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[Courses are full credit, lasting a full year, unless otherwise noted.]
ENGLISH: essays; grammar; sonnets; Macbeth; Pride and Prejudice; Their Eyes Were Watching God; practice in close reading and analytical writing; creative assignments.
GEOMETRY: an intuitive and analytical approach to the mathematics of shapes and space. The properties of triangles, quadrilaterals, polygons and circles are studied through the use of logic and deductive proofs. Algebraic problem-solving skills are reinforced throughout.
GEOMETRY WITH EXTENDED EXPLORATIONS: an investigation into geometric concepts through a more abstract lens. The course will explore the properties of triangles, polygons and circles from first principles through the use of logic and deductive proofs, geometry of motion and algebra of transformations, and will provide an introduction to Algebra II through mappings and functions. Computer software (Geometer's Sketchpad) will be used to extend and explore concepts.
TWENTIETH-CENTURY WORLD HISTORY: global history from the late nineteenth century to the present, with a strong emphasis on reading, interpreting and contextualizing primary sources.
BIOLOGY: study of life processes, with emphasis on cell biology, DNA, biotechnology, genetics, evolution, plant reproduction and animal physiology. The course culminates with a field trip to investigate the ecology of an intertidal zone.
FRENCH II COMPREHENSIVE: for those who began in Class VII, a consolidation of students' knowledge of syntax, and the beginning of the study of literature.
FRENCH II: for those who began French in Class V, consolidation of grammar and expansion of vocabulary, continuation of the study of short literary works and the skills of textual analysis.
MANDARIN II: for those who began in Class V, continued study of listening, speaking, reading and writing with emphasis on formal grammatical structures; exploration of Chinese culture through project-based learning and field trips to local Chinese communities.
COMPREHENSIVE SPANISH I: this introductory course emphasizes listening and speaking, vocabulary acquisition and grammar, and explores the culture and customs of Spanish-speaking countries.
SPANISH II: for those who began in Class V, a thorough review of grammar and introduction of advanced structures, and the reading of adapted versions of classical literature such as Don Quijote de la Mancha as well as selections of fictional work, poetry and short films by Latin American and Spanish writers. Presentations on cultural and historical topics enhance students' oral proficiency and confidence.
LATIN II: completion of the introduction to basic vocabulary and syntax using the Cambridge Latin program, followed by stories from the Fabulae Faciles collection and excerpts adapted from Roman authors.
DRAMA (half credit; throughout the year): introduction to the art of playmaking in all of its aspects, from the actor's approach to the script to the creation of scenery, props and costumes. Particular attention is paid to vocal projection, physical poise and strengthened concentration. Students rehearse and perform a full-length play during the second semester.
MUSIC (half credit; throughout the year):
VOCAL TECHNIQUE AND LITERATURE: fundamentals of vocal technique and introduction to the solo song literature, ending with a performance. Participation in the Upper School Chorus is required (open also to X–XII).
CHAMBER MUSIC/ORCHESTRA: study of standard chamber repertoire in small groups, ending with a performance. Participation in the Upper School Orchestra is required (open also to X–XII).
INSTRUMENTAL TECHNIQUES: exploration of technique in a small group setting of like instruments. This course extends the work accomplished in Middle School instrumental classes and supports the repertoire played in the Upper School Orchestra. Each semester ends with a performance. Participation in the Upper School Orchestra is required (open also to X–XII).
STUDIO ART (half credit; throughout the year): fundamentals of oil painting, color and composition taught through direct observation and imaginative invention of still life. Participation in conceptual and historically based discussions, group critique and one museum study assignment are required.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION: with an emphasis on lifelong fitness and exercise, department offerings vary by trimester and include courses offered in fitness, dance, sports, special programming and mindfulness. Students are also required to complete one semester of Health in Class IX and to become certified in First Aid/CPR before graduation. The course, offered in Classes XI and XII, follows the American Heart Association training course for first responders.
HEALTH: integrates the five core competencies of social and emotional intelligence into a solid health education. Curriculum covers mindfulness, values clarification, relationships, human sexuality, media literacy, drug and alcohol education. Classes are designed to promote small group discussion and culminate in a project in which students design public service announcements on topics of their choice.
CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES: Activities in the Middle and Upper Schools offer greater opportunities for girls to shape their own programs . Brearley's numerous co-curricular activities include Middle and Upper School branches of the robotics team, coding and maker clubs, orchestra and chorus, math team, environmental action committee, student publications (the newspapers, literary magazines and the yearbook), drama productions, debate team and an array of art courses, from photography to bookmaking.
COMMUNITY SERVICE (required of all students in Class IX): students participate as a group in a Saturday soup kitchen program and also research and engage in volunteer opportunities.
ENGLISH: American literature, novels, short stories, essays, autobiographies and poems from the Puritans through the moderns. Authors include Bradstreet, Douglass, Hawthorne, Thoreau, Melville, Twain, Cather, Fitzgerald, Morrison and selected poets.
ALGEBRA II: study of mathematical relations, functions and transformations; specific topics include polynomial and rational functions, trigonometric functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, and the complex number system. The TI- 84 graphing calculator is used as a tool for extension, exploration and solution.
ALGEBRA II WITH EXTENDED EXPLORATIONS: in-depth study of mathematical relations, functions and transformations; specific topics include polynomial and rational functions, trigonometric functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, and the complex number system. The TI-84 graphing calculator is used as a tool for extension, exploration and solution.
ALGEBRA II AND PRECALCULUS: an in-depth study of Algebra II and Precalculus; specific topics include polynomial functions, rational functions, trigonometric functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, sequences and series, vectors, parametric equations, polar coordinates and graphs. An introduction to the study of Calculus will include the topics of limits, continuity and derivatives. This course prepares students for Advanced Calculus and may be taken with the permission of the Math Department.
UNITED STATES HISTORY: a chronological survey introducing students to political, economic, social and cultural developments in American history from 1492 to the present, incorporating the study of the US Constitution and federal government, extensive work with primary sources and a focused introduction to historiography. Students travel to Washington, DC, in April to meet with people who work in or with the US government.
CHEMISTRY: an investigation into the nature of matter and chemical change. Specific topics include electron configuration, bonding, gas behavior, the concept of moles, stoichiometry, redox reactions, thermochemistry and acid-base chemistry. Whenever possible, the course explores the chemistry of environmental issues, and the year culminates with an independent research project (open also to XI and XII).
FRENCH III COMPREHENSIVE: for students who began in Class VII, this course emphasizes speaking, reading and writing through the study of increasingly advanced vocabulary and grammar, the examination of French society and culture and the reading of literary and expository texts.
FRENCH III: the expansion and refinement of speaking, writing and reading skills through the continuing study of grammar and the in-depth analysis and discussion of current events and literary works.
MANDARIN III: for students who began in Class V, continued study of increasingly advanced syntax and vocabulary, with discussion of a broader range of issues in Chinese society, history and culture.
COMPREHENSIVE SPANISH II: for students who began in Class IX, this intermediate course continues the study of syntax, vocabulary and cultural understanding of the Hispanic world. A variety of media resources are used to enhance the student's reading, writing, listening and speaking skills.
SPANISH III: for students who began in Class V, strengthening of communication skills and cultural competency in Spanish through the study of literary texts and films from Latin America and Spain; emphasis on textual analysis, cultural understanding and analytical writing.
LATIN III: in the fall, readings from either Caesar's De Bello Gallico or Cicero's In Catilinam; in the spring, selections from Books I, II and IV of Virgil's Aeneid.
DRAMA (half credit; throughout the year): the actor's art is the particular focus of the course: script analysis, developing a character, the actor as an interpreter of the playwright's story. Students rehearse and perform a full-length play during the second semester.
MUSIC (half credit; throughout the year): see Class IX.
STUDIO ART (half credit; throughout the year): practice in refined observational drawing and mixed medium. One museum study assignment is required.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION: see Class IX.
CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES: Brearley's numerous co-curricular activities include Middle and Upper School branches of the robotics team, coding and maker clubs, orchestra and chorus, math team, environmental action committee, student publications (the newspapers, literary magazines and the yearbook), drama productions, debate team and an array of art courses, from photography to bookmaking. In the Upper School, students may participate in the Model UN and Model Congress programs and affinity groups like Asian Awareness or Umoja. Organizations like the Athletic Association and the Middle and Upper School Student Government groups are led by students elected from each grade and advised by faculty. These organizations offer opportunities for leadership, public speaking and the planning and execution of events.
ADVANCED SCIENCE RESEARCH SEMINAR: a three-year sequence that includes reading and discussion of peer-reviewed scientific articles with their authors who visit Brearley from various New York City research institutions; cutting-edge laboratory experiments that may include RNA interference, Polymerase Chain Reaction and DNA barcoding. Program accepts 5–7 new students from Class X each year for a total of 15–21 enrolled students. Not for credit.
COMMUNITY SERVICE (required of all students in Class X): students are required to make a long-standing commitment to a specific cause, activity or organization . Upper Schoolers may also work through school groups like the Brearley Service Committee, assist in Lower School classrooms or tutor children elsewhere
POETRY WORKSHOP: a yearlong course that, conducted as a workshop, the focus of which is student work, offers a rigorous apprenticeship to the art of poetry writing. Students learn to write about what they know (e.g., family, grief, place) as a metaphor for the broader human experience. Over the course of the year, they develop their skills in using imagery, figurative language, lineation, repetition, meter, rhyme and syntax. In addition to completing writing assignments, students are expected to read modern poetry and other relevant literature to deepen their understanding of their practice. Not for credit.
SOPHOMORE SEMINAR: a yearlong class in health education, service leadership development and public speaking (required of all students in Class X).
ENGLISH: elective in poetic analysis (for example, John Donne and Emily Dickinson; Poetry of the Modern Era; Four Contemporary Poets; or An Intersectional Approach to the Poetry of Gwendolyn Brooks, Audre Lorde, Lucille Clifton and Marilyn Nelson); a required trimester on Greek tragedy and King Lear; and a spring elective on narrative works (Walkers in Cities; James Joyce; Rohinton Mistry and Jhumpa Lahiri; Paradise Lost).
PRECALCULUS AND AN INTRODUCTION TO DIFFERENTIAL CALCULUS: extended study of functions and trigonometry begun in Class X. Additional topics may include vectors, conic sections, parametric equations, polar coordinates, probability and statistics, and sequences and series. Calculus topics include limits and derivatives. This course prepares students for the study of AB Calculus.
PRECALCULUS EXTENDED AND DIFFERENTIAL CALCULUS: extended study of functions and trigonometry begun in Class X, as well as vectors, conic sections, parametric equations, polar coordinates and graphs, probability and statistics, and sequences and series. Calculus topics include limits, derivatives and applications of derivatives. This course prepares students for the study of BC Calculus.
ADVANCED CALCULUS: differential and integral calculus of functions of one variable with applications; power series. Students wishing to take the College Board AP BC Calculus exam will find that this course provides suitable preparation.
STATISTICS AND STATISTICAL MODELING: an introduction to the practice of statistics. Topics include organization of data; probability and random variables; and drawing inferences from data. Computers and calculators are used extensively.
