, actress, songwriter, music producer, as well as a reality television contest participant.
The singer is perhaps greatest famous for becoming a teen starlet during era of 1980s. He turned as an international star during 1980s, adding to his income.
Moreover, as she has release total nine studio albums as well as owned five top ten singles namely "Only in My Dreams", "Foolish Beat", "Out of the Blue", "Shake Your Love", and "Lost in Your Eyes", her income is high.
The singer's debut album entitled "Out of the Blue" was actually recorded in only four weeks and enclosed four out of her top ten hits. She was too a competitor on "Skating with Celebrities" as well as "The Celebrity Apprentice".
Right from release of her debut album, Debbie Gibson rose to prominence and gained sufficient fame to attain higher deals in her career. Era of 1980s proved to be turning point in her career as it facilitated her to become global star.


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Arsenal Hot Favourites To Sign Man City Star In Stunning Transfer
Wednesday, June 02, 2021 at 1:17 PM by Ibitoye Shittu Legit.ng
- Arsenal are scheduled for a busy summer transfer window following a disappointing 2020/21 campaign
- Reports suggest the Gunners are in the driving seat to sign Man City ace Raheem Sterling following the forward's underwhelming season
- Despite previously proving to be a prolific goalscorer, Sterling managed a paltry 14 goals in 49 appearances in the just concluded season
- Should he depart, he will join a list of high profile players to leave Etihad - including Sergio Aguero and Eric Garcia, both of who have sealed a switch to Barcelona
Arsenal are reportedly leading the race to sign Man City forward, Raheem Sterling, this summer in what has been described as a stunning transfer.
SunSport reports the 26-year-old nearly joined Arsenal as a teenager when he was plying his trade with QPR's academy but the move never saw the light of day. Photo by Alex Livesey.
Sterling has been an integral figure at Etihad Stadium, scoring an impressive 114 goals across 292 appearances for the Blue side of Manchester.
However, City are thought to be looking to offload him this summer, with Pep Guardiola keen to rebuild after his side faltered during the Champions League final against rivals Chelsea on Saturday, May 29.
The final presented the Citizens a golden chance to win their first-ever European competition but fell to Kai Havertz's solitary goal in Porto.
Reports in the UK now contend Guardiola is set for a radical surgery on his squad, with Sterling among the famous names on the chopping board.
According to Metro UK, the decision to sell the Englishman comes in the backdrop of his underwhelming 2020/21 campaign where he scored a paltry 14 goals in 49 matches in all competitions.
This is the first time during the forward's career at City he is being linked with a potential exit, with Arsenal understood to be in the driving seat in the race to sign him.
SunSport reports the 26-year-old nearly joined Arsenal as a teenager when he was plying his trade with QPR's academy but the move never saw the light of day.
Despite struggling for form in recent months, Sterling was nonetheless named in England's 26-man squad for Euro 2020, a decision that has widely been criticised.
Arsenal legend Ray Parlour claimed there is an outside chance the former Liverpool star could be forced to start from the bench.
Earlier, Legit.ng had reported how Riyad Mahrez who is an Algerian footballer playing for Manchester City has been linked with a move to another Premier League side Arsenal this summer.
But the Gunners chiefs will have to convince the big African footballer with massive salary for him to consider moving to the Emirates stadium.
This is because Arsenal did not qualify for the Champions League or even the Europa League which will make it difficult for them to attract player like Mahrez.
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package com.azure.resourcemanager.security.implementation;

import com.azure.core.management.Region;
import com.azure.core.util.Context;
import com.azure.resourcemanager.security.fluent.models.AdaptiveApplicationControlGroupInner;
import com.azure.resourcemanager.security.models.AdaptiveApplicationControlGroup;
import com.azure.resourcemanager.security.models.AdaptiveApplicationControlIssueSummary;
import com.azure.resourcemanager.security.models.ConfigurationStatus;
import com.azure.resourcemanager.security.models.EnforcementMode;
import com.azure.resourcemanager.security.models.PathRecommendation;
import com.azure.resourcemanager.security.models.ProtectionMode;
import com.azure.resourcemanager.security.models.RecommendationStatus;
import com.azure.resourcemanager.security.models.SourceSystem;
import com.azure.resourcemanager.security.models.VmRecommendation;
import java.util.Collections;
import java.util.List;

public final class AdaptiveApplicationControlGroupImpl
    implements AdaptiveApplicationControlGroup,
        AdaptiveApplicationControlGroup.Definition,
        AdaptiveApplicationControlGroup.Update {
    private AdaptiveApplicationControlGroupInner innerObject;

    private final com.azure.resourcemanager.security.SecurityManager serviceManager;

    public String id() {
        return this.innerModel().id();
    }

    public String name() {
        return this.innerModel().name();
    }

    public String type() {
        return this.innerModel().type();
    }

    public String location() {
        return this.innerModel().location();
    }

    public EnforcementMode enforcementMode() {
        return this.innerModel().enforcementMode();
    }

    public ProtectionMode protectionMode() {
        return this.innerModel().protectionMode();
    }

