Hamlet must be held accountable for his treatment of Ophelia. For that reason, hamlet knows all along that they are dishonorable. Hamlet is amazed that Gertrude cannot see the ghost. From the beginning of the story, we are introduced to his odd personality. Example 3: As I Lay Dying By William Faulkner There are ensemble stories that do not particularly highlight either one of the characters more than the rest.
From the moment we meet the crestfallen Prince we are enraptured by his elegant intensity. Why is he interesting or odd? When Rosencrantz and Guildenstern reach out to Hamlet, Hamlet suspects they are trying to deceive him and play him for a fool. It has also been considered as one of the best tragedies among the many Shakespeare wrote. Regardless of what title you give a protagonist, he or she remains the key ingredient in the development of the story, which is why the story revolves around him or her. To answer these questions we must journey with Hamlet from beginning to end, and examine the many facets of his character. Hamlet is full of contradictions.
Hamlet takes his responsibility to seek vengeance for his father very seriously, perhaps too seriously. Claudius has fixed the outcome of the duel in such a way that Hamlet will perish no matter what. Seeing the lack of honour given to Polonius in his funeral and his sister turning crazy as a result, has fueled his desire to take revenge on Hamlet. The way he treated his remaining days gave him the strength to realize all his sins and crimes. All the while Denmark is feuding with their neighboring country Norway which they have been for years also fearing an invasion led by no Norway 's King.
He seems to think that his mother was involved in or had previous knowledge of the plot to kill his father Hamlet Snr. Claudius, the brother of King Hamlet, acts as the administrator of the poison that physically kills King Hamlet, as well as the poison that seeps into the lives of the people of Denmark. It is a tragedy because it results in the deaths of many characters either accidentally most famous drama which was written by Guan Hanqing. The Director and the Stage: From Naturalism to Grotowski. Claudius calls Hamlet names like son and my cousin. While Hamlet is giving this verbalizing there is a portrayal of darkness and solitude. Hamlet furthers his emotional outpouring when he wishes that his played small roles in society in the past.
A protagonist is the character in which the story surounds. Through the course of the play however, it is revealed that Hamlet as a character has more than one side to him — he is brooding as he is impulsive, and he is vengeful as his is indecisive. The need to be in control and a general lack of trust results in Hamlet being hypersensitive and suspicious in nature. At the end of the play, Hamlet charges Horatio with the task of explaining the pile of bodies to the confused onlookers in court. The irony emerged in many branches of scenarios and arguments within the play but along with its significance, it can be seen that this situation was the hardest part to convey. Clouds refers to the young man five times by name and immediately grants him permission to return to his studies in Paris, if he has his father's permission.
It is famously difficult to pin down his true thoughts and feelings -- does he love Ophelia, and does he really intend to kill Claudius? Role in the Play Hamlet is on a mission of revenge; he is almost jealous in his anger that his mother has married his uncle after his father's death. At first glance, we see Hamlet as a restless young man who is drowned in sorrow. His character does however change and we clearly see how his evilness and weakness increases as his need to escape discovery and his clandestine nature in doing so, is revealed. Protagonist Examples from Cinema Example 4: Star Wars By George Lucas George Lucas develops the character of Luke Skywalker in the movie Star Wars. His various reasons for delay in seeking revenge is that he wants to make sure his uncle Hamlet clearly does not like Polonius by the way he is talking to him. Although Hamlet does show some evidence of psychoticism throughout the novel he also shows much evidence of being a smart and sane guy. Whereto serves mercy But to confront the visage of offence? Hamlet: Do you think I meant country matters? Even in her lapse into madness and death, she remains maidenly, singing songs about flowers and finally drowning in the river amid the flower garlands she had gathered.
Queen Gertrude accidentally drinks some poison intended for Hamlet and dies. Hamlet recognizes him for the hypocrite he is and scolds him in his madness. He is angry, dejected, depressed, and brooding; he is manic, elated, enthusiastic, and energetic. Did his actions ultimately align him with Christ or against Christ? In all cases, the main character's name was Hamlet, which is why Shakesp … eare used this name for his play. Voltimand and Cornelius Danish courtiers who are sent as ambassadors to the Court of Norway.
How could he be so sure that there is even a Heaven or Hell. The King begins to suspect that Hamlet knows about the murder, but Hamlet is hesitant and full of anxiety over how to proceed. Before he dies, Hamlet stabs Claudius and forces him to drink poison. Claudius summons them to Elsinore to spy on Prince Hamlet. The godlike view of his father is enhanced by the comparison of Claudius to Hyperion's antithesis, the satyr, a creature half-goat and half-man, known for its drunken and lustful behavior -- the behaviors of the new king, Claudius.
Usually, in a story, the protagonist wants to reach a goal, but many obstacles are in his path to reach this goal. They know each other from the University of Wittenberg, where they are both students. Hamlet struggles with the duty left to him, unsure of how to proceed. The father of Fortinbras, and former King of Norway, died as he was killed by King Hamlet amidst battle over land. Why is the scene in which Hamlet finds King Claudius alone in the chapel so pivotal.


=== Please Select One === What is your mother's maiden name? What was your first pet's name? Where did you go to elementary school? Where were you born? What was your childhood nickname? In what city did you meet your spouse/significant other? What is the name of your favorite childhood friend? What street did you live on in third grade? What is the middle name of your youngest child? What is your oldest cousin's first and last name? What was the name of your first stuffed animal? What was the last name of your third grade teacher? In what city does your nearest sibling live?


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The former St. Matthias church newly renovated.
There is a small white church on Scarlett Road (in Greater Metropolitan Weston) that featured large in the aftermath of Hurricane Hazel. Then named St. Matthias Anglican, (the congregation relocated in 1957) it became a centre for community donations to assist victims of the disaster that killed and rendered homeless many people in the area. Even without that role, it has a fascinating history having been built in Malton in 1895 and was moved to its current location on Scarlett Road in 1923. Eighty years later, in 2003, the site was given Hertitage Site designation by the city thanks to the hard work of local historical societies. An application to have the site redeveloped as a townhouse complex came in 2004 but the City and then the OMB said no (demonstrating the worth of a heritage designation).
In 2010, current owners, the Sukyo Mahikari organization tried to have it demolished, justifying demolition with a report which stated that:
the building has fallen into disuse and disrepair, it has been neglected and is in a rapid state of deterioration
the foundation walls are on the verge of collapse, and there is an immense amount of energy loss given the original construction materials and methods
The building is a major eyesore in the community
When the application was made for heritage designation, critical structural and material analysis were not completed which would have revealed unsafe conditions
In order to maintain and rehabilitate the current building, the cost would be overwhelming
Details of its condition can be found here.
City planners recommended against demolition, and mercifully, Etobicoke York Council unanimously voted against the application. The group was told by then Councillor Doug Hoiyday to have a re-think and look around for grant money which they did – very successfully – and the rest is history so to speak. The costly renovation that has been done is very sympathetic and has ensured many more years of existence for the 120 year-old building and the preservation of a local landmark. The installation of a geothermal heating and cooling system will ensure low running costs for many years to come.
The Sukyo Mahikari organization has only one location in Toronto and this is it.
The sympathetic addition can be seen on the right.
The church is one of 16 buildings competing for a Heritage Toronto Architecture award in the category of projects which "restore or adapt buildings or structures that have been in existence for 40 years or more, or are included on the City of Toronto's Inventory of Heritage Properties."
The church is still working on further restoration and a major project will be to replace the bell that went missing a few years ago.
If readers would like to have a tour, one may be arranged by phoning 647-748-2683.
Author Roy MurrayPosted on October 1, 2015 Categories Churches, Community groups, Features, Real estateTags Etobicoke York Community Council, Hurricane Hazel, Scarlett Road, St Matthias Anglican Church, Sukyo Mahikari, Toronto Bell Cote, weston
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Ooohhh, that would be a cool experience. I was blessed to be in France during the 50th anniversary of D-Day, and that was the souvenir t-shirt I got, one of D-Day.
I wish we had treated Japanese Americans better after Pearl Harbor.
I know what you mean. I really enjoyed reading George Takei's auto-biography talking about being in an internment camp.
I also understand the fear the government and many of the people had at that time, there were some (a small minority, just to make that clear) who were spies, and they didn't have a clue how to solve the problem, so they just rounded everyone up. I do appreciate our government admitted wrong and did pay reparations to the surviving people interned. I think it's only right to pay the people who were wronged.
I know nothing about modern day history, yet it probably is the most important history to know and understand. I'm really looking forward to digging in. Thanks for sharing all your great posts!
It's funny – when my German husband, myself and our best friend (born and raised in US) are discussing WWII, it's like there were three different wars, not one. The emphasis in history lessons was on completely different things!
I can just imagine! I bet your husband has some really interesting ideas on how WW2 started and what the war was like, and the same for you. I've never thought too much about the war from the Soviet perspective all that much, beyond a couple of movies I watched as an adult which were really interesting, but hard to watch.