INTERSCHOOL GAME THEORY (half credit; throughout the year): theoretical analysis of game theory taught through applications in economics, politics, business, evolutionary biology, religion, philosophy, computer science and sports, as well as through games such as poker and chess. Quantitative models are developed for strategic situations, and analysis includes optimization and graphical analysis. This course is offered through the Interschool consortium.
INTERSCHOOL NUMBER THEORY (half credit; throughout the year): The study of number theory delves into the foundations of mathematics to understand the integers, their properties, and the application of these ideas to other areas of mathematics. Topics may include, infinity of primes, the Fundamental Theorem of Arithmetic, the Euclidean algorithm, the Greek notion of incommensurable lengths, alternate number systems and their properties, repeating decimals and their connection to infinite series, modular arithmetic, and notions of infinity that arise from counting the integers. This course is offered through the Interschool consortium.
INTERSCHOOL PROBLEM SOLVING (half credit; throughout the year): A collaborative exploration of problem-solving skills and strategies including topics from combinatorics, number theory, advanced algebra, geometry, probability and graph theory. Problems studied include examples from past AIME and US Math Olympiad competitions. This course is offered through the Interschool consortium.
HISTORY [The following list of electives is representative; some may not be offered in 2020–2021.]
HISTORY OF CHINA AND JAPAN: The course starts with the history of the 20th and 21st centuries in China, and then looks back chronologically at political, social and cultural developments in China and Japan, culminating in a consideration of disparate Chinese and Japanese responses to European incursions in the modern period, the legacies of World War II and Japan's position in the world today (open also to XII).
MODERN EUROPEAN HISTORY: a survey of European history from the Renaissance to the present, with particular attention to nationalism and other sources of identity (open also to XII).
MODERN LATIN AMERICA: an introduction to issues and themes in the history of Latin America since 1800. Students explore the most important political, economic, social and cultural developments that characterize the region as a whole, while keeping in mind the considerable variation among the countries in the region (open also to XII).
HISTORY OF WARFARE: a survey of the history of war from the gunpowder revolution of the 15th century to the present. Students will examine the development of modern armies, military technology and insurgency warfare (open also to XII).
MODERNISM IN ART: a study of significant developments in art beginning with the French Revolution up until the present (open also to XII).
LAW, ECONOMICS AND PUBLIC POLICY: an introduction to the history and structures of American civil and criminal law, with a focus on the ways that law and economic thinking structure foreign and domestic policies (open also to XII).
THE UNITED STATES POST-1945: This seminar-style research intensive course will evaluate historical events and ideas from 1945 on using advanced research methods to examine the relationship between the recent past and the present.
URBAN HISTORY: an exploration of different ways of studying and analyzing urban environments locally and globally. The course will begin by using New York City as a case study in which we examine aspects of neighborhood, community and urban expansion. Next, we will apply what we have learned about New York to an exploration of the urban world outside the US as we consider the relationship between the environment and urban life around the Bay of Bengal. Finally, we will consider mid-twentieth century ideas of urban planning and examples of utopian cities as we take up the question of what an ideal city might look like to different people at different times in different places (open also to XII).
WORLD ART: a survey of world art from Prehistoric through the contemporary period. Formal, contextual and methodological problems in art history are explored in a wide range of cultures. Regular visits to local museums are part of the course (open also to XII).
MODERN AFRICA: an exploration of twentieth-century African history, giving special attention to political, military and religious history (open also to XII).
SCIENCE ADVANCED BIOLOGY: intensive investigation of selected topics, including biochemistry, energetics, information transfer, structure, function and regulation of genes, population genetics, biotechnology, morphology and physiology of plants and animals, evolution and ecology. Investigations include applications using statistics and mathematical modeling. Students write grant proposals on topics of their choice. Prerequisites: Biology and Chemistry (open also to XII).
ADVANCED CHEMISTRY: a deeper exploration of equilibrium, acids and bases, and electrochemistry introduced in Chemistry and new topics including kinetics, thermodynamics, redox titrations, molecular architecture and orbital hybridization. Prerequisites: Biology and Chemistry (open also to XII).
CHEMISTRY: see Class X.
PHYSICS: the investigation of the nature of forces and energy and their interactions with matter. Topics include mechanical, thermal, wave, electromagnetic and nuclear energy (open also to XII).
ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY (full-year non-lab course): exploration of the role of science, economics and government policy in developing an environmentally sustainable world. Topics include human population growth, energy production, climate change, freshwater resources, agriculture, fisheries, waste management and biodiversity (open also to XII).
FRENCH IV: a consideration of classic and contemporary French literature and culture with an emphasis on speaking and writing. Students learn contemporary idioms, review grammar, and read and interpret texts from a variety of sources.
FRENCH IV COMPREHENSIVE: greater independence in the use of the language through the study of complex grammatical structures and extension of vocabulary; analysis of cultural and linguistic materials; discussion and debate.
MANDARIN IV: extensive reading of essays, stories, and newspaper and magazine articles; discussion of current events; analytical and creative writing; participating in Chinese culture workshops and communicating with native speakers of Mandarin.
COMPREHENSIVE SPANISH III: for students who began in Class IX, continued study of grammar with an emphasis on advanced grammar structures. Readings include short stories, excerpts from novels and adapted versions of literary masterpieces.
SPANISH IV: for students who began in Class V, continued formal study of a selection of short stories, poetry and non-fiction about the history of Spain and Latin America. Grammar usage and literary analysis will be reinforced through writing assignments and oral communication activities.
LATIN IV: selections from Ovid's Metamorphoses, Ars Amatoria, and Heroides and from the poems of Catullus.
GREEK I (half credit; throughout the year): introduction to Attic Greek. Topics include the principles of word formation and syntax, Aesop's fables and the life of Alexander the Great (open also to XII).
STUDIO ART (half credit; throughout the year): advanced work in the studio with in-depth exploration of various drawing and painting media. One museum study assignment is required.
ART INTENSIVE (half credit; fall or spring semester): for curious and committed students, an opportunity to explore the visual arts and self-expression through a range of traditional and contemporary media, including painting, drawing and printmaking. Thought-provoking and interpretive concepts will be examined in a relaxed, inclusive studio setting focusing on student-driven projects.
DRAWING (half credit; fall or spring semester): through intensive exposure to various drawing materials and techniques, students explore and expand their drawing capabilities. Students use pen and ink, charcoal, Conté crayon, colored pencil, wash and pastel to draw from still life, plants, animals, architecture, landscape and interior scenes.
DRAMA PLAYWRITING (half credit; spring semester): introduction to the art and craft of playwriting. Students write and edit their own short plays; at the end of the semester there is a lightly staged presentation to the public using student actors.
MUSIC: see Class IX.
TECHNOLOGY INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SCIENCE (half credit): introduction to the concepts of computer science utilizing the Python programming language. Topics include recursion, computer security, algorithm complexity and game programming.
CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES: Brearley's numerous co-curricular activities include Middle and Upper School branches of the robotics team, coding and maker clubs, orchestra and chorus, math team, environmental action committee, student publications (the newspapers, literary magazines and the yearbook), drama productions, debate team and an array of art courses, from photography to bookmaking . In the Upper School, students may participate in the Model UN and Model Congress programs and affinity groups like Asian Awareness or Umoja. Organizations like the Athletic Association and the Middle and Upper School Student Government groups are led by students elected from each grade and advised by faculty. These organizations offer opportunities for leadership, public speaking and the planning and execution of events.
COMMUNITY SERVICE (required of all students in Class XI): students are required to make a long-standing commitment to a specific cause, activity or organization . Upper Schoolers may also work through school groups like the Brearley Service Committee, assist in Lower School classrooms or tutor children elsewhere.
JUNIOR SEMINAR (required of all students in Class XI): a yearlong class that encompasses health education, life skills, college advising and the transition to college.
POETRY WORKSHOP: see Class X.
SCIENCE RESEARCH SEMINAR: see Class X.
ENGLISH: required unit of essays; electives from late fall through the winter term (for example, Russian literature; Magic Realism; Virginia Woolf and James Baldwin; or Memory, Identity, and Narrative; electives in the spring term determined by interests of students (in recent years, primarily individual projects in fiction, drama or writing).
CALCULUS: differential and integral calculus of functions of one variable with applications. Students wishing to take the College Board AP AB Calculus exam will find that this course provides suitable preparation.
ADVANCED CALCULUS : see Class XI.
LINEAR ALGEBRA: vectors, linear transformations, general vector spaces and the algebra of matrices.
STATISTICS AND STATISTICAL MODELING: see Class XI. INTERSCHOOL GAME THEORY: see Class XI.
INTERSCHOOL NUMBER THEORY: see Class XI.
INTERSCHOOL PROBLEM SOLVING: see Class XI.
HISTORY: see Class XI for list of electives.
ADVANCED BIOLOGY: see Class XI.
ADVANCED CHEMISTRY: see Class XI.
ADVANCED PHYSICS: an extended study, based on calculus, of relationships between forces, matter and energy. Selected topics include kinematics and dynamics, rotational mechanics, electrostatics, circuits, and nuclear and particle physics. Prerequisite: Physics.
PHYSICS: see Class XI.
ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY: see Class XI.
FRENCH V: culmination of the study of classic and contemporary French literature and culture. French, francophone and global cultural and societal issues are explored through discussion and textual analysis. The use of various media sources and classic and contemporary texts foster conversation and thoughtful debate.
FRENCH V COMPREHENSIVE: consolidation of language proficiency in reading, writing, speaking and listening; a deeper understanding of French literature, language and culture.
MANDARIN V: culmination of the study of Mandarin through reading, writing and discussion.
COMPREHENSIVE SPANISH IV: completion of the course of study begun in Class IX. Emphasis is placed on the discussion and written analysis of literary and cultural topics. Critical thinking is encouraged, reinforcing the four skills in the target language.
SPANISH V: culmination of the study of literature from different Hispanic countries; investigation of their art, film and nonfiction enhances students' cultural understanding. Advanced grammar and literary analysis will be reinforced through analytical writing assignments and oral communication activities.
LATIN V: the study of a particular author or genre; for example, the speeches or letters of Cicero, the comedies of Plautus, Horace's Odes or selections from the Roman historians.
GREEK I: see Class XI.
GREEK II (half credit; throughout the year): continuation of the study of Attic Greek. Students read adapted versions of the Apology, the Clouds and the histories of Herodotus.
STUDIO ART: see Class XI.
ART INTENSIVE: see Class XI.
DRAWING: see Class XI.
ACTING AND DRAMATIC LITERATURE (half credit; throughout the year): combines the study of major plays, predominantly modern, with the chance to perform in an intensive scene workshop. Playwrights in the syllabus include Williams, Miller, Ibsen, Wilson, Treadwell, Hansberry and Kushner. The class meets at least two evenings in the semester to attend professional theatre.
INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SCIENCE (half credit): see Class XI.
ADVANCED COMPUTER SCIENCE: students will learn to write, test, and debug efficient programs using multiple classes and interacting objects. The focus is on object-oriented programming using Java, although students will be exposed to a variety of languages. Students who take this course will be prepared for the AP Computer Science A exam.
ADVANCED SCIENCE RESEARCH SEMINAR: see Class X.
SENIOR SEMINAR: (required of all students in Class XII): a yearlong class that encompasses health education, life skills, college advising and the transition to college.