    public ConfigurationStatus configurationStatus() {
        return this.innerModel().configurationStatus();
    }

    public RecommendationStatus recommendationStatus() {
        return this.innerModel().recommendationStatus();
    }

    public List<AdaptiveApplicationControlIssueSummary> issues() {
        List<AdaptiveApplicationControlIssueSummary> inner = this.innerModel().issues();
        if (inner != null) {
            return Collections.unmodifiableList(inner);
        } else {
            return Collections.emptyList();
        }
    }

    public SourceSystem sourceSystem() {
        return this.innerModel().sourceSystem();
    }

    public List<VmRecommendation> vmRecommendations() {
        List<VmRecommendation> inner = this.innerModel().vmRecommendations();
        if (inner != null) {
            return Collections.unmodifiableList(inner);
        } else {
            return Collections.emptyList();
        }
    }

    public List<PathRecommendation> pathRecommendations() {
        List<PathRecommendation> inner = this.innerModel().pathRecommendations();
        if (inner != null) {
            return Collections.unmodifiableList(inner);
        } else {
            return Collections.emptyList();
        }
    }

    public Region region() {
        return Region.fromName(this.regionName());
    }

    public String regionName() {
        return this.location();
    }

    public AdaptiveApplicationControlGroupInner innerModel() {
        return this.innerObject;
    }

    private com.azure.resourcemanager.security.SecurityManager manager() {
        return this.serviceManager;
    }

    private String ascLocation;

    private String groupName;

    public AdaptiveApplicationControlGroupImpl withExistingLocation(String ascLocation) {
        this.ascLocation = ascLocation;
        return this;
    }

    public AdaptiveApplicationControlGroup create() {
        this.innerObject =
            serviceManager
                .serviceClient()
                .getAdaptiveApplicationControls()
                .putWithResponse(ascLocation, groupName, this.innerModel(), Context.NONE)
                .getValue();
        return this;
    }

    public AdaptiveApplicationControlGroup create(Context context) {
        this.innerObject =
            serviceManager
                .serviceClient()
                .getAdaptiveApplicationControls()
                .putWithResponse(ascLocation, groupName, this.innerModel(), context)
                .getValue();
        return this;
    }

    AdaptiveApplicationControlGroupImpl(
        String name, com.azure.resourcemanager.security.SecurityManager serviceManager) {
        this.innerObject = new AdaptiveApplicationControlGroupInner();
        this.serviceManager = serviceManager;
        this.groupName = name;
    }

    public AdaptiveApplicationControlGroupImpl update() {
        return this;
    }

    public AdaptiveApplicationControlGroup apply() {
        this.innerObject =
            serviceManager
                .serviceClient()
                .getAdaptiveApplicationControls()
                .putWithResponse(ascLocation, groupName, this.innerModel(), Context.NONE)
                .getValue();
        return this;
    }

    public AdaptiveApplicationControlGroup apply(Context context) {
        this.innerObject =
            serviceManager
                .serviceClient()
                .getAdaptiveApplicationControls()
                .putWithResponse(ascLocation, groupName, this.innerModel(), context)
                .getValue();
        return this;
    }

    AdaptiveApplicationControlGroupImpl(
        AdaptiveApplicationControlGroupInner innerObject,
        com.azure.resourcemanager.security.SecurityManager serviceManager) {
        this.innerObject = innerObject;
        this.serviceManager = serviceManager;
        this.ascLocation = Utils.getValueFromIdByName(innerObject.id(), "locations");
        this.groupName = Utils.getValueFromIdByName(innerObject.id(), "applicationWhitelistings");
    }

    public AdaptiveApplicationControlGroup refresh() {
        this.innerObject =
            serviceManager
                .serviceClient()
                .getAdaptiveApplicationControls()
                .getWithResponse(ascLocation, groupName, Context.NONE)
                .getValue();
        return this;
    }

    public AdaptiveApplicationControlGroup refresh(Context context) {
        this.innerObject =
            serviceManager
                .serviceClient()
                .getAdaptiveApplicationControls()
                .getWithResponse(ascLocation, groupName, context)
                .getValue();
        return this;
    }

    public AdaptiveApplicationControlGroupImpl withEnforcementMode(EnforcementMode enforcementMode) {
        this.innerModel().withEnforcementMode(enforcementMode);
        return this;
    }

    public AdaptiveApplicationControlGroupImpl withProtectionMode(ProtectionMode protectionMode) {
        this.innerModel().withProtectionMode(protectionMode);
        return this;
    }

    public AdaptiveApplicationControlGroupImpl withVmRecommendations(List<VmRecommendation> vmRecommendations) {
        this.innerModel().withVmRecommendations(vmRecommendations);
        return this;
    }

    public AdaptiveApplicationControlGroupImpl withPathRecommendations(List<PathRecommendation> pathRecommendations) {
        this.innerModel().withPathRecommendations(pathRecommendations);
        return this;
    }
}