Create a course, and in the course, create a page with title Page, assign with title Assign, and Forum with title Forum. For each, put FindMe in the description.
Right now, forum posts can drowned out search content can drowned out course content. The only way around it is to search each area at once, which is a pretty big usability issue.


We know that plenty of electronics retailers have the Nexus 7 (2013) on sale these days, but Office Depot currently has the best offer. The office supply store has slashed prices on both the 16GB and 32GB versions, but are also offering free next-day shipping. For $179 ($50 off), you can grab the 16GB version, and for $229 ($40 off) you can grab the 32GB version.
The deal is good both in stores and online, so if you have a nearby Office Depot, don't be afraid to stop by a store or at least check availability. There is a limit of 1 per customer.
Update: We've received word from at least one store that shows you can also receive a $20 Office Depot gift card upon purchase from today through December 14.
Cheers Scott, Hunter, and Ben!


Fishermen and divers will collaborate in this pilot case of an Interreg project that contributes to improve adaption to change in coastal zones across the Mediterranean.
The 2nd meeting of environmental journalists from news agencies in the Mediterranean was held in Marrakech during the COP 22 on climate change.
The 22 countries of the Mediterranean area are aware of the deep fragility of the climatic balance that allows the preservation of good living and human development conditions. Fighting climate change is indeed a top priority in the region.


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Mark Your Calendar: 16th Annual Conecuh Sausage Festival
by: Alex Teeter
Posted: Oct 15, 2018 / 09:48 AM CDT / Updated: Oct 15, 2018 / 09:48 AM CDT
Calling all Conecuh Sausage fans: the Conecuh Sausage Festival returns with a fun-packed schedule for its 16th year.
The Evergreen-Conecuh Chamber of Commerce, along with the City of Evergreen presents the 16th annual Conecuh Sausage Festival on Saturday, October 20th, with festivities starting two days earlier on Thursday October 18th.
The event kicks off on Thursday at 7pm with a PCA Rodeo, which carries on through Friday and Saturday. Then, beginning on Friday, its the South East Regional Fly-In (SERFI), which also carries over to Saturday. It doesn't stop there, though, on Saturday there will be a car show, the Alabama Junior & High School Rodeo (carries on to Sunday), and of course- the Conecuh Sausage Festival begins at nine in the morning and lasts all day until five in the evening.
This year's festival features live entertainment throughout the day, over 100 Arts & Crafts vendors, food vendors, a children's area, and the car show. Entering a car in the show costs $20, but just looking at the clean machines is free.
Gates for the PCA Rodeo each night open at 6pm. Armbands are $10 each for adults and $5 each for children, or $20 for a 3-day pass. Children two and under will be free. the South East Regional Fly-In will be held on October 19th and 20th from 9am to 5pm. Armbands will be $5 each and children under 12 will be free. Alabama Junior & High School Rodeo will be held on October 20th and 21st starting at 9am and armbands will be $5 each and children under 2 will be free. Parking will be free for all the events.
Just the Details:
PCA Rodeo-Gates open at 6:00pm; Show starts at 7:00pm
SERFI-9:00am to 5:00pm
Conecuh Sausage festival & Car Show- 9:00am to 5:00pm
Alabama Junior & High School Rodeo- Gates open at 8:00am, Show starts at 9:00am
Location: Middleton Air Field located at 14134 Highway 84, Evergreen, AL 36401
Website for information: evergreenareachamber.com
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (CNN Newsource) -- People protested outside the Birmingham office of Senator Doug Jones on Tuesday.
The protesters were holding signs and chanting in support of President Trump on the street.
by WKRG Staff / Jan 28, 2020
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — The convicted killer accused of shooting a gas station clerk while on probation, just two months after he was released from prison, pleaded not guilty on Tuesday.
Reginald Blevins is due back in court March 3 for a preliminary hearing.
by Blake Brown / Jan 28, 2020
GULF SHORES, Ala. (WKRG) - Gulf Shores Police and Foley Police are looking for the woman seen in these photos. Police say she is wanted for the unlawful use of a credit card.
Police say she used the credit card at Walmart in Foley and at Walmart in Gulf Shores.


Kombucha Making Workshop is Happening!!
As a kombucha lover and someone who adores fermenting foods and drinks, I could not be more excited to share my upcoming workshop on how to brew your own kombucha.
If you love kombucha or are just looking to improve your gut health don't hesitate to join me on Thursday, October 13th at 7:30pm-8:45 pm.
This is taking place at one of my favorite local spots Roost Cafe and seats will fill up fast.


Be the first to learn about the incredible cast of characters coming to The Broad Stage!
Join us for our annual, complimentary members-only preview of our new season of performances.
If you are not already a member, join at any level by April 15 to receive exciting benefits (including ticket and subscription discounts) and access to our April 29 announcement party! Learn more about becoming a member here.