Halloween is coming up in a few days. Are you ready for it?
As you might already know, Halloween is a day when kids and some adults like to dress up in costumes and ask for candy. This is known as "trick or treating." If it's a custom in your culture, then you must prepare candies or treats at home for those "trick or treaters" who will come knocking on your door! If you have no "treats" then they'll play a "trick" on you! So don't forget or else you'll be shocked and maybe a little embarrassed when you open the front door!
Also for those of you who will be trick or treating, don't forget to brush your teeth before going to bed!


Dr. Sylvia Burrow is Associate Professor in the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies at Cape Breton University. Research focusses on moral psychology and encompasses emotion theory, integrity, and autonomy in social contexts, with an emphasis on self-confidence, self-trust, and self-esteem. Recent research is internationally represented, appearing in journals and book chapters on topics concerned with linguistics, philosophical reasoning, academic autonomy, reproductive autonomy, and autonomy in the context of violence against women.


This seems an off question— can music have the ability to lie?
We are in the modern age. That means traditional music is no longer present. Old cassette turned to iPods. Old radios to MP3 song players. CDs and albums to a mobile mp3 file. And sometimes people tend to wonder, is the new modern music a lie?
Well.. it is not a truth lie test sort of argument— but the world of music have extensively changed as generations passed by but that does not mean that the essence of music, since before the time, has been long disregarded.
Music is Still Alive and Kicking. That is a fact.
The real question is, is there really wrong with new age music.
Today's music is not something like the classic, is not historical and nor one of the books. But it is the creativity and talent of the new generation— it is the new expression.
For example, there are a lot of new age selections which develop and change over the course of the piece, so you're not just hearing the verse, chorus, verse, chorus all the way through. If you have listened to music thirty years back, and have a huge selection of wonderful music and might as well still relate with the modern music of today.
Well, the problem with some people today is that they immediately jump to wrong impressions. Well, those takes are for the ones who hate new age music, they will most probably have the wrong inclination to explore new generation music and how it sounded like it is actually a lie— but it's not.
Music is a personal expression. It is your personal touch and taste depending on your interests. If the new music does not seem to blend with your music choice then that's your personal perspective. Same goes with the way you appreciate old folks' music.
A 21-year-old can choose to love the 80's classical music. While a 64-year-old has the choice to love new generation pop music than the usual music he's been in for the past 60 years. Music is a choice more than ever, and people, age and generation does not require you to choose music accordingly just because it is the age and generation bracket you're in.
Music is your choice and your personality— that's a fact and not a lie.
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I have notated where I want to start the full-width background color. Is there a way to next .container-fluid inside of my .container or is there a suggestion on how I can accomplish this full-width background on this specific sub-section of a custom page in WordPress / bootstrap?
Thanks for any help!

A: Here is one way to set a full width background color. Use a :before pseudo-element to create an absolutely positioned full width background by setting height:auto and width: 100vw. You can set an image or color background. I'd put the background code in a class so you can attach it to any centered block level element without modifying the dom or Bootstrap grid structure.
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Above is part of an Aramaic translation of Psalms 27. At times it is hard to find translations that are true to the correct dialect of Aramaic. The above Psalm is thought to be two different parts put together by some scholars; however, due to the word usage in the second half it becomes apparent that the same writer wrote both. This Psalm has been used for about the last 200 years during the High Holidays. This Psalm is said to prepare believers for the joy of the Holidays and force them to confront their beliefs and faith. Also we will look at a text from the ancient Near East following the same pattern.
"Thy mercy! O Lady of conflict and of all battles.
Who art exalted and firmly fixed, O valiant Ishtar, great is thy might.
The erring one who sees thy face goes aright.
I have cried to thee, suffering, wearied, and distressed, as thy servant.
It is interesting to note that in the above text, like the Psalm the writer starts out with praise and worship to the Goddess and then in the second part of this section is switched to lamentation and inner wrangling. Lamentation to Ishtar has also been connected to the text of Job because it seems the writer makes the same complaints. Possibly it make a clear example that no matter how powerful the God or Goddess is , a certain amount of suffering it allotted to mankind. He must face this suffering, for just being a mortal, no matter how pious he or she may be.
3. Pritchard, James. Ancient Near Eastern Texts Relating to the Old Testament. "Prayer of Lamentation to Ishtar" Princeton University Press, Princeton, New York 1950.