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Baleen
WORDS: Gary Budden
LOCATION: Kent
There was all the stuff you'd expect; heart lungs liver kidneys etc. Baleen thick and numerous like bristles on an old paint-brush. But nothing in the gut, half-digested and smelling of pricey French perfume. Empty intestines they said unravelled for half a mile. It was running on nothing. No signs of malnutrition or malnourishment, no pocks or blemishes suggesting deficiencies, no barnacles like aggressive teen acne, no scuttling whale lice, pale and piercing. As if the model had arrived straight off the factory line without once being used. An idea of a whale.
When it happened I was drinking a lot, watching popular dramas through my digibox and not feeling as bad as I should have done about being laid off.
The guy who found the whale, was one of those motivated joggers in tight lycra running along the shore. He liked to get up early, he said in the local paper, and be alone with the herring gulls and piles of rotting bladderwrack. The crunch of shingle beneath my feet. It's so peaceful at dawn.
I'd seen the dawn on the coast myself, but from the improper perspective and coming at it from the wrong direction. Never gotten up to see the pink glow, only ever stayed awake long enough for it to creep up on me. People don't respond to those stories in the same way, and I wonder how I'd have been portrayed if I had found the carcass.
Leviathan, beached whale, signifier of something I've yet to put my finger on. It's not that beachings are uncommon on this coast. A pod of pilot whales, in sympathetic solidarity, left themselves out to dry up on Dunlin Point. That was in '96. Bottlenose dolphins too, so numerous it hurt to think about it, committed mass suicide in St Michael's Bay, like they'd all decided it was just too much effort to keep going. That was '02. I knew the story from Victorian times about a sperm whale washed ashore near the town six miles down the coast; opening it up, an intrepid scientist stepped into the thing's heart only to slip and end up drowning in whale blood.
Our whale was ninety feet long, a pristine and unblemished sky blue. It was alone. The morning it happened, I noticed a commotion outside. More people than usual, kids with sticks they used to prod and poke. The weather was clear but cold, heading toward winter. I pulled on my thick green coat, mud-crusted boots I'd bought on offer from Sports Direct, made sure my iPhone was charged. Always worth grabbing a few pics. The coast along the Hollow Shore, bleak though it is, is always photogenic.
I crossed the road, listening to the cries of the herring gulls up among the chimneys, ducked down the little alley that wound past a beached wooden boat and onto the beach. Shingle crunched underfoot – it was nice, the jogger was right – and already a crowd of the townspeople and journalists surrounded the whale, cameras flashing like they were a group of tourists at the Louvre.
And what a sight. Even as the birds pecked at its flesh, it was majestic. It made life in this provincial, salt smelling town, seem all the worse. Here was a reminder of what life could be, how fucking grand the world was capable of being, how I had just been let go from Pfizers as they wound up the business and was drinking my way through a dwindling stash of savings watching HBO dramas.
There was a recession on. The council made all the right noises but nothing happened. The story got into the national papers, a wind-blown journalist for BBC South East pontificating to camera as a herring gull tore off a strip of blubber in shot behind him. But there was no money, they said. Nothing spare to haul the carcass away. A travesty, shouted the scientists and naturalists. This thing was, after all, an anomaly. But it costs tens of thousands to haul a whale away, even one so empty and pure.
As the days and weeks went by, with the stench increasing (a mix between that rotting bladderwrack, abattoir, open sewer and fungal infection), I'd think about its baleen and the strokes of a giant's brush on a canvas as wide as the sky. I wondered where it had come from, and why. I found stories about whales that were the last of their species, singing a song that would never find an audience. Or reports from men with expensive equipment far out on the open sea, about whale song recorded matching no known records. I wondered if our whale was one of a kind, some chance mishap of whale miscegenation, doomed to beach on the south coast of England and never be understood. I could sympathise with that.
A kind of rogue science set in, looting the booty. I wasn't above it myself. There was money to be had. I hacked off the flukes that first night. No CCTV on the beach, only kids smoking weed sat around crackling driftwood fires, listening to the pop of heated pebbles. I sold the flukes to a collector on the dark web who paid enough money to buy me a few more months. I felt bad, but like I said, there was a recession on. I took a chunk of flesh for myself, while it was still fresh, and fried it up in my small kitchen. It was tasty, if chewy. For some reason I thought it would taste of fish.
Each morning I'd head out and check on our whale's progress. Death has its own energy. A micro-ecology feeding boiling masses of maggots and flies, the gulls, waders, crows and more that fed on the insects, flesh and thick skin. The peregrine I saw take an unwary gull. The slithering things and barking foxes at night.
The whale got its own Twitter account, fuelling a thousand shared photographs of the wonder of decomposition. Some thought it a sign of salvation, others doom, and so the whale fed us too, allowing us to project what we wanted onto its degraded form.