To satisfy VuFind's dependencies, make sure you install the software versions recommended on the requirements page. You may use other versions at your own risk.
These instructions assume that you are installing all software components separately. Many developers use XAMPP to install Apache, MySQL and PHP as a bundle. XAMPP should not be used in a production environment, but it may save some time for a test server – however, it works differently than separate component installation, so watch for XAMPP-related notes as you read.
Extract the VuFind source – you can download it here. The .zip format is usually the most convenient option for use in Windows. These instructions assume that you use a target path of c:/vufind.
You can download the server here. Typical installation options found in the install wizard should work fine.
You can download the database from here. You should be able to get by with the default options of a typical installation found in the wizard. If you set a root password (a good idea), be sure to take note of it.
1.) Make sure that libmysql.dll is in your PHP directory and that your PHP directory is included in your system path (as described below in the Java JDK step).
2.) If libmysql.dll is not in your PHP directory, it may be in your MySQL directory (usually something like C:\Program Files\MySQL\MySQL Server 5.0\bin). It may help to add this directory to your system path as well. Warning: If the file is in BOTH your PHP AND MySQL directories, the PHP version is probably the correct one, and using the MySQL version may cause problems. In some scenarios, you may actually need to REMOVE the MySQL directory from your path to solve this problem.
3.) As a last resort, you may try copying libmySQL.dll to your c:\windows\system32 folder. THIS IS NOT RECOMMENDED, as it may make future upgrading more difficult.
You can download PHP here. Choose the thread safe version unless you have a specific reason to use the non-thread safe version.
Pay attention to which version of Apache you downloaded – PHP and Apache will integrate better if they are built for the same architecture (32-bit vs. 64-bit) using the same compiler. For example, if you downloaded a 32-bit (x86) version of Apache, you should not try to install a 64-bit (x64) version of PHP.
When prompted, choose the appropriate version of Apache and provide your configuration directory (i.e. c:\Program Files\Apache Software Foundation\Apache#.#\conf\); if you get an error message, don't panic – you can manually correct it later (see notes under the VuFind configuration step below).
Make sure that your Windows PATH environment variable includes the location of PHP (this location was specified during installation). This will allow you to type "php" from any command prompt in order to run scripts. For details on modifying environment variables, see Appendix: Editing Environment Variables.
Don't panic if you forget to add a component on your first installation. You can always run the installer again to update your installation with additional modules.
It is possible that PHP will install some extensions without all of the necessary library files. If this happens, starting up PHP will lead to a series of pop-up alerts. To fix the problem, simply edit the php.ini file (usually found in c:\Program Files\PHP\, and also available via Start Menu shortcut) and comment out (by putting a semi-colon in front) the offending modules (found in lines like extension=php_*.dll). If you actually need some of the affected modules, you may have to track down copies of the missing files; Google searches for error messages are usually helpful for this.
If you are using XAMPP instead of separate components, the installation process won't ask you about extensions. Instead, you will have to manually uncomment the relevant lines in your php.ini file.
You can download the JDK here. You should be able to use all the default installation options.
Set a system environment variable named JAVA_HOME pointing to the path to your Java installation (probably something like c:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.x.y_z). For details on how to do this, see Appendix: Editing Environment Variables.
Go to Start>Run and enter "cmd" with no quotes (to get to a command prompt).
In Windows 7, there is no "Run" option – just start typing in the search box. You may need to right-click on the "cmd" command and run as administrator to ensure that everything gets installed with appropriate permissions.
Switch to your VuFind directory (i.e. "cd c:\vufind").
Type "php install.php" (without the quotes) and hit Enter.
You will be prompted for several details; you can accept the defaults for now – you can run the installer again later if you need to make changes.
The final output of the install script from the last step will tell you to set up VUFIND_HOME and VUFIND_LOCAL_DIR environment variables. If you are not sure how to do this, see Appendix: Editing Environment Variables.
(Be sure to adjust the path if your file is located somewhere other than c:/vufind/local).
Once the configuration files are edited, you need to restart Apache for them to take effect – you can do this from the Start menu under Apache HTTP Server, Control Apache Server, Restart.
You can choose lower or higher values (both in seconds) depending on your environment. The socket timeout should always be lower than the max execution time. This is 100% windows specific – the time to connect to a remote host (default_socket_timeout) counts towards the maximum time a PHP script is allowed to run. On *nix platforms it does not.
System-specific configuration issues may prevent things from working at this point. A misconfiguration may prevent Apache from starting or may give you "Forbidden" errors when you try to access VuFind. This section contains some tips on resolving any problems.
It is often helpful when troubleshooting to look at the Apache logs – you can find these in the Start menu under Apache HTTP Server, Review Server Log Files.
mike_beccaria (Jun 09) : Add "Options All" to the httpd-vufind.conf file if you are getting an "access Denied" on the homepage and a "Directory index forbidden by option directive" error in the apache error.log.
demiankatz (Jul 09) : if the PHP install added multiple PHPIniDir and LoadModule entries to the bottom of httpd.conf and this is preventing Apache from starting, comment out the duplicate ones and leave only the first pair intact.
Important – the instructions in this section are probably not necessary for VuFind 3.0 or newer; please ignore unless you are using an older version.
The config files for each Solr index are currently set up to use relative paths. Because Windows services run in a different user context with different working directories, Solr may have problems finding its index files. If you skip this step, you may find that searches never yield any results. To be on the safe side, you should reconfigure Solr to explicitly point out where the index files live.
Now that VuFind is installed and basic configuration is complete, you can start the Solr server running. See the Starting and Stopping Solr page for details.
Check your Apache error log for messages – see Troubleshooting Apache above.
If that does not help, try editing c:/vufind/local/httpd_vufind.conf and uncommenting the "SetEnv VUFIND_ENV development" line – after an Apache restart, this will put VuFind into development mode (which will display more detailed error messages if the code is capable of running).
Import bib records using the instructions on the indexing page.
If you are using VuFind's Wikipedia author information module (which is turned on by default), you may run into problems unless you increase Apache's heap size setting. For more details, see the VUFIND-630 JIRA ticket.


21st century is the age of collaborative technologies. Internet of things (IoT) has advanced from static information distribution to massive interaction among users. And social media within this sphere has emerged as a dominant tool for creating significant impact on how collaborative relationships can be formalized in society through information dissemination. While the general public is making massive use of social media properties for this purpose, however, there is little information available as to how such trends are impacting scholarly practices in the academic world. Today, social media has revolutionized the way scholarly work can be produced and further shared. And there are specific tools for building repository of content on various thematic areas. Blog among them is the most freely available platform which can be easily integrated within the institutional culture to archive intellectual output.
With the evolution of web 2.0 (the social web), user generated content has become an integral part of the web space. Blogging is an act of writing that involves interactive features to start a two-way communication. Readers benefit from a host of features that allow them to leave comments on blog posts or share them on other social media properties such as Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter etc. or can additionally email the content. As Internet has become a major hub for seeking valuable information, academicians worldwide are realizing the importance of blogging. Blogs are therefore gaining popularity. As per the sources on the internet, "today, there are over 100 million blogs with more entering the blogosphere every day". Blogs have become miniaturized version of e-books and lengthy research papers. In fact, blogging has become an important part of the online culture with some of the most popular bloggers continuously hooked to the platform. Their words are impacting traditional belief systems and creating new ideas for human progress and development. There are a lot of websites that will help you traverse the blogosphere from starting a blog to marketing and monetizing it.
For engagement with admission aspirants and current students: Young generation is always connected through social media these days and advancement in Internet technology has made it possible. They are using social media tools for social engagement and information collection. As educators, how can we take advantage of this trend? To begin with, identify a fleet of writers for producing engaging content. Next, create a few topics that will generate user interest. Finally, encourage faculty and staff to contribute regularly on the official blog.
Valuable resource for teaching and learning: Social networking groups in academia are using blogs to enhance teaching and learning. A lot of out of the class learning in contemporary education is happening online. Universities and Colleges can make blogging a mainstream communication tool for enhancing knowledge of its students. Since it is a platform for interacting, it can become a forum to carry forward classroom discussions, comment on contemporary topics or generate new ideas through collective effervescence.
Faculty and Institutional branding: Faculty can use blogs to leverage their intellectual output. Through valuable support of faculty members, educational institutions can create a niche for themselves in digital space. The objective of involving faculty and staff is to build collaborative relationship and generate engaging content through sharing teaching experiences, philosophies, ideas and practices with students, colleagues, industry and other stakeholders. This will further help in improving brand visibility on search engines and educational portals.
Once the authors are identified they can be asked to contribute weekly one article/blog (500-800 words) on a topic related to their subject or industry in order to support social media efforts of the institution for increasing online engagement and brand presence. Prepare a proper schedule with timeline to publish. Such blogs can then be published on the official blog page from time to time. As a result of blogging, a rich repository of valuable case studies and research work can be built over a period of time.


You can say this for any basketball team Marty Simmons has ever coached: There was hustle. The kind of go-get-it attitude that had players diving after loose balls and hounding opponents on defense.
Evansville fans appreciate athletes who, to borrow a piece of sports lingo, "leave it all on the floor." This isn't the type of city where fans boo the home team -- so long as the home team is giving an honest effort.
But too often over the past few college basketball season, there'd been a dearth of any kind of feeling at the Ford Center when the Purple Aces played, with maybe the exception of ennui.
Fan listlessness with the program began at some point after Jim Crews took the team to the NCAA Tournament in 1999. The Aces' loss to Kansas in the first round (its last appearance there) was 19 years ago, pretty much a generation in the past. Most people younger than 30 have no recollection of seeing UE on college sports' biggest stage.
Steve Merfeld replaced Jim Crews in 2002, but never managed to recreate in Evansville the magic he made at Hampton, when he took the school to the NCAA Tournament twice and pulled off one of the biggest college basketball upsets ever, when his 15th-seeded Pirates knocked off No. 2 seed Iowa State.
You've seen the video: Merfeld joyfully pumping his fists as a player lifts him skyward. It's a CBS staple this time of year. The momentum didn't translate to Evansville. In five seasons at UE, Merfeld never had a season in which he won more games than he lost.
Enter Simmons, the local guy with historic high school and college ties. He was a Mr. Basketball at little Lawrenceville, Illinois, and scored more than 1,200 points at UE in just two collegiate seasons after transferring in from Indiana University.
Simmons pulled the program up a notch from the Merfeld era, but his teams often hovered around the .500 mark.
The Aces' five postseason trips under Simmons were to pay-for-play tournaments. They won one of them, the CIT, in 2015, and were primed for an NCAA Tournament run the following season. It never happened. A Northern Iowa player's shot bounced in at the buzzer in the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament title game and the Aces found themselves not only out of the "Big Dance" but also left passed over by the second-tier NIT.
The rest, as they say, is history. A few surprising wins here and there, coupled with some painful and untimely losses. It all felt downright average.
And that may explain why UE's athletics director, Mark Spencer, decided to fire Simmons this week after 11 seasons. In a news release, Spencer stated that "a change in leadership is necessary" within the program.
A national search will be conducted, Spencer said, but there are already reports -- including by Courier & Press UE beat writer Pat Hickey -- that another local product, Calbert Cheaney, is among those who will get an interview. Cheaney starred at Harrison High School and Indiana University before a career in the NBA.
Whoever Spencer hires faces more than a few challenges. The new coach will need to sell the program not only to recruits, but to the community at large. This season, ticket sales fell to an average of just under 3,800 per game. The home schedule continued a recent stretch of being blasé. The student section was small. The school pep band only showed up when it had to.
The new coach will need to be good with both "Xs and Os" and building an audience. He will have to make a trip to a University of Evansville basketball game something to be excited about again.
And it wouldn't hurt if the new coach kept the young men hustling on the floor, the way Simmons always insisted. We loved that part of his coaching style.
For that, and for all the memories of his playing and coaching days here, we thank Coach Marty Simmons, and wish Mark Spencer luck in finding the school's next men's basketball coach.