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Home » Fashion » Wedding guest reveals how mum got so drunk she 's**t herself' on the dancefloor and everyone had to evacuate because of smell – The Sun
Wedding guest reveals how mum got so drunk she 's**t herself' on the dancefloor and everyone had to evacuate because of smell – The Sun
NOBODY can begrudge a mum a wild night out once in a while when she's away from the kids.
But few would advise getting so merry at a wedding you end up having a number two on the dancefloor – forcing a mass evacuation because of the smell.
This is, however, exactly what happened at the nuptials of a horrified couple recently, according to a fellow wedding guest who witnessed the drama.
Posting on a Facebook wedding shaming group, the woman called Ashlee revealed how she went to a "gorgeous wedding" with a "beautiful ceremony" that was followed by a pre-reception cocktail hour with free beer and wine.
She explained that a mum – who she called "Liz" – was "hammering down red wine like no one's business", which was very obvious since it was a small wedding of 50 to 60 people.
The guest continued: "After the hour was over, we all headed to the reception area where there was another free beer and wine bar, for dinner, speeches and dancing.
"Liz got dinner, but I can't even tell you how many trips she made to the bar for red wine."
Ashlee explained that by the time the speeches rook place, Liz was "plastered".
"She talked loudly through all of the speeches, and everyone noticed," she said.
"When she got to the dance floor, she was like a rhino with cannonballs of red wine.
"She was trying to dance, while bumping into people and double fisting cups of red wine above her head.
"She kept screaming that she didn't have her kids, so she could party on.
"She was absolutely covered in red wine, she had it all over her dress, even on the back. It literally looked like she took a Cabernet shower.
"At one point she tried to dance with the bride, and almost spilled wine on her very expensive white dress.
"The kicker, she got so drunk that she s**t herself on the dance floor and everyone evacuated it because it smelled so bad. Complete wedding guest failure."
Members in the Facebook group were shocked by the story – and the post has already garnered 2.3k 'likes' and 1.4k comments.
One person wrote: "WTAF? How in god's name is she EVER going to face any of those people again?"
Another commented: "Someone has GOT to have pics of this."
A third shared: "How does one go on in life after drunk shitting in public. I would put myself in a witness protection program."
And a fourth added: "I literally would have lost my mind if I were the bride or groom. Like what in God's name are you even doing lol."
Yesterday, we told you how a "tacky" bride and groom made guests pay £40 each for their own meal – sparking debate over whether you should get married if you can't afford wedding.
We also revealed how a bride was thrilled as she makes DIY wooden hangers for bridesmaids costing 46p each from Primark – but people mock her for another hilarious fail.
And a bride marries in £35 dress she found in charity shop the day after getting engaged.
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Long Tail Pro
Long Tail Pro is a keyword research tool designed to help website owners find low-competition keywords to support their SEO strategy. It was developed in 2011 by Spencer Haws, an authority on internet marketing, after he became frustrated with the copious amount of tools needed and the time it took to find keywords that would be easy to rank for.
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1. Long Tail Pro Review: Do the Advanced Features Really Outweigh the Cost? In this Long Tail Pro review, we're going to look at what Long Tail Pro does, how you can use it, and how it stacks up with the competitors this year. Let's get started. What is Long Tail Pro? A Quick Overview If you've made it this far, you likely already know what Long Tail Pro is all about. However, let me offer a quick explanation. Long Tail Pro is a keyword research tool that helps you quickly find low competition keywords for your website. In particular, the tool is built for people doing SEO (search engine optimization) as opposed to people doing paid ads (Google Adwords PPC). I'm sure there are some advertisers that use the tool for paid ad keyword research, but the tool was built for SEO keyword research. In a nutshell, Long Tail Pro helps you quickly find keywords in bulk based on a seed keyword that you input. In addition to returning hundreds of related keywords, the tool also shows: Search volume (monthly search volume) Advertiser bid Number of words Rank value And my favorite, Keyword Competitiveness (helps you judge the competition and keyword difficulty) Here's a quick screenshot of what the results look like:
2. I'll dive into more details in the tutorial section below, but I just wanted to share a quick example of the type of data it returns. A Quick History As for the history of the company, as I explained, I created Long Tail Pro back in 2011. At the time, I was creating tons of niche sites and was doing a lot of keyword research and content creation. I was trying to figure out what types of keywords would rank quickly in the search engines, specifically Google. And I was frustrated with the other keyword research tools (in particular Market Samurai) out there. I wanted an SEO tool where you could input 1 or multiple seed keywords and gets tons of long tail keywords and content marketing ideas from. Quickly, without jumping through screens and hoops. I didn't want to spend my time tied to the laptop while slow software tools look at each of my keywords one at a time, and required me to be manually involved. So, Long Tail Pro was created out of my own need for a better keyword suggestion tool. What I quickly discovered is that I was solving a pain point for many other users as well and the tool gained traction in the marketplace. I won't go into the entire history, but I constantly tweaked and improved the tool. The business grew for 5 years, and then I decided it was time for me to step away and focus on other projects. In 2016, I sold the company and the new owners continue to improve the software tool.
3. The Pros of Long Tail Pro – What Does it Do Well? Overall, there are a ton of great features for Long Tail Pro. Here's is a short list of just a few that I'd like to highlight. Get keyword suggestions in bulk. You can input up to 5 seed keywords at a time, and the tool will pull back as many as 400 related keyword per seed keyword (originally based on data from the Google keyword planner). In addition, you can input "manual" keywords and get all the stats if you happen to already have a large list of keywords. The Keyword Competitiveness score is excellent. This score will tell you between 0 and 100 how difficult it will be to rank in google. For this score alone, the tool is worth the money in my opinion. Use multiple projects for multiple websites or blogs. I love being able to have different projects in the tool to organize my keywords per website, category, or other method. The competitor analysis screen really helps you do a deep dive on how likely you are to rank above your competitors in Google. The rank tracker is accurate and extremely easy to use. It also includes projects so you can keep domains separate if you want. The Cons of Long Tail Pro – What Doesn't it Do Well? As a founder, you would think I wouldn't share where certain things need to be improved. But I don't think there is any software tool that is perfect. So, depending on your situation, some of these cons may be a bigger deal to you. The limit on manual keywords could be higher. I personally wish we could input 10,000 keywords at a time, instead of 200. However, I understand the costs that Long Tail Pro has to maintain each time a new manual keyword is input. Not a deal breaker, I just wish the limit was higher. (To be fair, I don't think most keyword tools have a bulk manual option at all). The limit on seed keyword could be higher. Again, I just want MORE of a good thing. The limit is currently 5, I wish it were 10 or more. The text and URLs in the competitor analysis could be displayed a little better. The text is sometimes uneven. See image below:
4. Pro Tips, Features, and Tutorial Now I want to dive into the meat of this Long Tail Pro review and show how you can start finding long tail keywords. I want to show you how I use the tool and potentially how it can help your website or blog do better! To get started, you need to input some seed keywords. I've written extensively about how to find keyword ideas and seed keywords for your website. They could come from forums, Amazon, other websites or blogs, or even other keyword research software tools like SEMrush. I sometimes use SEMrush to find the keywords my competitors are ranking for, especially competition with low domain authority, and then do the analysis in Long Tail Pro.
5. Once you hit "Retrieve," the Long Tail Pro tool will work it's magic and generate all the long tail keywords for you along with the average KC score, Volume, Bid, Words, and Rank Value. Now, if you sort by Avg. KC, you can immediately cherry pick which long tail keywords are the easiest to rank for in Google! For example, I just input a few seed keywords related to survival knives, and this is my results. I already found dozens of long tail keywords that are potentially easy to rank for!
6. A Quick Word About the Average KC Score The KC (keyword competitiveness) score is a number between 1 and 100 that tells you how difficult it will be to rank on the first page of Google for that search term. The general rule of thumb is that anything under 30 is "easy." And anything over 40 starts to get pretty difficult (depending on how authoritative your website is). If your website is new or has low authority (say under a DA of 35), I wouldn't really target keywords with a KC score of over 30. The 30 to 35 range is medium difficulty. But most of the time, I always avoid keywords over a KC of 35 even with my more authoritative sites. Why go after difficult keywords, if there are plenty of easy long tail keywords ripe for the picking? Ranking for a large number of long keywords is one of the best ways to boost organic traffic to your site. So, the Average KC Score looks at the first page of Google and how authoritative those sites are that are ranking for the search term. The calculation takes several factors into account including overall authority, number of links, and how well the page is targeting that specific keyword. The most important thing for you to do know is that many people have looked at this calculation. And it typically performs better when compared to competing tools. Overall, the Average KC score works! Look at the KC score, and if it's under 30…you've got a potential winner on your hands. Competitor Analysis If you want to do some of your own analysis on the keyword ideas to truly see what the first page of Google (organic traffic) looks like you can click on the keyword and get a more in-depth competitor analysis screen. I often just use the KC score and that's it, but sometimes I want a deeper dive. Here's an example:
7. There is a lot to look at here. But I would focus on: The Average Keyword Competitiveness (22 in this example). The Trust Flow and Citation Flow. External Backlinks. Site Age. (Got cut off on this screenshot). How well each result is using the keyword in the title (Long Tail Pro bolds the keyword so it's easy to see for you). "Best anti slip shower mat" looks like a keyword worth considering! Rank Tracker I love the fact that Long Tail Pro comes with a rank tracker! Want to track how your keywords are driving more traffic in Google? Just pop them in the rank tracker and Long Tail Pro will automatically check their positions for ranking in Google each 24 hours.
8. You also have the ability to track the rankings in Yahoo and Bing if you want, but what internet marketers would do that? You can also select a different location if you want to see how your keywords are performing in countries outside the United States. I know this becomes quick useful for online entrepreneurs targeting the Google serps in other countries. The results quickly show you where your niche site is currently ranking, but also keeps a history of where you used to rank.
9. You can easily see if your positions are higher or lower in Google over the past week or past month. And if you click on an individual keyword, you can see the history for as long as you've been tracking it. You can even export the results if you want for your own use, or if you are tracking for clients, you can send them the exports. How Does Long Tail Pro Stack Up To the Competition? So I started the company back in 2011, I sold it back in 2016. How's it doing now? Is it still competitive? I got my employee Brady to write up a post on the best keyword research tools a while back. He's not at all connected with Long Tail Pro and it was cool to see his results. His conclusion was that Long Tail Pro wasn't the most powerful keyword research tool. But it was the most budget friendly! He concluded that if you don't have $99 per month to spend on an Ahrefs subscription, Long Tail Pro is a great option for budget shoppers still looking for profitable keywords. Here's how Long Tail Pro stacks up to some of its competitors right now: Long Tail Pro vs Market Samurai It's not even a comparison. Market Samurai is long dead and gone. You're better off using one of the free keyword research tools like Ubersuggest.
10. Long Tail Pro vs KWFinder KWFinder and Long Tail Pro are pretty even on power. KWFinder can return more searches per query (if you have one of the more expensive plans). But KWFinder's budget plan is almost 2x the cost of Long Tail Pro and it returns only somewhere between one half and one tenth of the keywords of Long Tail Pro. The best benefit of KWFinder is that it allows you to have easy SERP analysis for each keyword. I love that. It's also awesome that KWFinder shows you what your competitors are ranking for. If I didn't use Long Tail Pro, this would be my research tool of choice. My employee Brady's research indicated that KWFinder and Long Tail Pro have the most accurate keyword difficulty scores. KWFinder does cost more and can give you less keywords per query. But it packs cool features under the hood that Long Tail Pro just doesn't have yet. KWFinder is a middle-of-the-line research tool. I'd recommend it for those who want a bit more juice than Long Tail Pro but can't afford Ahrefs. Long Tail Pro vs SEMRush I used to use SEMRush to do some competitor keyword research. I wanted to know what my competition was ranking for. But to be honest, they've kind of fallen behind the times a bit. They cost the same as Ahrefs but have half the power and tools available. If you can afford $99 per month, use Ahrefs. You get a lot more bang for your buck and and you won't miss out on any unique features. Long Tail Pro vs Ahrefs Ahrefs is the powerhouse of the keyword research world, but it comes at a price. They do return a ton more keywords than Long Tail Pro (sometimes over 1,000,000). They let you see SERPs at a glance and find what your competition is ranking for. But they're pricey. Ahref's least expensive plan is almost 4x the cost of Long Tail Pro. I'd recommend Ahrefs if you're going to be doing serious link building or need some crazy power. But for the budget buyer, I still say that Long Tail Pro meets your needs better Brady's tests indicated that Ahrefs tends to run low on the keyword difficulty scores. This isn't a big deal if you can see SERPs at a glance, but it means that you may end up targeting some keywords
11. that look easy… but aren't. Getting accurate keyword competition, especially for a new site, is crucial. Long Tail Pro vs Jaaxy Jaaxy is another of the budget keyword research tools. It has some really cool features like Alphabet Soup that Brady loves. It can return a pretty high amount of keywords per query and will give you keyword ideas that other tools won't. Not even Long Tail Pro. Jaaxy's biggest weakness is the layout. It's a little clunky, the design is sometimes off, and some info isn't accurate. Brady doesn't trust their keyword difficulty score since no one knows what factors Jaaxy uses. The keyword difficulty score sometimes trends with Long Tail Pro and KWFinder, but sometimes it's way off. It's a cool tool if you're wanting some super unique keywords, but the strange design and wonky metrics make it less than perfect. Long Tail Pro vs Google Keyword Planner Google Keyword Planner used to be an awesome tool for finding long tail keywords. Now…not so much. Google has started "bundling" keywords. So instead of showing you results for "best protein powder for weight loss" and "best protein powder for pregnant women," keyword planner will give you the keyword "best protein powder." The other two long tail keywords will be "bundled" into this one keyword. This is great for advertisers. They can have ads on more keywords for the same price. But it's horrible for those of us doing keyword research for content! Google's days as a viable keyword research tool are gone. Long Tail Pro is the clear winner here Long Tail Pro vs Other Competitors If you'd like to read more about how Long Tail Pro stacks up to other tools, you can read my employee post on the best (free and paid) keyword research tools. It will give you a pretty good idea
12. Long Tail Pro Questions and Answers – FAQs When it comes to finding the right keyword, making sure you have the best keyword tool for the job is important. These common questions can help you decide if Long Tail Pro is right for you or not. What plan should I buy? Right now, there are the options of the Starter, Pro, or Agency plans. If you are an individual just started out, you are most likely just fine starting out with the starter plan. You get 1000 keyword lookups per 24 hours and 30 tracked keywords. If you are a more seasoned entrepreneur with a few sites, you might consider the "Pro" plan. This will give you 2500 keyword lookups per day and 200 tracked keywords. Finally, if you have a team and are a more established business, the agency plan might be the appropriate option which allows 6000 keyword lookups per 24 hours and 1000 tracked keywords. How do I download Long Tail Pro? Long Tail Pro is no longer a desktop application. Since 2016, the tool has been a web-based software application, so there is nothing to download. If you have questions about whether or not you bought the desktop or online version, please contact support right here. How do I cancel Long Tail Pro? In order to cancel your subscription, just login to the tool (https://app.longtailpro.com/), then go to the "Billing" screen and click "Cancel Account." It's as easy as that. Is Long Tail Pro worth the price? With a starter plan of just $25/mth currently, it's a relatively low investment to get started. And when you consider that you also get to track keywords as "bonus" to the core keyword research features, there really is a lot of value there. A popular keyword tracking tool charges $49/mth to track 250 keywords, but provides no keyword research or competitor analysis features. With the Pro plan of Long Tail Pro, you get 200 keyword tracked and all the keyword research and competitor analysis features for just $45/mth. Overall Summary Overall, I'm still a fan of Long Tail Pro and it has a user-friendly interface. Yes, there have been a few changes and improvements that could be made (such as being able to search more seed keywords at once, or more manual keywords at once).
13. However, I still use the software on a regular basis to find keywords and to check the competition levels. In addition, when you throw in the fact that Long Tail Pro will also track the rankings of your keywords, the price becomes much more appealing. If you are a content marketer looking for a tool to generate profitable ideas and great keywords, you should give it a try. Finally, as a reminder, I was the original creator of Long Tail Pro. However, I sold the company almost 3 years ago and I'm not longer involved in the day to day operations of the business. In fact, they changed the logo and didn't even tell me! :). If you are a blogger or doing affiliate marketing, and have been on the fence about trying Long Tail Pro, I would encourage you to give it a try. You can always cancel at any time if you have "finished" your keyword research or decide you want to try something else. Click Here to get Long Tail Pro