One morning, the whale now just shreds of flesh hung over a bone frame, I headed to the beach and saw a man who had scolded me for throwing stones at cans the previous summer. He was sitting on a wooden bench, staring out over at the carcass and the flat sea behind. I don't think he recognised me.
It's a disgrace, I said, close so he would hear.
Children have to play around here, I said.
I carried on towards the whale. Flies were buzzing, a dirty encircling halo. Gulls took flight at my approach. The smell of rot everywhere.
Gary Budden is the co-founder of independent publisher, Influx Press and works as an editorial assistant for Unsung Stories. His fiction and essays have appeared in Black Static, Structo, Bare Fiction, Gorse, The Lonely Crowd, Under the Radar, The Learned Pig and many more. His debut collection of stories, Hollow Shores, will be published by Dead Ink in October 2017. Click here to read his blog: New Lexicons.
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The NBA All Star weekend was a huge success for the league and the first time it's been held outside the US. Toronto hosted the big show and welcomed visitors from around the globe.
The use of player worn microphones during game play continues to bring the audience deep into the experience. Check out the video NBA All Star 2016 mic'd up players.
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The mammalian forebrain, which consists of the telencephalon and the diencephalon, is responsible for many higher cognitive functions such as thinking, learning and memory. The cerebral cortex, which is important for language and processing information, is located in the dorsal portion of the telencephalon. The basal ganglia, which are important for movement, are located in the ventral telencephalon. Many genes are involved in patterning and the development of the forebrain. One gene that appears to be crucial for forebrain development is Gli3. Gli3 has been shown to work as both a transcriptional activator and a repressor of the Sonic Hedgehog (Shh) signalling pathway in the developing spinal cord and limb buds. In the telencephalon, Shh has been shown to be important for induction of ventral cell fate, but the exact function of Gli3 in the forebrain and the interactions between Gli3 and Shh are still obscure. Previous studies have shown that Gli3 is required for the formation of the cortical hem area of the telencephalon, which does not form in Gli3Xt/Xt mutant mice lacking functional Gli3. The residual dorsal telencephalon of the Gli3Xt/Xt mutants is partially 'ventralized'. The main aim of this study was to re-examine the developing forebrain of Gli3Xt/Xt mouse mutants to gain insight into the function of Gli3 during forebrain development. In this thesis, the expression of Gli3 mRNA and protein was examined in the E12.5 and E14.5 wild type telencephalon. The highdorsal-to-lowventral expression pattern of Gli3 corresponds to severedorsal-to-mildventral defects observed in the Gli3Xt/Xt mutants. The ratios between the levels of the cleaved and full length isoforms of Gli3 in dorsal and ventral telencephalon resemble those described in dorsal and ventral spinal cord and in the anterior and posterior limb bud, respectively, suggesting Gli3 in the dorsal telencephalon may act as a repressor of the Shh signalling pathway. The total amount and the ratios of the two isoforms of Gli3 protein were examined in Shh and Foxg1 null mice, which lack ventral telencephalon. The results obtained agree with a role of Gli3 as a repressor of the Shh pathway in the dorsal telencephalon. The forebrains of Gli3Xt/Xt mutants were analysed systematically both anatomically and by molecular markers in this thesis. The border between the telencephalon and the diencephalon was delineated in the Gli3Xt/Xt mutants by using a combination of markers expressed in different areas within the forebrain. This lead to the observation that the previously reported 'ventralization' only occurred in the very rostral telencephalic sections of the Gli3Xt/Xt mutant embryos, suggesting a possible shape change of the Gli3Xt/Xt telencephalon. To examine the possible causes of the significant size reduction of Gli3Xt/Xt mutant telencephalon compared to wild type telencephalon from E10.5, cell proliferation and cell death properties studies were undertaken. The changes observed were not sufficient to explain the phenotypic differences between the Gli3Xt/Xt mutant and the wild type embryos indicating that they might be the result of an early patterning defect. The dorsal telencephalon is severely reduced in volume at both E12.5 and E10.5, containing cells from adjacent eminentia thalami, probably due to the loss of the dorso-medial telencephalon. Large clusters of eminentia thalami cells were observed at later developmental stages, when the neocortex becomes highly disorganized, forming rosettes comprising mainly neural progenitors. These results suggest Gli3 is important for the formation of an intact telencephalic-diencephalic boundary and for preventing the abnormal location of diencephalic cells in the dorsal telencephalon. The volume of Gli3Xt/Xt ventral telencephalon was increased compared to that of the wild types at E10.5, but became smaller than that of the wild type littermates at E12.5. This might have been the result of a combination of more cells exiting the cell cycle and increased cell death observed in the Gli3Xt/Xt ventral telencephalon at E10.5, suggesting Gli3 regulates cell differentiation and cell death properties at this age and brain region. The significant expansion of rostro-ventral telencephalon observed in the Gli3Xt/Xt mutant might correlate with the expansion of Fgf8 expression and this hypothesis has been tested in this thesis.