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WICKED GARDEN Releases Official Music Video for "Home, Too Far"
Reynold Rodriguez 4 months ago
Las Vegas, NV based rock band WICKED GARDEN has released the official music video for their new single, "Home, Too Far." Written and directed by Dominick Muzio and Shawn Trojahn, the video for "Home, Too Far" was filmed by Stephy Hayward of Livewire Photography and edited by Nicholas Muzio at Die-Hearts Productions.
"This is a song about loss, and how you can never get back the time you have with someone once they are gone. And while the term "Home" refers to an afterlife or another plane of existence, it's too far away for the people that have been left behind" – Dominick Muzio (Lead Singer/Guitarist)
"I was frustrated by not having written anything in a while. Then when I came up with this riff, I knew it had something. It was different from our other songs, but still sounded like us." – Shawn Trojahn (Lead Guitarist)
Wicked Garden is an indie rock powerhouse from Las Vegas, Nevada. With their critically acclaimed debut cdPost Dystopian Leisure Music, Wicked Garden has amassed over half a million streams, in addition to physical and online sales that have seen them chart in countries such as Australia, France, and the UK. Their first single, "Already Gone," hit number one on stations and charts around the world, with other album cuts being played and streamed in over 80 countries. Wicked Garden's videos have been distributed worldwide as well. Wicked Garden's music is a blend of 90's era alternative and grunge, mixed in with the classic hard rock styles of the past to create a sound that is underrepresented in the music industry today, yet cuts across genres to appeal to fans of all types of rock music. The band is currently in production for the follow up to Post Dystopian Leisure Music with plans on releasing their new album in 2021.
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One of the best red dot sights out right now in 2016 for the money is the Vortex Optics Strikefire. This RDS combines awesome value (under $200 on Amazon right now with free shipping) with outstanding performance and battery life. I have bought several of these red dot sights to put on my AR15s and haven't been disappointed yet.
In fact, I want to say that the Vortex Optics Strikefire is probably the best red dot sight for AR15 for your money this year. Let me tell you some more about this awesome red dot sight.
Let's start with one of the most important features of the Vortex Strikefire 2 red dot – reliability. In this case, the battery life has a direct impact on how reliable it is. Per Vortex, you can run this thing for 300 hours at full brightness. It has several brightness settings so you can stretch that out quite a bit if you choose a lower brightness setting.
The Vortex Optics Strikefire isn't annoyingly large like some other red dot sights I've used. It's built very well and can probably take a beating worse than I could give it (that's a LOT).
It comes with a cantilever mount that puts the dot above the front sight. I find this very useful and practical. It will fit any flat top AR available.
I've found the brightness of the Vortex Strikefire to be excellent compared to other red dot sights, even those more expensive. While most red dot sights are not made for precision shooting, this one in particular is excellent and holds zero very well even after 500+ rounds of .223 went through it. You get a very clear field of view with this red dot and the dot itself is very bright and positive for quick aiming.
One thing to note is that we didn't experience any ghosting with this red dot sight. It was very clear and the brightness settings really helped for more long range shooting situations (in our case, 250 yards).
The Vortex Optics Strikefire 2 has a rating of 4.5 out of 5 on Amazon.
People are commenting on how they really like the brightness, accuracy, adjustments and more.
There also seems to be a lot of people who are putting the Vortex Strikefire red dot on their Ruger Mini 14. I can see how that could be a very nice combination.
One person even mentioned that it's just as good as their more expensive Eotech sight, which honestly, I find to be true.
Another thing that people really seemed to like is the fact that the Vortex Optics Strikefire has a lifetime guarantee which is really nice.
The Vortex Strikefire is definitely a great red dot sight for use on basically any rifle with a tactical rail. It holds a zero very well, mounts nice and secure and gives a nice clear sight picture and red or green dot. If you're in the market for an affordable red dot sight and don't want to shell out $400+, make sure to check out this sight.
Amazon has the lowest price available on the Vortex Strikefire 2 right now with free shipping. Click here to buy this awesome red dot sight now.


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Azoospermia caracteriza a situação em que nenhum espermatozóide é detectado no sémen ejaculado. Trata-se de uma doença com a classificação da OMS ICD-10 N46.

Tipos e causas
 Azoospermia não obstrutiva — falta de produção de espermatozóides pelos testículos. As causas deste tipo de azoospermia incluem defeitos congénitos dos testículos ou danos sofridos por estes.
 Azoospermia obstrutiva — bloqueamento do sistema de transporte do esperma. Pode ser motivada nomeadamente por danos, uma vasectomia ou anormalidades do epidídimo ou canais deferentes.

Consequências e tratamentos
Atendendo à ausência total de espermatozóides esta doença provoca infertilidade. Em alguns homens com azoospermia obstrutiva o bloqueamento pode ser corrigido cirurgicamente. Nos casos em que tal não seja possível os espermatozóides podem ser recolhidos directamente no testículo e utilizados numa microinjecção intracitoplasmática. É muito difícil o tratamento dos casos azoospermia não obstrutiva.