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Q: Replace values in a large list of arrays (performance) I have a performance problem with replacing values of a list of arrays using a dictionary.
Let's say this is my dictionary:
# Create a sample dictionary

keys = [1, 2, 3, 4]
values = [5, 6, 7, 8]
dictionary = dict(zip(keys, values))

And this is my list of arrays:
# import numpy as np

# List of arrays
listvalues = []

arr1 = np.array([1, 3, 2])
arr2 = np.array([1, 1, 2, 4])
arr3 = np.array([4, 3, 2])

listvalues.append(arr1)
listvalues.append(arr2)
listvalues.append(arr3)

listvalues
>[array([1, 3, 2]), array([1, 1, 2, 4]), array([4, 3, 2])]

I then use the following function to replace all values in a nD numpy array using a dictionary:
# Replace function

def replace(arr, rep_dict):

    rep_keys, rep_vals = np.array(list(zip(*sorted(rep_dict.items()))))
    idces = np.digitize(arr, rep_keys, right=True)

    return rep_vals[idces]

This function is really fast, however I need to iterate over my list of arrays to apply this function to each array:
replaced = []
for i in xrange(len(listvalues)):
    replaced.append(replace(listvalues[i], dictionary))

This is the bottleneck of the process, as it needs to iterate over thousands of arrays.
How could I do achieve the same result without using the for-loop? It is important that the result is in the same format as the input (a list of arrays with replaced values)
Many thanks guys!!

A: This will do the trick efficiently, using the numpy_indexed package. It can be further simplified if all values in 'listvalues' are guaranteed to be present in 'keys'; but ill leave that as an exercise to the reader.
import numpy_indexed as npi
arr = np.concatenate(listvalues)
idx = npi.indices(keys, arr, missing='mask')
remap = np.logical_not(idx.mask)
arr[remap] = np.array(values)[idx[remap]]
replaced = np.array_split(arr, np.cumsum([len(a) for a in listvalues][:-1]))