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Q: bash script to strip out some characters Bash scripting. How can i get a simple while loop to go through a file with below content and strip out all character from T (including T) using sed
"2012-05-04T10:16:04Z"
"2012-04-05T15:27:40Z"
"2012-03-05T14:58:27Z"
"2011-11-29T15:04:09Z"
"2011-11-16T12:12:00Z"

Thanks

A: Through sed,
sed 's/"\|T.*//g' file

"matches double quotes \| or T.* starts from the first T match all the characters upto the last. Replacing the matched characters with an empty string will give you the desired output.
Example:
$ echo '"2012-05-04T10:16:04Z"' | sed 's/"\|T.*//g'
2012-05-04

A: A simple awk command to do this:
awk -F '["T]' '{print $2}' file
2012-05-04
2012-04-05
2012-03-05
2011-11-29
2011-11-16

A: With bash builtins:
while IFS='T"' read -r a a b; do echo "$a"; done < filename

Output:

2012-05-04
2012-04-05
2012-03-05
2011-11-29
2011-11-16


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E3 2013: our top 10 moments from gaming's arms race
By Alex Roth, Michelle Fitzsimmons 2013-06-18T00:30:00.168Z Consoles
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E3 2013 was the most controversial, competitive and downright crazy show we've seen in the recent history of gaming. The Xbox One went toe-to-toe with the PS4, and even though the two aren't even in stores yet, many are ready to declare a winner.
New gaming IPs were launched while familiar brands were confirmed for the next generation. We also saw a slew of indie titles take the stage, and Google's Android enjoyed a growing presence on the show floor.
Nintendo, leader of the pack turned underdog, opted out of a traditional press conference. It still revealed some great games from its core franchises, but now runs the risk of being trampled under all the new hardware announcements.
And as always, PC gaming marched forward. Eye-popping graphics, slick hardware and inventive new titles littered the show floor.
It was all at E3 this year, and we've rounded our top 10 moments. So go ahead, peruse our list, and tell us what you think was the best, or worst, moment of E3 2013.
Sony rejects subtlety
1. Sony makes PS4 the Xbox alternative
If a great history book is ever written about console wars waged between video game hardware manufacturers, then E3 2013 will be regarded as the moment when the arms race reached its fever pitch. The vicious competition between Sony's PS4 and Microsoft's Xbox One was the defining theme that ran through all of E3 2013, and Sony used its press conference to tell the world that it would be taking no prisoners.
The show started slowly, easing into gear with plugs for the PS Vita and current generation titles like The Last of Us. Then we got what we'd been waiting for, our first glimpse of the PS4.
It was sleek, black, and other than a slightly asymmetrical design, not far from PlayStations past. Then Sony showed us something we'd never seen from it before: a price tag that beat Microsoft's.
After saying that the PS4 would be $399/£349 ($100 cheaper than the Xbox One) Sony got really nasty. Up came slide after slide of touting the PS4's lack of online requirement and support for used games.
The crowd was practically on its feet and we could've sworn we saw a tear in the eye of Sony executive Jack Tretton. While this console war is only just beginning, the first battle has been won by the PS4.
PS4 will play used games, no online check-in is required.
Oh hello Halo
2. Microsoft's press conference starts E3 with a bang
Sony and its PS4 may have "won" E3 with a point-by-point attack on the Xbox One, but that doesn't mean Microsoft was chopped liver. Far from it.
Microsoft stuck to its guns during its June 10 pre-E3 press conference, hammering out the game titles, including a curiously un-numbered Halo due out in 2014.
There was talk of "drivatars" and a Twitch partnership, and using mobile devices as to check in on and alter game play. Nothing revolutionary, but the rotating repertoire of executives and developers tried their darndest to give gamers what they wanted.
The press conference was bombastic and quick paced, and while it didn't have the satiating quality of a full meal, it served as a more than adequate appetizer that set the tone for E3 2013.
We give the company kudos for sticking to the script, throwing some eye candy up in the form of heart-racing demos and a mouthwatering McLaren, and getting the conversation rolling on which console will reign supreme come holiday time. Consumers got a release month and a price as well, the two biggest unknowns about the Xbox One until last Monday.
Microsoft may have stumbled on its "always on" and used game policy messaging, but at the end of the day gamers are going to have a mighty hard decision to make between the Xbox One and PS4.
Read more about Microsoft at E3 2013.
The Razer Blade is now even thinner
3. Razer in the house
PS4, Xbox One. Xbox One, PS4. And what's up with Nintendo?
There were a few major themes running through E3, though one not to be ignored was the state of PC gaming, especially in the face of some serious console competition.
We got the chance to catch up with Min-Liang Tan, the always-affable co-founder and CEO of Razer, which focuses on gaming laptops yet also produces a gaming tablet called the Edge.
Tan's enthusiasm for gaming in general is infectious. Nevermind that the consoles shown at E3 come at a price that's less than half of most gaming computers. Tan sees the PS4 and Xbox One not as threats but as a boon for gamers and the industry as a whole.
He was honest about the screen deficiencies of the new 14-inch Blade laptop, and admitted that mobile will happen for Razer only if the gaming quality can come in a smaller package. Plus, he let us in on why he went from being a lawyer to running a tech company.