Ver também
 Reprodução medicamente assistida

Andrologia
Saúde sexual

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Bewcastle
Bewcastle Cumberland
Bewcastle, Cumberland
In 1870-72, John Marius Wilson's Imperial Gazetteer of England and Wales described Bewcastle like this:
BEWCASTLE, a township and a parish in Longtown district, Cumberland. The township lies in an upland tract, between the rivers Line, Kirkbeck, and Irthing, 6½ miles NNW of Rosehill r. station, and 10 NE of Brampton. Real property, £1,918. Pop., 152. Houses, 27. Here was a Roman station, garrisoned by part of the second Roman legion, to protect the workmen employed in building the Roman wall. ...
Here also was a Norman castle, repaired by Bueth, a Norman baron, lord of the manor, immediately after the Conquest, and called from him Bewcastle. The structure was square, each front about 87 feet long; was occupied by a border garrison in the time of Elizabeth, and demolished by parliamentary forces in 1641; and the ruin of it, in one part about 40 feet high, is still standing. Many Roman coins and inscriptions have been found. The right of fair and market was acquired in the time of Edward I.; but has long been in disuse. The parish includes also the townships of Nixons, Bailey, and Bellbank; and its Post Town is either Gilsland or Brampton under Carlisle. Acres, 30,000. Rated property, £8,693. Pop., 1,091. Houses, 205. The property is much subdivided. The manor was given, in the time of Charles I., to Sir Richard Graham; and it remains now with his descendant Sir F. U. Graham of Netherby. Large portion of the surface is wild and waste. Coal, limestone, and lead are found. The living is a rectory in the diocese of Carlisle. Value, £120. Patrons, the Dean and Chapter of Carlisle. The church is small and good, on a rising-ground within the fosse which surrounds the station. An ancient obelisk, a single block, 14 feet high, with sculptures and inscriptions which were but lately deciphered, stands in the churchyard. There is an English Presbyterian chapel.
Bewcastle through time
Bewcastle is now part of Carlisle district. Click here for graphs and data of how Carlisle has changed over two centuries. For statistics about Bewcastle itself, go to Units and Statistics.
GB Historical GIS / University of Portsmouth, History of Bewcastle, in Carlisle and Cumberland | Map and description, A Vision of Britain through Time.
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New York Yankees vs. Baltimore Orioles: Series Preview
After taking three of four in Cleveland, the Yankees head to Camden Yards for a four-game set with the Orioles
By Peter Brody@PBrods7 Apr 26, 2021, 9:00am EDT
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The Yankees finally kickstarted their offense, winning three games out of four in Cleveland, and will look to carry that momentum into another four-game series, this time against the Orioles. The Bombers took two of three last time they faced Baltimore, and could certainly use similar — if not better — results this time around. If they can sweep their second season series against the birds, the Yankees will finally find themselves above .500 for the first time since April 6th.
We all know how well the Yankees tend to hit in Oriole Park. Gleyber Torres and Gary Sánchez in particular feast on the hitter-friendly confines with a 223 and 135 wRC+ respectively and 17 homers between the pair. The two sluggers are crucial members of the lineup. When they're bopping, the Yankees tend to win, so a trip to Camden could be just what the doctor ordered to remedy their early season struggles at the plate.
Monday: Deivi García vs. Matt Harvey
García will finally make his season debut after being somewhat curiously optioned to the alternate site for the first four weeks of the season. García recently travled with the team as a member of the taxi squad, and his impending addition to the active roster could signal a stretch of the Yankees using six starters. The diminutive righty had a mixed debut season in the bigs, going 3-2 with a 4.98 ERA in 34.1 innings.
García's stuff didn't quite play up in the majors, as he went from striking out over a third of the batters he faced in the minors to only a 22.6 percent strikeout rate in 2020. On the flip side, his control actually improved after making the jump. He walked over 11 percent of batters faced in Double-A and Triple-A, but maintained a stingy 4.1 percent walk rate in the majors including zero free passes issued in his six inning big league debut against the Mets.
It's actually a win-win situation for the Yankees front office: If García pitches well, they will have another dependable candidate for the rotation; whereas if he pitches poorly they will have an excuse to option him back to the alternate site and *definitely not* manipulate his service time. Then again, he may get sent back down regardless. His start conveniently coincides with Michael King's option window reaching its conclusion, so we could very well see García optioned on Tuesday following his outing.
García will face off against Matt Harvey in the series opener. The Dark Knight is quite a long way removed from his halcyon days with the Mets. Through four starts this season, Harvey is 1-1 with a 5.12 ERA in 19.1 innings. That said, a 3.41 FIP is his best mark since 2015 with the Mets, and indicates that he is pitching better than his ERA would suggest.
Tuesday: Corey Kluber vs. Bruce Zimmermann
Kluber makes his fifth start of the year and honestly I'm just looking for him to complete five innings. It has been a rocky start to his career in pinstripes, as he is 0-2 with a 5.40 ERA in 15 innings, although his 6.43 FIP suggests he has even gotten lucky in his outings. Once the premier precision pitcher in the game, Kluber's control has been totally out of whack so far.
The veteran is walking a career-worst 15.1 percent of batters (other than his one inning in 2020), and when he isn't missing out of the zone, he's leaving cookies over the heart of the plate. A good 10.5 percent of his pitches are classified as meatballs; combine that with a fastball that barely touches 90, and that's why he is getting slugged for a career-worst 13 percent barrel rate and surrendering almost two home runs per nine. Certainly not what the Yankees envisioned when they handed him an $11 million contract this season.
Coming from the list of players I'd never heard of before today, Bruce Zimmermann gets the start against the two-time Cy Young winner. He has been pretty meh for the Orioles, as in four starts, he owns a 4.57 ERA and 5.08 FIP in 21.2 innings. The 26-year-old righty will give you five innings of three earned run baseball, which in all fairness, is fine for a rebuilding Orioles squad.
Wednesday: Domingo Germán vs. Dean Kremer
Domingo Germán gets the nod on Wednesday. As good as he looked in spring training, he has looked equally poor in his first three starts of the regular season. He is 1-2 with a 6.23 ERA and 5.79 FIP across 13 innings, and all I can say is thank goodness his start is against the Orioles. He is striking out a career-low 20.6 percent of batters while almost half the batted balls against are classified as hard hit.
Granted, Germán did have his best start of the year last time out against Cleveland, but the bar was quite low. After allowing a pair of home runs in each of his first two starts, Germán managed to suppress the long ball in those six innings of work and recovered after a rocky first. However, equipped only with a mediocre fastball, a flat curveball, and a changeup that he continuously leaves in the zone, every outing is a white-knuckle affair.
This one could be a high-scoring affair, as the Yankees are set to face Dean Kremer. In his last outing against the Bombers, he gave up three runs in three innings including Jay Bruce's lone home run in pinstripes. In three starts so far, Kremer is 0-1 with a 6.75 ERA, 4.59 FIP, and 14 strikeouts in 10.2 innings.
Thursday: Jordan Montgomery vs. Jorge López
Jordan Montgomery is set to start the finale of the series. His season has been a mixed bag - he twirled a brilliant six-inning gem in his first start (coincidentally against the Orioles), got hammered for four runs in each of his next two starts against the Rays, and then battled back after a shaky first inning in his most previous start against Cleveland. I'm sure the Yankees would settle with a repeat of his last outing against the Birds.
On the season, Montgomery is 1-1 with a 4.57 ERA, 4.62 FIP, and 23 strikeouts in 21.2 innings. As a lefty precision pitcher, he needs to live on the edges to maintain effectiveness, and it's when his offspeed pitches leak over the plate that he gets crushed. It's encouraging that he feels comfortable enough to use the sinker, cutter, changeup, and curveball each at least 20 percent of the time. The better he can command these four pitches, the more off balance he will keep the hitter.
Montgomery's counterpart looks to be Jorge López, and I'd wager the Yankees are licking their lips at that prospect. In his previous start against them, he surrendered four runs in 4.2 innings including a solo shot to Aaron Judge as well as loading the bases for Giancarlo Stanton's grand slam. For the season, he sits at 1-3 with a gaudy 8.15 ERA and 6.83 FIP in 17.2 innings.
Will the Yankees avoid spending this offseason due to Aaron Judge's looming free agency? On Carlos Correa, Yankees payroll, and keeping Aaron Judge in the Bronx.
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Enquiries at record high for Hoppecke
Hoppecke Industrial Batteries goes into the fourth quarter of 2016 full of confidence after an excellent year to date and the promise of much more to come.
Hoppecke has seen its sales soar throughout the year and has just finished a highly successful IMHX 2016 exhibition where it saw visitor numbers much higher than on previous occasions and genuine enquiries at a record high, especially for the company's lead acid, fibre nickel cadmium (FNC), lithium-ion (LiOn) and explosion-proof batteries.
Hoppecke also received a huge number of enquiries relating to its chargers, its service contracts and its green energy solutions using renewable energy sources.
At the same time, the company has invested in a fleet of brand new service vans with contemporary livery that enhance the image of the company and ensure customers receive the best quality of service throughout the UK. This follows on the back of the recent announcement by Hoppecke that it has taken on two new regional service managers and strengthened its entire senior management team. The company has also introduced an improved five-year warranty service for all its motive power customers and signed long-term service agreements with such major rail companies as Bombardier, Siemens and Alstom.
On the personnel front, Jason Howlett, already Managing Director of Hoppecke UK and Ireland, has been given the position of Regional Managing Director of Western & Northern Europe while Lynne Morris has been appointed as Hoppecke UK's new Human Resources Manager. Lynne brings with her significant experience of working at very senior levels in a number of organisations, with particular skills in organisational development and transformational management.
Says Jason Howlett: "This year has been an incredibly exciting time for Hoppecke and the team has worked wonders in expanding our markets and improving the level of service we deliver to existing customers. I am also delighted that I will now be able to play a central role in transforming the wider northern/western European business and building an even greater future for our company."


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Q: Stripping Comments out of a file in PHP I have to parse various files that contain comments of differing types.  I have been trying to figure an easy way to strip out these comments, but nothing good so far.  I have full line comments that start with both # and ; and comments that start after relevant data.  Best example:
data
data
#comment
;comment
data ;comment
data #comment

Any help in stripping these comments?  And perhaps blank lines as well?

A: This should work (live demo):
echo preg_replace(
    '/
        [;#]    # remove strings starting with ; or #
        .*      # and everything following that
        $       # until it ends in a newline
    /mx',       // make it span multilines
    '',
    $data
);

The above will leave blanks lines where full line comments have been. If you want to replace those as well, add \s before the first [;#] (as shown by @konforce below).