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What Google Opening Android to Rivals Means for Russia's Search Future
Google has now been forced to open up Android to other search engines in Russia. What does this mean for the future of search in the country?
Dan Taylor May 25, 2017 5 min read
VIP CONTRIBUTOR Dan TaylorHead of Research & Development at SALT.agency
/ May 25, 2017 / 5 min read
Google and the Russian Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) reached a voluntary settlement on April 17 after a two-year legal process. This now means that Russia's ~55-million Android users will soon be able to choose which search engine they want to use from their devices.
This choice will come in the form of a "choice screen." Google is required to develop a new Chrome widget for all existing Android devices as well as future devices sold in Russia that will replace the standard home screen Google search widget. When a user selects the new widget, they will be presented a choice.
In September 2015, the FAS found that Google's practices on Android devices were anti-competitive and exploitative of their market position. Android smartphones used Google as the default search engine and made it challenging for other search providers to feature in the Google Play store.
The following quote is an excerpt from a blog post released by Yandex CEO Arkady Volozh following the FAS statement:
Google also limited the placement of competing applications on Android devices. These factors created limits for how smartphone manufacturers could access the essential Android App Store – Google Play. These requirements made it challenging for search providers and other competing applications providers to pre-install their services on Android phones. Android was limiting options for users, smartphone manufacturers, and competitors – and all together restricting innovation.
Implications for Google in Russia
It's been a long-standing fact that Yandex has held the largest market share in Russian search since 1997. Using average daily search data from liveinternet.ru, Yandex currently holds ~54 percent of the search market, followed by Google with ~40 percent.
Average Daily Searches (In Russia)
Search Engine April 2017 March 2017
Yandex 81,926,325 86,814,389
Google 60,782,606 62,053,745
search.mail.ru 6,553,193 7,027,948
Rambler 644,181 711,278
Bing 352,328 377,241
Yahoo 105,638 108,952
Google has seen considerable gains in Russia over the past couple of years. This has been driven by the shifting behavior of Russian internet users and increased smartphone penetration, which has grown from 66.9 million devices in 2015 to an estimated 80.2 million this year.
The latest data from July 2016 shows that Android holds 74.17 percent of the smartphone market share, miles ahead of iOs (20.37 percent) and Windows Phone (2.49 percent). However, the FAS ruling could see Google's ability to control the smartphone search market diminish with users now being able to choose between Google, Yandex, Bing, and other search providers.
Being Mobile Friendly in Russia
Despite Android's domination of the smartphone market in Russia (and the inferred dominance of Google on those devices), Yandex has made efforts to reward webmasters by making their websites mobile friendly with the Vladivostok algorithm (launched in 2016), along with a mobile-friendly testing tool.
Given Yandex's popularity of search within Russia despite the lack of presence on smartphones and mobile search, it can be expected that this FAS ruling will see those loyal to Yandex opt to make the Russian search engine their default on their smartphones.
Yandex's efforts with the Vladivostok algorithm will also mean that users won't suffer in terms of search result quality.
Wider Implications in Europe
This decision in Russia may set a precedent across Europe. In April 2016, the Antitrust Chief of the European Commission outlined in a Statement of Objections that Google has breached EU competition law by:
Requiring that manufacturers of devices using the Android operating system pre-install Google Search and Google Chrome, setting both as default, as a condition for licensing other Google proprietary applications.
Requiring that manufacturers don't sell smartphones and devices utilizing "other" operating systems, based on Android's open source code.
The same Statement of Objections also claimed that Google provided financial incentives to manufacturers and carrier networks to exclusively pre-install Google Search.
The announcement even went as far to say that the carrots offered by Google to use a specific version of Android with certain criteria were so large, they were effectively sticks.
The European Commission could implement a similar ruling across the continent, which would have serious implications across the mobile search market given the resurgence in sales that Android devices have seen in comparison to Apple and iOS.
Google & Privacy Concerns
For several years now Google has been subject to a number of privacy concerns and allegations, one of the most recent being concerns surrounding messenger app Allo.
Similarly, Apple has also come under heavy criticism for their user privacy practices, which has been cited as a contributing factor to the declining Apple market share. As the market continues to shift and users are becoming more aware of their own data and privacy online, this poses new challenges for search marketers.
As these concerns continue to gain coverage in mainstream media, the trend of users moving away from Google looks set to continue. In the United Kingdom, Bing is reporting that they now account for approximately 25 percent of the search market, with other conservative estimates placing them nearer the 20 percent mark.
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Active Broadband Networks Integrates Pentaho Big Data Analytics
Enables Broadband Providers to Easily Analyze Massive Volumes of Stream Data
November 13, 2012,Framingham, MA — Active Broadband Networks, an innovative supplier of next-generation operational support systems (OSS) for broadband providers, today announced that it has integrated Pentaho Big Data Analytics with its Dynamic Broadband Service Manager (DBSM), providing network operators with a powerful suite of tools for analyzing the massive volume of stream data collected by the DBSM from network elements in broadband access networks.
The DBSM uses streaming protocols including IPDR, RADIUS accounting and IPFIX/NetFLow to collect network, service and subscriber usage data, which is processed and stored in a Cassandra NoSQL Big Data database. Network operations personnel run reports against this data for day-to-day network performance monitoring, while network engineers and product managers can analyze the data for capacity and service planning. Pentaho simplifies Big Data management, reporting and analytics with integrated support for Cassandra and a suite of intuitive, easy-to-use business analytics and data integration tools.
"We needed a business intelligence solution that integrated with our Big Data storage system so our customers could easily analyze and generate reports against the massive volumes of data we collect," said Chris Gunner, chief technology officer of Active Broadband Networks. "We chose Pentaho, a leading-edge provider of open-source solutions for Big Data business analytics, because of its ease of use, intuitive and powerful report designer, and Pentaho's ability to integrate, manipulate and enrich data during the analytics process."
Broadband service management demands high-performance collection, processing and storage of huge volumes of network, service and usage data that is streamed from existing elements in the network, such as cable modem termination systems (CMTS) and DSL service gateways. Active Broadband's DBSM leverages the Cassandra NoSQL database to address these stringent performance and scalability requirements. Pentaho's comprehensive business analytics platform is pre-integrated with the Cassandra data to provide reporting, analytics, dashboards and data integration.
Pentaho's tools are highly intuitive and easy to use, allowing network operators to create their own custom reports or modify the suite of standard reports provided by Active Broadband Networks, without having to enlist the services of IT database specialists.
"By bundling the complete Pentaho Business Analytics platform with its data integration, business analytics and Big Data capabilities natively integrated with the Cassandra NoSQL database, Active Broadband has given its customers a cost-effective and intuitive way to track and analyze terabytes of network and subscriber usage data," said Richard Daley, chief strategy officer, Pentaho Corporation. "As a result of Active Broadband's unique Big Data offering, its broadband provider customers have the information they need to deploy usage-based services and make data-driven decisions."
About Active Broadband Networks
Active Broadband Networks, an innovative supplier of next-generation business and operational support system (BSS/OSS) solutions for broadband providers, is dramatically transforming broadband service delivery by enabling operators to measure, manage and monetize rapidly increasing broadband consumption. Some of the world's largest broadband providers have deployed the company's products to deliver services that improve subscriber experience while aligning service delivery costs with usage. Active Broadband Networks is a privately owned Delaware corporation with headquarters in Framingham, MA, USA.
For additional information, contact:
Laura Nelson or Jill Colna
SVM Public Relations
laura.nelson@svmpr.com
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NASHVILLE, TN—January 11, 2018 — Perle Systems, a global manufacturer of secure device networking hardware, has confirmed its, announces the products are not generally affected by CVE-2017-5753 and CVE-2017-5715, collectively known as Spectre, or CVE-2017-5754, known as Meltdown.
The Meltdown vulnerability allows an attacker to bypass the hardware barriers between memory and applications running on the computer, which can allow an attacker to access data, passwords and crypto-keys.
The Spectre vulnerability breaks the isolation between applications that otherwise would be deemed error-free programs. This induces a program to leak its secrets and data using other processes within the memory to access the application.
To exploit any of these vulnerabilities, an attacker must be able to run crafted code on an affected device. Although the underlying CPU and operating system combination in a product may be affected by these vulnerabilities, the majority of Perle products are closed systems that do not allow customers to run custom code on the device, and thus are not vulnerable. There is no vector to exploit them.
Perle IOLAN Serial Terminal Servers are, by default, closed systems. However, they are considered potentially vulnerable if a user has written and installed their own custom code, using the Perle Software Development Kit, that allows an unprivileged local attacker to take advantage of speculative execution instructions on modern microprocessor architectures to perform side-channel information disclosure attacks.
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Martin and Zoe in front of Campie Primary School's Easter tree - the decorated eggs carry messages of hope for the people of the world and the environment.
Among the vibrant colours, blue represents the links with the sea and the fishing industry. The red represents the burning bush, and within the flames are musical notes, associated with our choir.
Northesk's float -"Here's the church, here's the steeple, open the doors and see all the people"
Margaret Elgin, with the 1970 Honest Lad, George Cunningham, in the Honest Lads and Lasses parade.
"It's A' Oor Ain" - The Turf Cutter's call. Banner above the church door.
Lily and Alistair Knowles (Chairman of the ROM 2016) in the parade.
The float wins 3rd prize - well done, Northesk - and thanks to all the organisers.
The Town Champion, Neil Wilson, and other ROM Principals.
The screen, made by Hilda Gray (in white jacket), before it is sent to St John, Tindharia in August 2016.
Two weeks later, it is proudly displayed in St John! A gift which is greatly appreciated, and is an emblem of our friendship. L-R: Mrs Martha Rani, Mrs Rita Pradhan, Mashi Prakash, Sanjit Peter, Rajaman Chettri.
Roses, astromeria, chrysanthemums, skimmia help to decorate the church; the flowers afterwards to go to a person who may be housebound, unwell or otherwise in need, to say that Northesk folk are thinking of them.
The four advent candles are lit on the 4th Sunday of Advent. The white one will be lit on Christmas Day.
Mary Mackie, our longest-serving Guild member, and Margaret Elgin cut the Guild's 110th birthday cake at the Afternoon Tea on 29th April 2017. Sadly, Mary died on 30th May.
Fiona, Janet, Douglas, Joanne, Evelyn and Marie enjoy tea, coffee and croissants at our 'Cafe Church' on 23rd July.
Revd Alison McDonald with Revd Otto Pecsuk of the Hungarian Bible Society, who was on placement at Northesk Church in 2005, visits us on 10 September 2017.
Jean serves coffee at the 'Cafe Church'.
The newly painted church - thanks to Viridor, the Common Good Fund and Trustees of the Church of Scotland for their generous funding towards the painting, refurbishment and heating of the church, hall and kitchen. The following images were taken at the Open Day on 2nd December 2017. This was an oopporktunity for the church to show members of the community the inside of the building, to see the many various actlivities, hear about the history of Northesk, and to meet some of the people involved in the life of Northesk.
Shona and Lorraine - lots for kids at Northesk!
Alison welcomes the 2017 Honest Lad and Lass to the Open Day at Northesk.
Reeta, Mary and Grace enjoying the new kitchen facilities - with cakes ready for all to enjoy!
Northesk's Recipe Book - filled with lots of ideas for some really tempting sweet and savoury food. This raised over £500 towards church funds.
Ruby Wilkinson displays the five prizes won by the Northesk Junior Scottish Country Dancers at the Dumfries Festival on 17th March 2018. Well done, our young dancers!
The young dancers enjoying some practice in the church hall.
The Guild outing - 6th June 2018 - the party visits the ancient church site at Abercorn.
The dancers proudly show off their trophies won at the Festival in Dumfries.
The party visits the Korean War Memorial, near Torphichen, West Lothian.
The cascade of poppies commemorates the 100th anniversary of the ending of World War 1. The poppies were knitted by members of the congregation.
The window sills display a cross and poppy for each person of Northesk killed in the 1914-1919 conflict. There is also a photo of the cemetery where they now lie.
The Northesk World War 1 memorial, restored and rededicated on 11.11.18, containing the names of those who died in the conflict 1914-1919.
Below the Good Samaritan window are more crosses, poppies and photos of the cemeteries.
The Dalkeith and Monktonhall Brass Band take a bow after a wonderful concert, organised by the Guild, on 23rd November 2108.