Talking with Tan was a breath of fresh air in what can become, after awhile, a stale console conversation. We look forward to catching up with him again.
Read our conversation with Razer CEO Min-Liang Tan.
4. Mad Catz brings Android Mojo to your TV
Every since the Ouya made its millions pledging openess and affordability on Kickstarter, it seems like you can't throw a rock without hitting some sort of Android gaming device. We've seen Nivdia's Shield, the Moga Android controller, and now peripheral maker Mad Catz has entered the fray with its Mojo "mini-console."
While we're not sure what's up with the Mojo moniker, min-console is certainly apt. It's console alright, plugging right into your TV with HDMI. And its certainly mini, small enough to fit right in your hand.
It's not a portable gaming system though. It's meant to hang out in your entertainment system and bring the same Google Play-powered experience you know on your Nexus 7 or Galaxy S4 to your big screen.
That means that any movie, album, game or app you've got on Google Play, the Mojo will be more than happy load up. Giving consumers another way to access content they're already purchasing could very well become the key to the Mojo's success, and that CTRLR peripheral it's being packaged with probably won't hurt either.
Hands on with the Mojo Android console at E3 2013.
5. Nintendo says 'play the game,' but not on your phone
Your finger doesn't have to be on the pulse of the video game market to know that things have slowed down a bit for Nintendo. Whereas the affordable and intriguing Wii flew off the shelves, the Wii U seems to be at a standstill.
With no new hardware to be announced, Nintendo opted out of the pomp and circumstance of a giant E3 presser. Instead it went for smaller, more intimate meetings that place focused on the games.
Nintendo would tell you that this is what really counts, the games. It showed the lay of the land for the Wii U and the 3DS's coming year, with releases like Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD, a new Super Smash Bros., Pikmin 3 and a new Donkey Kong.
The company also reminded gamers that the Wii U is still managing third-party support. Big action titles like Batman: Arkham Origins and Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag are still on there way.
Finally, if you've ever dreamed of grabbin' mushrooms with Mario on your HTC One, you should probably just let that dream die already. Nintendo Satoru Iwata said that would never happen, "not on [his] watch." Or tablet, for that matter.
Nintendo fleshes out Wii U games, says experience matters most.
Ouya or oh no?
6. The ESA picks a fight with Ouya
Android console and Kickstarter darling Ouya didn't have a booth at E3 2013. Instead, it rented out space across the street from the LA convention center. There it hosted hands-on time with games and even poured some free beers.
Apparently, this didn't sit well with the Entertainment Software Association, the folks who run E3. The ESA attempted to rain on Ouya's parade by moving big trailer trucks in front of the so-called Ouya Park.
It didn't last long though, as Ouya managed to get banners in front of the trucks, and continued to attract a steady flow of visitors. This must have burned the ESA, since it called the LAPD to come ruffle Ouya's paperwork.
Apparently everything was in order though, as the Ouya folks were not made to move. This kind of dirty maneuvering is surprising no matter where you see it, but we were really shocked to see the ESA do it to little old Ouya. Does it really consider this Android console this much of an annoyance, or even a threat?
7. Sony keeps indies top of mind
So that no 24-hour check in requirement and hand-it-directly-to-your-friend sharing policy may have caused a few cheers and chuckles at E3, but Sony's Adam Boyes had a mission slightly different than slamming the competition.
He was there to hoist up indies.
As Boyes told it during a roundtable discussion June 12, nine independent titles got stage time during the company's pre-show press conference, and Sony plans to keep games not developed by the big-name studios front and center moving forward.
Sure, the PS4 has great hardware, but what's a console if you don't have a myriad of game choices to pick from?
Hardware is only part of the equation, and Sony actually seems committed to keeping what Boyes' called a developer-friendly console just that.
There's a shift taking place at the company, Boyes said, one that won't just help Sony or game makers, but gamers as a whole. While we liked hearing the message straight from the executive's mouth, we're even more intrigued to see if Sony can fulfill its promise.
Read more about what Adam Boyes, vice president of developer and publisher relations at Sony, had to say at E3.
My god, it's full of games!
8. Oculus Rift keeps on impressing
We tried the virtual reality headgear on prior to E3, but leave it to Oculus Rift to keep us interested with two major updates: a full HD 1080p prototype and (gasp) something that's actually close to a video game.
The 1080p visuals were extremely impressive: We were totally immersed, able to sense depth of field and causing us to thirst after what could have fooled us for real snowflakes. Consumers should expect the same HD we experienced at E3 when the console is ready for sale.
We also got to fiddle around with a demo developed by CCP Games, the same group behind EVE Online. While shooting lasers targeted by our VR glances was cool enough, the sense of space was so mind-boggling astounding, we tried to control our in-game avatar's arm movements with their real-world counterparts, though to no avail.