A: $t = ltrim(preg_replace('/\s*[#;].*$/m', '', $t));

Should work. Removes all comments, making sure not to leave any blank lines where comments used to be. Also kills whitespace before comments, but that can be changed (\s to \n) if you don't want that.
Edit: Just saw the note regarding removing blank lines. The following should remove both comments and blank lines:
$t = ltrim(preg_replace('/(\s*[#;].*$)|(^\s*)/m', '', $t));

Untested, but the second condition should catch blank (only whitespace) lines. The ltrim is still necessary to remove any whitespace that a leading comment may have caused. Possibly could catch that as part of the regexp, but I think it's less complex with an ltrim.
Edit Again: Actually the above would remove all leading whitespace on each line. If that's a problem, you could fix it with:
$t = ltrim(preg_replace('/(\s*[#;].*$)|(^\s*\n)/m', '', $t));

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Delamination: Carpet delamination is when the carpet's backing comes loose due to damage of the backing of the carpet. The most common sign of carpet delamination is appearance of wrinkles or bubbles on your carpet.
Rolling wheels on an office chair.
Not vacuuming enough will leave loose soil in the carpet which acts like sandpaper rubbing against the carpet backing whenever its walked over.
Pet urine not treated right away.
Cheap padding, or too thin of padding for the carpet. Once the padding breaks down and you keep walking on that same traffic area then the carpet will start to delaminate because its lost its padding protection.
And of course cheap quality of carpet will delaminate faster than high quality carpet.
Soda spills or acid based food spills not properly treated.
If you have a ripple in the carpet and don't have it stretched properly this can lead to delamination. Once carpet becomes delaminated it can not be stretched, so you want to have a ripple repaired before its too late.
Carpet Wrinkles: After a while, all carpeting tends to show signs of wear. Wrinkles in carpeting are very common. Reasons for wrinkles in your carpet can be that it was not properly installed, too much excess carpet was originally laid down, the carpet has been stretched from foot traffic, humidity and climate change or that heavy furniture has been pushed around on it. Like we stated earlier, you should have wrinkles professionally stretched before delamination occurs.
Carpet Patching: If you have a colored stain that will not come out with steam cleaning, or an area that a dog has damaged, 3d can patch the carpet for you. We take and extra piece of carpet if you have access to it, or we can take a patch out of a closet or other inconspicuous place and replace the damaged area.
3d Home Services offers Carpet Repairs, such as carpet stretching and patching at an affordable price in Phoenix, Surprise, Sun City and other west valley areas. Feel free to call and schedule a free in home estimate.
And remember proper care of your carpets will extend its life. Vacuum often and have your carpets professionally cleaned at least once a year, or before you start to see a lot of soil on the traffic areas.


Leading online research firm eMarketer's report for 2013, on media time spent by US population, had forecast that, on an average, adults in US would spend close to 5.25 hours daily on online media as compared to 4.5 hours on television. This indicates a shift in consumers' attention span towards online content, despite the extensive reach of television. Advertising dollars appear to have followed the trend as depicted by IAB's internet advertisement revenue report for 2013. As per this report, the online advertising market in US is close to $43 billion. Powered by stupendous CAGR of 123% in mobile, for the last four years, the overall ad revenue has been compounding at 18% per year, over the last decade.
Geneva Motor Show March, 2014 - Who is "calling"?
Among the headline makers this year, at Geneva Motor Show held in March,2014, was launch of CarPlay.
CarPlay, is a system for integrating iPhone5 and its higher versions to the vehicle's entertainment system. Users can then control various phone features like call, text, music and navigation, using in-vehicle controls, such as steering wheel buttons, touchscreen or SIRI from the iPhone.
So, what is the buzz about? Why there is such an anticipation building with analysts, industry honchos and customers at this launch? Haven't we been witnessing increasing footprint of telematics for the last decade or so now?
1. Automobiles - A new platform for consumer electronics to expand: With a forecasted one in two new cars (about 50 million) produced being connected by 2020 globally, this presents a relatively unexplored market for the Hi-Tech/Consumer Electronics industry giants to tap into. Potentially, we are looking at millions of cars as iOS and Android platforms for customized Apps and accessories.
Earlier this year, at CES 2014, Google also announced an alliance with leading car manufacturers, that may see infotainment systems running on the open-source operating system this year.
2. Standardization of user interface: Imagine the customers of iPhone and Android smartphones, getting the same user interface and ease of navigation on their in-vehicle entertainment systems, as they are used to on their smartphones. This will translate into a big surge of Apps, services usage for the device manufacturers.
3. Battle for supremacy on multiple fronts, and competition for OEMs: We will witness contest of iOS Maps v/s Google Maps, iTunes Radio v/s other radio/entertainment services, and serious competition for telematics OEMs and suppliers of the likes of Delphi, Harmans and so on.
4. Good news for car companies: The biggest advantage for car companies is that they can focus all their R&D and spend on hardware and car mechanical design and innovation while benefiting from the shorter product release cycles of the consumer devices industry. This also gives them ability for launching quicker upgrades of in-vehicle entertainment software in the vehicles within 1 year timeframe; which is quite unlike the extensive timelines of 4 to 6 years cycle to bring innovation to market.
5. Customers are set to gain and be happy: Every time, any market sees more competition, customers are set to benefit with more feature rich products, quicker upgrades, dropping costs and increasingly better customer service and this in turn feeds into higher demands. And that is what each sector and economy needs to keep growing.
With the Hi-Tech giants descending in the auto industry with all seriousness, we can expect their next battle to be fought in our car consoles.