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Planning Trips
Surf Fishing
Finding Fish
Rods and Reels
Brown Lures
Profiling Brown Lures was a no-brainer for Saltwater-Fishing-Texas. Jason (25) and Jake (21) Brown are two young men that have made a significant impression on the saltwater scene in Texas. You could say they were born into the fishing lure business, but are determined to make their own impact. Read on for their story...
Jason and Jake Brown grew up in Southeast Houston and Friendswood, and have been saltwater fishing for as long as they can remember. And aside from when they were very young, they've been using artificials. Jake explains, "It was always kinda funny when people asked us when we were kids what we had used for bait, and we'd reply - plastics."
There's no mystery there as Jason and Jake's grandfather is Paul Brown, inventor of the Corky Lures. They spent a lot of time early on in Paul's shop, helping out and learning what it took to create fishing lures. This experience served them well as they set out on their own to create their own fishing lures and their own business.
When I asked Jake about Paul's influence on their business, an implied question was the continuity of the Brown family business. He replied, "We always thought maybe one day we would make our own lures and have our own company. We didn't just assume we would inherit the B&L business."
From this response and the overall impression from talking with Jake, it sounds like a lot of the differences come from starting a business in 2006 vs. starting one in 1974 when Paul Brown's B&L Manufacturing business started.
The Brown brothers knew the power of the internet, and with little capital to make a big marketing or production splash, decided to market via their website and to independent stores at the outset. This business outlook was different from their grandfather's, and Brown Lures was born.
Despite their differences in business philosophy, Jason and Jake are quick to credit their grandfather with their early introduction to the fishing lure business and help with their first molds. Jake explains, "When we were young Paul was always good to us and we learned a bunch of stuff around the shop just helping out with things, and eventually we picked up on all the major factors of creating a fishing lure."
Current Production
Here in Texas, we've seen the Sea Devils from Brown Lures for a while, and then an interesting creation called the SOLO. The most popular offering has definitely been the Devil Eye, a larger mullet imitation with a pronounced eye reminiscent of the Corky lures.
Jake explains the creation of the lure, "We started making some of the lures our grandfather used to make and then decided to modify an existing product which brought about the Devil Eye. It was a good twist on an old-fashioned lure. You get the best of both worlds by having an inexpensive plastic that will last a long time, but has features from a high-end plastic like the Corky or other competing lures."
The popularity of the Devil Eye leads to an opportunity with Academy Sports and Outdoors, the largest outdoor retailer in the region. When asked what this meant for their business, Jake responded, "It's been a HUGE deal getting them into Academy." They've had to work out some kinks in their business operations to keep up with demand, but it seems like the Brown brothers have caught up and have made the necessary adjustments.
This also bodes well for their future business as Academy expands East into Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi, and Florida. They've recently completed renovations and upgrades to their production facilities, and have developed internal software to better serve their customers, forecast demand, and analyze their marketing expenditures.
One of the trademarks of successful fishing tackle companies is a pipeline of new offerings, including colors and products. When asked what was in the Brown Lures pipeline, Jake responded that there will be both new colors and new products on the horizon for 2010. "Our new colors for the spring will be something nobody has really seen and they'll be unique to our new products."
When asked about a new product, Jake replied, "We do have a paddle-tail lure coming out, but I can't give an ETA other than they will be at the (Houston) fishing show for sure. Eventually, we will be bringing back the SOLO lures, but I have no clue when they'll be available again. They will be redesigned to suit more anglers, especially the ones who didn't like the size and the hook gap."
The recent sale of the Corky lures by their grandfather lead us to ask if this was an inevitable progression for a small tackle company like Brown Lures. Jake gave a thoughtful response,
"That's kind of a sticky subject, but I don't think it's inevitable. If someone down the road did offer to purchase our brands I'm sure we would give it a good thought, but I don't think we could bring ourselves to selling unless we were on our way out and wanted to retire or something like that. Kinda hard to explain, but when you put countless hours into building brands, products, and a company from scratch it's hard to let it go."
Jason and Jake Brown of Brown Lures have made their own impact on the Saltwater Fishing Texas landscape, combining their family history with some 21st-century business savvy. And all this by the ages of 25 and 21. Here's hoping that they stick around for a good long while and continue to produce effective fishing lures and tackle.
We'll be keeping up with Brown Lures and reviewing their paddle tail offering when it comes out in the Spring. They will be selling them at the Fishing Tackle Unlimited Booth at the 35th Annual Houston Fishing Show at the George R. Brown Convention Center from March 3 – March 7, 2010.
Be sure to visit their website for the latest information and the wide range of colors available for their popular and effective Devil Eye soft plastic and the true-lock jigheads to go with them.
Head to the Brown Lures website by clicking here. (opens separate window) Jason and Jake are also contributing to our article on fishing and working artificial lures. Stay tuned!
Return from the Brown Lures page to the Manufacturers page.
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Die Warteschlangentheorie (oder Bedienungstheorie) ist ein Teilgebiet der Wahrscheinlichkeitstheorie und der Unternehmensforschung und somit ein Beispiel für angewandte Mathematik. Sie beschäftigt sich mit der mathematischen Analyse von Systemen, in denen Aufträge von Bedienungsstationen bearbeitet werden, und gibt Antwort auf die Fragen nach den charakteristischen Größen wie der Stabilität des Wartesystems, der Anzahl der Kunden im System, ihrer Wartezeit usw. Sie unterstützt unter anderem Führungsentscheidungen über den Personaleinsatz und den Abfertigungsprozess und hilft, ein System zur Leistungsmessung auszubauen. Ihre Anwendung reicht von Computern, Telekommunikationssystemen, Verkehrssystemen über Logistik bis zu Fertigungssystemen.

Systematik
Grundsätzlich besteht ein Wartesystem aus einem Bedienbereich, in dem ein oder mehrere Ausführungseinheiten Aufträge bearbeiten, und einem Warteraum, in dem eintreffende Aufträge bei gerade nicht freien, aber verfügbaren Ausführungseinheiten auf die Bedienung warten. Abgefertigte Aufträge verlassen das System.

Ein Wartesystem wird mit sechs Parametern beschrieben (hier in Reihenfolge der Kendall-Notation):
 Ankunftsprozess Der stochastische Prozess, der die Ankunft neuer Aufträge beschreibt. Häufig wird hierzu ein Poisson-Prozess verwendet.
 Servicezeitverteilung Die stochastische Verteilung der Ausführungszeiten (die reine Bearbeitungsdauer eines Auftrages ohne Wartezeit). In vielen Fällen wird hierzu eine Exponentialverteilung angenommen.
 Anzahl der Ausführungseinheiten Anzahl der Einheiten, die parallel Aufträge bearbeiten können. Beispielsweise die Anzahl der (geöffneten) Kassen in einem Supermarkt.
 Kapazität der Warteschlange Gibt die maximale Anzahl von wartenden Aufträgen an (die maximale Länge der Warteschlange). In vielen Fällen wird diese als unendlich groß angenommen ().
 Population Die Menge aller möglichen Aufträge, aus denen durch den Ankunftsprozess Aufträge ins System gelangen. Wird in vielen Fällen als unendlich groß angenommen ().
 Abfertigungsdisziplin Gibt an, in welcher Reihenfolge in der Warteschlange wartende Aufträge abgearbeitet werden. Meistens wird das FCFS-Prinzip angewendet. Dies bedeutet, dass jeweils der Auftrag am vorderen Ende der Schlange als nächster abgefertigt wird.

Mittels dieser Annahmen liefert die Warteschlangentheorie Aussagen über Leistungsgrößen wie die mittlere Warteschlangenlänge, die Anzahl der Kunden im Wartesystem, die mittlere Wartezeit oder Ähnliches. Von David George Kendall wurde eine einheitliche Notation zur Beschreibung der Wartesysteme entwickelt, die Kendall-Notation. Wartesysteme ohne Warteraum werden als Verlustsysteme bezeichnet. Zentrale Aussagen sind das Gesetz von Little, Erlang B und Erlang C wie auch der Satz von Gordon–Newell.