Oculus Rift truly impressed us (again) and we think that the tech on this product is only starting to scratch the surface. There is much, much more to look forward to in the virtual reality space.
Read our updated hands on review with Oculus Rift.
9. Nvidia explains how new consoles bolster PC titles too
Hardcore PC gamers have probably been their rolling eyes and turning up their noses at all this new console nonsense. They've been experiencing the graphics we drooled over at E3 on their pricey gaming rigs ever since DirectX 11 launched.
However, if you can't see how newer, more powerful consoles are good for all of gaming, you're being short sighted, and Nvidia would like to explain why.
"Developers can now build really awesome content that can then scale to the PC," Nvidia Senior Vice President Tony Tamasi explained. "Consoles are great because they catch up from a features perspective."
Basically, the console, with its fixed set of specs, will always be the lowest common demonitor. And now that the lowest spec sheet out there is fresh and beefy again, developers can start busting out tricks that would've melted your PS3 or Xbox 360.
Of course, we'll see how long consoles can stay within striking distance of PCs, but at least a console port to PC won't feel like a total downgrade, for a while anyway.
Nvidia claims game consoles closing gap with PCs
10. Celebrity sightings
We try to stay objective as possible when bringing you the latest from the world of tech, but even we get a little star struck from time to time.
E3 was teeming with celebs, from TV host and funnyman Conan O'Brien to South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone to director Guillermo Del Toro.
That's not even touching on the high-profile people trotted out on stage during company press conferences, like Drake and Aaron Paul at EA's get-together.
We spotted Conan riffing on Google Glass and caught a glimpse of America's Next Top Model winner Adrianne Curry yapping about PlanetSide 2.
Sure the show is about games, the people that make them and the consoles that play them, but a little star power lends an extra layer of excitement that makes us just that much more excited to come back next year. You never know who you're gonna see, right?
Read about EA's star-studded E3 press conference.
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MMA Best Fighter: Takeya Mizugaki
Written on September 12, 2011 by Markham Mencken
Ranked by Sherdog as the top 10 bantamweight MMA fighter, Takeya Mizugaki makes his way on Fighting Insider's "MMA Best Fighter" list.
Currently ranked by Sherdoog as top 10 Bantamweight fighter, Takeya Mizugaki was born on December 16, 1983. He started his MMA career, competing for Japanese promotions like Shooto and Cage Force. He was the Shooto Rookie of the Year in 2003, and won the Cage Force Bantamweight tournament.
According to his official UFC profile, Takeya Mizugaki started training and competing for MMA when he was in high school. Back then, the sport was really famous in Japan. He was in college while fighting for Shooto and Cage Force. And during that time, he only had part time jobs working at gas station.
Takeya Mizugaki, other than being a notable bantamweight MMA fighter, also holds a master's degree in Electrical Engineering from Kanto Gakuin University.
UFC 132: Cruz vs Faber Preliminary Card Preview
Written on June 30, 2011 by Markham Mencken
Before you place your bets for UFC 132, check out Fighting Insider's preview for the tournament's preliminary card.
Last June, MMA fans were spoiled with three UFC events. However, the promotion will pull the first truly stacked card of the summer with UFC 132: Cruz vs Faber.
Bantamweight champ, Dominick Cruz, will defend his UFC title belt for the first time against the only man who was able to beat him — Urijah Faber. The match-up is worth the pay-per-view, while the whole fight card is full of superstars and especially compelling match-ups.
That said, check out Fighting Insider's UFC 132 preliminary card preview after the break.
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Preliminary Matches of UFC 132 on UFC's Facebook Page
Written on June 29, 2011 by Lulu
Following UFC's tradition of airing prelim matches on Facebook, four of UFC 132's undercard bouts will be broadcast the promotion official Facebook Page.
UFC, once again, gives their fans free fights to watch on their official Facebook page. Four fights from the UFC 132 card is now scheduled to air on Facebook on Saturday night. Starting 6pm ET/ 3pm PT on Saturday, preliminary matches will be aired on Facebook, which is the only place where fans could watch the prelim of UFC's event. While the rest of the show including the main event will be on pay-per-view.
The four fights that will air on Facebook includes matches between Brian Bowles vs Takeya Mizugaki, Aaron Simpson vs. Brad Tavares, Anthony Njokuani vs. Andre Winner and Jeff Hougland vs. Donny Walker.
UFC 132 is the latest event that will be air on Facebook, following the UFC's tradition of broadcasting every fight on a card between multiple multimedia outlet. After the prelim ends, the broadcast will shift on Spike TV where fans could watch the main card.
Brian Bowles Faces Takeya Mizugaki at UFC 132
Two bantamweight fighters will attempt to come closer for a title shot, as Brian Bowles and Takeya Mizugaki lock horns at the upcoming UFC 132 on July 2.
Brian Bowles will attempt to make a step forward towards a bantamweight title shot, as he meets Takeya Mizugaki at UFC 132 this July 2. The bantamweight fighters will square off at the said event, which green lits a title match between Dominick Cruz and Urijah Faber.