This all sounds fairly good on paper, right? Well let's figure out how it looks in practice. Within this review, we'll look at their drag and drop editor and see if it is any good for creating a web site, blog or online store.
On The wide range of site building solutions, Weebly resides at the finish that is all-inclusive and provides everything you need to begin and grow your website. It's in contrast to options where you purchase, set up, and manage all of the"pieces" of your site separately.
Using Weebly is kind of like renting and customizing a apartment in a wonderful development instead of buying and owning your own house. You're still in charge of decor, cleaning, and everything living-wise — however you leave the construction, plumbing, safety, and infrastructure into the house owner. That point is key since there's usually a direct tradeoff between convenience and control.
All The design and functionality which are included with Weebly work together collectively as a platform. That is what allows them to own drag and drop design, design, and articles.
Website Builders as a team compete with choices like WordPress.org (which offers the free software to construct a website which you have & control — see my WordPress setup guide here) all the way to choices like typing actual HTML code into a text file. Make sense? Awesome, let's dive into the Weebly review.
One Other quick aside — a disclosure — I receive referral fees from all of the companies mentioned in this post. My remarks & study derive from my experiences like a paying customer or consultant to a paying customer.
You might Discover That elements snap into place And organize themselves flawlessly on the webpage. Other options, such as Wix, forego the grid , so it is quite possible to end up with overlapping elements. With Weebly, no probability of that happening.
Working with text can also be a breeze in Weebly. You just click what you would like to edit and type your words from the box. A few other options use"entrance masks" which are a bit more abstract and not always easy to utilize.
So are there Any downsides? That is different. If you would like more freedom with your designs, then you might feel frustrated by the rigid grid system. You should go to get Wix. This competitor also has an automatic solution (Wix ADI) that may build the website for you pretty much by itself. You may possibly shave a few minutes of your website building time.
Additionally, there are two things we'd love to see. First is a worldwide reverse button. You can undo everything you type in text boxes, but it would be nice to erase mistakes once you move or add components. Secondly, Weebly does not have an overall media database which keeps all of your pictures. You're going to need to re-upload pictures for every element that requires them.
If any of those Above are must-haves for your site, you'll need to update to Weebly Pro. And to get a more comprehensive breakdown, please consult with our full Weebly pricing comparison page.
Let us get 1 thing out of the way first. if You're an innovative search engine optimization specialist who certainly must rank #1 on search engines for a very competitive key word, you may have a tough time using Weebly. It is not impossible, but there are limits.
· Your headings are limited to H2. There is a free app which lets you add headings from h1 to h6, but it messes a bit with your formatting. We wonder Weebly does not incorporate it into their system.
· Certain pages (categories and product pages) add a compulsory string to your URL. You get things like www.yoursite.com/store/p1/my-product/yellow. Not a huge issue unless your website is not in English. Same with the blog posts, they will have'/site /' in the URL structure and this can not be changed.
Just as we Understand, really safe. The business takes safety very seriously. They market strong passwords, and offer SSL encryption on all programs. The free tier will run on https that delivers an extra layer of safety. Especially crucial for on-site personal data exchange (e.g. charge card or email address).
Regrettably, we wish Weebly offered more in the method of backup and restore systems. You have to look after it manually by saving your site for a .zip file frequently. And there is no restore function if disaster strikes. Wix, for instance, monitors new changes and lets you jump back in time to a previous version of your website.
We've Got a Detailed post about Weebly's templates where you are able to read the key pros and cons. However, we wish to give you here a quick overview of the key features here.
The First thing to notice is that Weebly does not have a ton of template layouts (approximately 50), but you should easily be able to find one you like. There are various classes available. Online Store, Business, Portfolio, Personal, Event and Blog.
They automatically look great on every Device (by being reactive ), and they can be adapted to match your own personal needs, using the templates as a base. No need for you to receive a web design diploma!
We would say yes, with a caveat. It is great to Sell digital and physical products for small and medium-sized shops, but not for big ones. Even though you may use the import and export function to handle large number of items, you might find Weebly lacking in features such as massive stores.
Finally, it is worth noting that although You can create a shop with the Starter and Pro program, updating to Business and greater makes more sense. You'll get the automated shipping and sales tax calculator, which is extremely helpful for serious store owners. Furthermore, you won't need to cover an additional transaction fee of 3%.
You bet! There are no less than 300 programs in Quite a few classes like eCommerce, Communication, Marketing, Social, or Site Tools. Many are free, some are paid. Some are constructed by Weebly, some by third-party developers. For the latter, there is always an (unlikely) chance that it may shut down a single day. Also a shame the programs produced by Weebly are rather restricted.
However, 1 thing all of the programs have in Common is that a super easy installation feature. One click and bam! All programs are analyzed and will work instantly on your site. We attempted some cool ones such as a way to include tables, event calendars, and data bars to display specific information. Our only qualm is the quality and amount of apps is a slightly inferior those in the Wix App Store.
Weebly provides Hosting for all the sites which are constructed on their own platform. That can be good or awful, but in Weebly's case, it's a pro. They have rapid load speeds. Their sites are optimized for their own hosting. They take care of security against hackers and spam. With company plans, they install and keep SSL across your whole website. Here's my speed test.
There Are still pace and security risks, but it's an advantage for many site owners to have someone else care for speed, security, backups, etc.. The cost is bundled with expert and completely free accounts, so it's a good value-add.
Whenever You begin some piece of software — no matter how instinctive — there is that moment where you think"ok, what do I do today?" This process is called onboarding, and it is also incredibly hard to execute well.
The Software manufacturer does not want to be annoying, but they also wish to help. I love how Weebly builds in strong onboarding and instruction not only via email trickle sequence but also via small info buttons built with their platform.
One Promoted advantage of utilizing an all-inclusive website builder is you won't need to write HTML or CSS code. You can just drag and drop elements. Everything you see in the builder is exactly what you get on the site.
It is Not always that easy. There is a lot of nuances to"drop and drag." Most of us actually mean"I wish to drag and click this element and transfer it into a general place where it will seem great — you know, automatically centered, etc." Put simply, it's like playing tee-ball instead of baseball…or bowling with up gutter guards. You wish to do something, but also have a little bit of help.
For The most part, Weebly pulls this off. Their drag and drop actually functions. As well as for the control freaks among us, they provide access to some custom CSS module, so that you may edit the template to exactly your choosing.
For Free accounts, Weebly provides an email support alternative along with a well-done Knowledge Base. For paid accounts (even newcomer ), they provide email, chat, AND phone. Response times for me were solid.
With An all-inclusive system, client support can troubleshoot and correct any issue. This is a huge benefit of site builder platforms in general, but especially with Weebly because they have phone support.
If You run your own site, you've got to work out just who will correct a problem before getting in touch with them. Together with Weebly, you merely get in contact with them.
The Big advantage of creating your own website on your own host is you don't need to depend on a platform's attribute set. If you go the stage route, it's key to be certain they have all the features you desire and need.
Even Beyond the advanced requirements, Weebly also includes features like discussion, subscription choices, integrated advertising options, file uploads, etc.. In addition they have eCommerce alternatives, which I'll cover individually below.
If You proceed the all-inclusive website builder course, Weebly's attribute set should offer everything you will need for typical personal/business sites (though as we will see in the Cons section, you really do want to be specifically aware of advanced options).
If You are starting a site and plan on selling a few things here and there or in case you have an offline presence (ie, pop-up shops) and you would like to sell on the internet, the Weebly provides a ready-made solution with tightly integrated ecommerce characteristics which should only get better.
I've Been using website builders for 20 years because the Homestead.com days and have been paying attention to the sector for the previous 5 decades. One overarching trend is that a firm's structure drives product investment more than the marketing group or the product team.
Even In a fast paced market, a organization's construction and end targets will dictate how it behaves and what investments it gets. As I summarized in my Wix vs. Weebly vs. Squarespacestructure can differ wildly among direct competitors.
For Decades, Weebly was an independently owned and operated firm going for natural growth. However, in 2018, they offered to Square — the huge player in payments processing. Weebly now functions as an independent subsidiary of Square.
Total Pricing is quite competitive not only in contrast to other comprehensive site buildersbut also with purchasing your hosting. Their Starter plan begins approximately $8/mo when paid up front. Plus they do not have the common caps of other site builders. The Pro program adds solid features and stays under $12/mo.
And Again — you'll notice that everything is accessible and infinite. There are no limits on webpages or storage space. And unlike competitors like Wix, they remove all advertisements with the first paid grade.
Even Their small business pricing, while more costly than doing the same thing on your own hosting, is considerably cheaper than similar plans with direct competitors.
In comparison To building your own site on your server and especially with other website builders, Weebly's pricing is quite competitive. Price isn't everything, but I love how they structure it.
But Obviously, no Weebly review would be complete without looking at the downsides. Each bit of software will have complaints. Let's look at 3 unique cons I found.
There is No way to add custom content types (except within a single page). If you're planning a large site (such as hundreds of pages), the articles within Weebly would require a private system to maintain it all sorted and easily accessible.
The Last huge drawback of Weebly is that moving to a different platform is difficult. If you want to move somewhere else, including your WordPress powered website, migrating your articles and redirecting your URLs will be a difficult process.
Again — migrating platforms will always be hard, but it's something to consider if you're planning on rapidly expanding traffic and/or content.
Since Weebly enables for HTML editing, many advertising tools and features can be added to your website. But since you still do not have 100% control on your site & host — it can be challenging and/or impossible to add advanced marketing tools like an EV SSL, custom email collection applications, custom analytics packages, habit social stocks, special Schemas and A/B testing software.
In The jargon — the principal issue is not having"root" or"FTP" access to your own server files. This isn't an unsolvable problem, but it is something to be careful of if you are arranging a long-term job.
For Most all website owners with typical traffic you'll want to be aware of the constraints, especially if you are planning for rapid expansion.
A bonus for Weebly is their eCommerce functionality. You can sell products from your Weebly site without switching platforms or doing any distinctive developments. It fits in effortlessly and has strong functionality.
It is Great for websites which are primarily lead-generation, informational, etc but also wish to sell a few goods. Additionally, it is a fantastic match for anyone testing out products prior to going into a long-term platform. It is not a long-term fit for sites that are eCommerce-first. For all those, an online store you have with WordPress + WooCommerce or even a specialty eCommerce platform like Shopify (inspection ) or Bigcommerce (review) would be a much better match.
If You are wanting to build a long-term articles or direct generation site, then I would look at WordPress.com (for articles ) or Wix (for overall drag & drop) instead of Weebly. Even if Weebly matches your needs today, they might not in the medium future.
When we first started testing Weebly many Years past, it was just another website builder. That has completely changed. Weebly has evolved into an outstanding site building tool that is better than most competitors. It's simple, uncluttered and easy to use — which is precisely what individuals with limited technical skills need in regards to making their own online presence.
Obviously, it's not 100% perfect. We'd like To observe a bit more templates, as an example. Getting an email address attached to a domain is also a little expensive, as they urge G Suite, that costs $5 a month, per user. (Though there are workarounds, since you can see in the FAQ below).
But all in all, Weebly reaches the top of the list of site builders. Their ease of use combined with cool tools such as the iOS or Android app for editing your site on the move, or the number of add-ons out there in the app centre makes it robust, and fun to use.