Anwendungsbereiche
Die Warteschlangentheorie wird bei der Analyse von Computern, Telekommunikationssystemen (Callcenter), Verkehrssystemen (Verkehrsfluss), Logistik und Fertigungssystemen eingesetzt. Je nach Anwendungsbereich haben die abstrakten Begriffe Auftrag und Bedienungsstation sehr unterschiedliche Bedeutungen.
 ComputerAuftrag = Task; Bedienungsstation = CPU
 TelekommunikationAuftrag = Telefonanruf; Bedienungsstation = Telefonleitung
 VerkehrssystemAuftrag = Autofahrer; Bedienungsstation = Tankstelle
 FertigungAuftrag = zu montierende Maschine; Bedienungsstation = Monteur

Mehrere solcher (einfacher) Wartesysteme können zu sogenannten Warteschlangennetzen zusammengesetzt werden. Zur mathematischen Analyse von Wartesystemen wurden verschiedene Ansätze entwickelt. Dazu gehören Markow-Ketten, Petri-Netze und die ereignisdiskrete Simulation.

Geschichte
Die erste Anwendung der Warteschlangentheorie erfolgte durch den Mathematiker Agner Krarup Erlang 1909 zur Dimensionierung von Telefonvermittlungsanlagen (The Theory of Probabilities and Telephone Conversations). In den 1930er Jahren ermöglichte die Pollaczek-Chintschin Formel weitere Vereinfachungen der Theorie. Spätere, bedeutende Beiträge kamen von David George Kendall, Dennis Victor Lindley, James R. Jackson, Gordon F. Newell, Felix Pollaczek, Carl Adam Petri, Leonard Kleinrock und Paul Ehrenfest. Durch die Entwicklung von Computern und Computernetzwerken gewann die Forschung in diesem Bereich auch an Bedeutung.

Siehe auch
 Warteschlangen-Petri-Netz
 Wartezeitparadoxon
 Erneuerungstheorie, Erlang (Einheit), Netflow, Personalbedarfsplanung, Servicelevel

Literatur
 Natalja N. Amossova: Bedienungstheorie: Eine Einführung. Teubner, Leipzig 1986, ISBN 3-322-00309-4.
 Dieter Baum: Grundlagen der Warteschlangentheorie. Springer Spektrum, Berlin/ Heidelberg 2013, ISBN 978-3-642-39631-1.
 Gunter Bolch, Stefan Greiner, Hermann de Meer, Kishor S. Trivedi: Queuing networks and Markov chains. Wiley & Sons, Hoboken, New Jersey, 2006.
 Donald Gross, Carl M. Harris: Fundamentals of queuing theory. Wiley & Sons, New York 1994.
 Heinz Häfner: Ein Warteschlangenansatz zur integrierten Produktionsplanung. Physica-Verlag, Heidelberg 1992 (zugleich Dissertation Univ. Mannheim), ISBN 3-7908-0579-3.
 Uwe Kiencke: Ereignisdiskrete Systeme: Modellierung und Steuerung verteilter Systeme. 2., überarb. und erw. Auflage. Oldenbourg Verlag, München 2006, ISBN 3-486-58011-6.
 Edward D. Lazowska, John Zahorjan, G. Scott Graham, Kenneth C. Sevcik: Quantitative system performance: computer Ssystem analysis using queueing network models. Prentice-Hall, 1984. (cs.washington.edu)
 Volker Rausch: Bediensysteme der Instandhaltung. Eine Verknüpfung von mathematisch-statistischen Methoden und der Bedientheorie. SVH, Saarbrücken 2010, ISBN 978-3-8381-1492-7.
 Volker Rausch: Offene und geschlossene Bediensysteme in der Produktions- und Verfahrenstechnik. Grin Verlag, München 2015, ISBN 978-3-656-89453-7.
 Markus Sommereder: Modellierung von Warteschlangensystemen mit Markov-Ketten: Grundlagen, Konzepte, Methoden. Verlag Dr. Müller, Saarbrücken 2008, ISBN 978-3-8364-5697-5.

Weblinks

 Einführung mit Warteschlangenrechner und Anwendungen. In: stochastik.tu-clausthal.de
 Unterlage zur Warteschlangentheorie. In: telecomm.at (PDF; 3,8 MB)

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Cape Verde (or Cabo Verde) is an island country of 10 volcanic islands in the Atlantic Ocean. It is situated about 350 miles (or 570 kilometers) off the coast of Western Africa. The islands cover area slightly over 1,500 sq mi (or 40,000 sq km).
The Republic of Cabo Verde gained its independence in 1975 and the African Party of the Independence of Cape Verde (PAICV) was established. This one-party system ruled Cape Verde till 1990. PAICV had to call an emergency congress to make constitutional changes and end one-party rule as a respond to growing pressure for pluralistic democracy. Opposition groups formed the Movement for Democracy (MPD) and together with PAICV they campaigned for the right to contest the presidential elections.
First multi-party elections were held in January 1991. MPD defeated PAICV with 73.5% of the votes, thereby it marked the first democratic elections. Democracy Day was introduced to celebrate this important event in the history of Cape Verde.


If you're an independent game developer, then I'm sure you'll agree that trying to get your mobile game reviewed can be a major challenge.
Perhaps you've tried many times to approach mobile game review sites and failed? We've all been there.
With some of the leading mobile gaming sites receiving thousands of review requests each year it's even more essential, you ensure that you give yourself every possible advantage to try and secure a review of your mobile game. This is especially for independent developers who are up against the top mobile games that have large PR teams behind them.
If you haven't read our FREE App Reviewer Survey, then we thoroughly recommend you do because it's packed full of valuable insights that come straight from 70 experienced app reviewers that we interviewed.
Whether you're developing iOS or Android games, here are some of the main insights from the survey.
If you're going to approach a journalist to review your game, then you have a small amount of time to grab their attention.
Just to put things into perspective, some journalists receive up to 50 game review requests a day – that's a staggering 13,000 requests a year!
Unfortunately over 40% of respondents in our survey said that fewer than one in ten of the pitches they receive end up getting reviewed.
This means that 70% of journalists who responded published reviews on less than 30% of occasions – giving the average app a less than one-in-three chance of getting coverage.
According to our survey, the second biggest reason that journalists reject apps for review (at just over 40%) was that the sender had an 'inability to explain concisely the app's features in the pitch email'.
You should be able to state clearly what your app is, what is does and try to say what makes it different from all the others, in a relatively short space.
Remember, an app reviewer will likely see hundreds of apps and be able to automatically benchmark yours against others that they have used or played with. If you can't explicitly say in a couple of sentences why you think they should give it a look versus all the other ones, then you seriously need to rethink your approach.
We can't stress enough how important it is for you to send the correct pitch to the right journalist.
In our survey, almost 60% of the respondents said that the main reason they reject an app for review is simply that it's not relevant for their audience.
There's no point in sending out a mass email addressed to the wrong person or 'to whom it may concern' and then offering an iOS app for review to an Android site. This kind of mass spamming and irrelevance gets you nowhere. Better to focus on 50 of the best sites, sending personalised and tailored emails and get it right than sending out 500 generic emails in a kind of scattergun approach.
It's much better if you focus on 50 of the best sites, sending personalised and tailored emails and get it right than sending out 500 generic emails in a kind of scattergun approach.
Journalists are, more often than not, real people who just like you to approach them in a friendly and straightforward manner.
You don't need to be wacky, pretentious or 'out there' for them to respond to you.
Just be yourself, write a clear and concise email (as said above) and you will significantly increase your chances of them responding.
You should preferably embed the screenshots in the body of the mail and perhaps put a link to a Dropbox or Google Drive folder with more shots in it.
Adding attachments to your mail may cause your mail to head straight into their spam folder.
If you're able to make one, then a video can also be a massive help in securing a review for your game. There's no need for anything too amazing or flashy, but a 30-60 second video on YouTube can really assist them to see what your app is about and if it's worth reviewing.
Remember to flash up some key features on the screen to guide the viewer as to the app's unique selling points.
Remember, it's up to you to give the journalist what they need to get them nearer to the point of reviewing your app.
If you have an iOS app, then you may also choose to give them a promo code with the message so they can just get the app and try it.
You might want to limit allocating promo codes to the top 20 reviewers as you will have a limited amount that you can use.
Quality is the #1 thing we tell people all the time above anything else.
High-quality apps shine through and do more than anything else. Your app has to look great, work well and do something well or genuinely new.
If you've not sought independent feedback on your app before launching it, then we recommend that you do because sometimes you're just far too close to it to see the wood for the trees.
Journalists don't like to be bugged, badgered or chased. If you send a mail and don't hear back then leave it.
The media hate to receive multiple emails regarding your app. Journalists either want to know more/review your app or will simply not saying anything. They don't have time to issue polite apologies and rejections.
So there you have it. There's no secret sauce to succeeding with the media when it comes to getting your game reviewed.
As long as you have something that is genuinely unique that you can explain clearly and sensibly to the journalist, accompanied by some great visuals, then you should give yourself the best possible chance of getting your mobile game reviewed. Whether you get a good review or score after that is an entirely different matter.