Since Brian Bowles' loss to current champion, Dominick Cruz, last year, he has dealt with a broken hand and foot. His injuries brought him out of action for almost a year. But following that, Brian Bowles bounced back after submitting Damacio Page during UFC on Versus 3 last March. Meanwhile, Takeya Mizugaki will also have a chance for a title shot if he get pass Brian Bowles at UFC 132.
Who's foot will step forward on July 2? Let people know your bets by leaving a comment.
Faber Chokes Mizugaki Out
Written on November 12, 2010 by Markham Mencken
The biggest star in the history of WEC fought for the promotion for the final time at WEC 52, and it went just as planned. Urijah Faber choked out Takeya Mizugaki with just seconds remaining in the first round.
Urijah Faber's plans for his last fight for WEC went as it should be, after defeating the Japanese favorite — Takeya Mizugaki. Mizugaki was holding his own early in the first round, but Faber proved how well-rounded of a fighter he is. It was only a matter of time when he took on the Japanese's back, and attempted a rear-naked choke. Faber started the choke from a standing position, and re-positioned it after they fell on the mat. He continued to squeezed tightly until Mizugaki was left unconscious.
For a moment, there was a scary scene with a blocked out Takeya Mizugaki on the floor. But he quickly came to, and appeared to be okay. This is Urijah Faber's first victory in the bantamweight division. He will move in the UFC most likely as a number one contender. Indeed, Faber's star is on the rise, and soon to shine even brighter.
WEC 52 Quick Results
The penultimate WEC event is done, and the results are already scribbled on the history of Mixed Martial Arts. Who among your favorite fighters took home the bacon, and who went out the cage empty-handed?
The WEC 52 has come to its end and the results are in. Urijah Faber makes his bantamweight debut against Takeya Mizugaki, while Chad Mendes takes on Javier Vazquez. Also in the WEC 52 main event, Joseph Benavidez meets Wagnney Fabiano. Who among your favorite fighter stands proudly on his feet? And who went home defeated?
Fighting Insider has the WEC 52 results posted after the jump.
Urijah Faber Last Training for WEC 52
Written on November 10, 2010 by Zac Efren
Urijah Faber completes his final preparations for WEC 52 as shown in the video below.
Before WEC 52 takes place, Urijah Faber went to his final and rigorous training with his striking coach Thonglor Armatsena. The training was opened for the media people to see. It was held in last Vegas.
WEC 52 is where Faber will debut on the bantamweight division. He will face Takeya Mizugaki inside the octagon on Thursday.
The official weigh-in for the bout will happen on Wednesday. Keep on checking Fighting Insider for the latest information about WEC 52.
Check out the video after the skip.
Faber vs Mizugaki Bout Headlines WEC 52
Taking what seems to be the best and worst moment of their MMA career last April, Takeya Mizugaki and Urijah Faber will lock horns against each other as they headline the upcoming WEC 52.
Former WEC featherweight champ Urijah Faber will make his much awaited advance to 135 pounds, as he faces Takeya Mizugaki on the upcoming WEC 52 on November 11, at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas. Urijah "The California Kid" Faber has not competed since his unanimous decision loss against Jose Aldo at WEC 48 last April. But be that as it may, Faber got victories over Dominick Cruz, Bibiano Fernandez, and Jens Pulver in addition to his 19 out of 23 career wins via knockout, TKO or submission. Takeya Mizugaki, on the other hand, secured seven wins out of his past nine fights. His sole defeat came from Miguel Torres and Scott Jorgensen. He last fought in April, outperforming Rani Yahya via unanimous decision at WEC 48.
Meanwhile, two more fights are made official for the event, which will air live on Versus network. Former WEC Bantamweight king Brian Bowles will make his comeback, squaring off Wagnney Fabiano at 135 pounds. Another is a pivotal showdown at 145 pounds between Josh Grispi and Erik Koch.
WEC 52 "Faber vs. Mizugaki"
Thursday, Nov. 11
Palms Casino Resort
Urijah Faber vs. Takeya Mizugaki
Brian Bowles vs. Wagnney Fabiano
Josh Grispi vs. Erik Koch
* Chad Mendes vs. Javier Vazquez
* Damacio Page vs. Eddie Wineland
* Michael McDonald vs. Clint Godfrey
* Zachary Micklewright vs. Dustin Poirier
* Not Official
Faber Debuts for WEC 52 Against Mizugaki
After the face-off between Faber and Mizugaki was scratched from the WEC 51 card, "The California Kid" is now ready to try his hand in a new division. The fight that was set for September is now all systems go to take action this November at the WEC 52 in Las Vegas.
After a knee injury that sidelined Urijah "The California Kid" Faber for a couple of months, his debut is now set for WEC 52 versus Takeya Mizugaki. Primed to return on November 11, the former featherweight king dropped his last fight against Jose Aldo in April. After that, he decided go down to 135 pounds, making it the most talked about moves in MMA. He was set to face Mizugaki for WEC 51 in September, but a knee injury from training pushed the card off the fight. However, Japanese fighter and former bantamweight title holder, Takeya Mikugaki, is happy to wait a couple of months to welcome the 145-pound champ. Winning over Rani Yahya in his recent fight, Mizugaki is anxious enough to be Faber's first test in the 135-pounds division.
The Faber and Mizugaki bout will likely to be a co-main event for the WEC 52 in Las Vegas this coming November. The November show is set to feature the return of Brian Bowles, former bantamweight champion, versus Wagnney Fabiano. More fights will be announced for the upcoming WEC event, so be sure to check back again.