I am getting on here while I can to post that I am having an awful time getting around online today (as I did yesterday) — something seems to be wrong with our internet connection.
Therefore, I am very very slowly getting around to see everyones recipes. Very slowly.
I apologize if I haven't been able to get by your blog since you posted yours.
Hopefully all will be well with my internet soon.
Thanks again, to all who added their recipes to the list!
Hoping speed finds you. SOON.
:) i understand computer problems!
btw i am gonna try that pretzel recipe TOMORROW. i've been feeling better this past week and i'm gonna seize the moment to make my family….errr…..ME a treat.


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X Inefficiency
X Inefficiency occurs when a firm lacks the incentive to control costs. This causes the average cost of production to be higher than necessary. When there is this lack of incentives, the firm will not be technically efficient.
In theory, the firm could have an average cost curve at "Potential AC" but due to organisational slack, it's actual average costs are higher. The difference between actual and potential costs is the x-inefficiency.
X Efficiency would occur be when competitive pressures cause firms to combine the optimum combination of factors of production and produce on the lowest possible average cost curve.
Causes of X Inefficiency
1. Monopoly Power. A monopoly faces little or no competition. Therefore, it might be easy for the monopolist to make supernormal profits. Therefore, in the absence of competitive pressures, they may not try very hard to control costs.
2. State Control. A nationalised firm owned by the government may face little or no incentive to try and make a profit. Therefore, it has less incentive to try and cut costs.
3. Principal-agent problem. Shareholders may wish to maximise profits and minimise costs. But, managers and workers may pursue other objectives – keeping costs low enough to protect their job but then allowing costs to rise as it makes work more enjoyable.
4. Lack of motivation. Workers and managers may simply lack the necessary motivation to work hard. For example, if there are poor industrial relations, workers may purposefully take extra long breaks and not try hard.
Examples of X Inefficiency
Employing workers who aren't necessary for the productive process. For example, a state-owned firm may be more concerned about the political implications of making people redundant than getting rid of surplus workers.
Lack of Management Control. If a firm doesn't have supervision of workers, then productivity may fall as workers 'take it easy'
Not finding the cheapest suppliers. Out of inertia, a firm may continue to source raw materials from a high-cost supplier rather than look for cheaper raw materials.
Theory of X Inefficiency
X Inefficiency was first mentioned in:
Leibenstein, Harvey (1966), "Allocative Efficiency vs. X-Efficiency", American Economic Review 56 (3): 392–415
Problems of Monopoly
Types of Efficiency
4 thoughts on "X Inefficiency"
Amandeep Nagra
What are the solutions to Government X-Inefficiency?
Alex Sharma
You could privatise the firm, as private firms have a profit incentive to keep costs low.
Draw the top-level equilibrium graph
3 November 2022 at 8:19 am
Price caps
make the markets more contestable
Nationalise
reducing asymmetrical information
Consumer sovereignty


The summit was hosted by British Prime Minister David Cameron. Attendees included Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper, US President Barack Obama, German Chancellor Angela Merkel, French President François Hollande, Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi and Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy.
There were another 180 VIPs, and 4,000 delegates and officials from approximately 60 countries.
The official logo for the summit included a panel with four quadrants, each bearing a stylised symbol of Newport or Wales: a Celtic knot, the Welsh Dragon, Newport Transporter Bridge and a Welsh castle. The entrance to the venue was fronted by a full-scale replica of a Eurofighter Typhoon.
World leaders met at the Celtic Manor, and informally at other locales in and around Cardiff. They discussed ongoing events in the world, such as terrorism, cyber warfare, and other areas of national security interest to the member states.
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko had a joint discussion with EU big four leaders and US President Barack Obama before the official start of the Summit, to discuss the crisis with Russia.
At the end of the summit Ukrainian President Poroshenko announced a ceasefire which had been agreed with one of the leading pro-Russia separatist leaders, under terms proposed by Russian President Vladimir Putin, which was cautiously welcomed by NATO leaders.
For the first time, the Allies formally pledged to aim to move towards what had previously been an informal guideline of spending 2% of their gross domestic products on defense, and 20% of that on new equipment. For countries which spend less than 2% they agreed upon that these countries "aim to move towards the 2% guideline within a decade". In 2015, five of its 28 members met that goal. At the beginning of 2018, eight of the 29 members either were meeting the target or were close to it; six others had laid out plans to reach the target by 2024 as promised; and Norway and Denmark had unveiled plans to substantially boost defense spending (including Norway's planned purchase 52 new F-35 fighter jets.
Further outcomes were the development of the Readiness Action Plan and the Defence and Related Security Capacity Building Initiative.
Protests, demonstrations and marches took place in Newport and Cardiff involving several hundred people, though the turnout was much lower than predicted.
A retired German politician, Walther Stützle [de], former defence secretary of state (until 2002) and former head of the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (until 1991), criticised the summit agenda for its focus on military details and not political perspectives.[importance?] Stützle said that the Russian Federation was not a military threat to NATO but criticised that new NATO members' policies were not détente and negotiation with the Russian Federation.
Cardiff Castle during the summit, showing NATO flags and the "ring of steel".
In both Newport and Cardiff, road closures and security measures, starting weeks in advance of the summit, created widespread disruption. Thirteen miles (21 km) of security fencing, 2.7 m (9 ft) high, was erected around the Newport hotel venue and 10 miles (16 km) of fencing put up around Cardiff city centre, creating what was described as a "ring of steel". Businesses in the vicinity of security fencing in Cardiff reported a drop in trade by up to a third. This fencing was based on, and expanded, the 'National Barrier Asset' which is held in reserve for similar events.
Security included around 9,500 specially trained police officers patrolling the streets of the two cities, military helicopters including US Osprey V22s and the Royal Navy's new £1bn Type 45 destroyer HMS Duncan.
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Environmental Health Matters Initiative Virtual Workshop: Airborne Transmission of SARS-CoV-2
There is much we don't know about the transmission of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. We know it can spread from an infected person's sneeze or cough. But what do we know about transmission via speech and exhaled breath? How long do infectious particles linger in the air? How far can they travel? Featuring experts in aerosol science, virology, infectious disease, and epidemiology, this workshop will delve into the rapidly evolving science on the transmission of the virus that causes COVID-19.
This event is part of a larger body of COVID-19-related work at the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine, including the Rapid Expert Consultation on the Possibility of Bioaerosol Spread of SARS-CoV-2 for the COVID-19 Pandemic (April 1, 2020). The workshop will serve as a forum for interdisciplinary discussion, explanations of the basic foundational science, and clarification of terminology used differently among the relevant fields, all of which will be useful to those looking to understand the state of the science on SARS-CoV-2 transmission.
This workshop is public and free to attend. For more information and the full agenda, click here.
Expected Speakers and Panelists
Linsey Marr, Virginia Tech; Lidia Morawska, Queensland University of Technology; Donald Milton, University of Maryland School of Public Health; Chip Schooley, University of California, San Diego; Emmie de Wit, Rocky Mountain Laboratories; Kanta Subbarao, WHO; William Nazaroff, University of California, Berkeley (emeritus); Yuguo Li, University of Hong Kong; Shelly Miller, University of Colorado, Boulder; Sabra Klein, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. More speakers will be added in the upcoming days.
Workshop Planning Committee
Jonathan M. Samet, Colorado School of Public Health; Georges C. Benjamin, American Public Health Association; Seema Lakdawala, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine; John-Martin Lowe, Global Center for Health Security; Linsey Marr, Virginia Tech; Kim Prather; University of California, San Diego; Arthur Reingold, University of California, Berkeley; John Volckens, Colorado State University (CSU).


The apartment is located a few steps away from the famous Cape Town Market, in the heart of the historic center, in an environment rich in history and humanity, where the tradition and the millenary culture of this beautiful city set in the heart of the Mediterranean Sea finds its most beautiful and fascinating expression.
A place where East and West meet and merge creating a rich and happy explosion of colors, sounds, smells, shapes and flavors that exalt the senses.
The apartment enjoys a large and bright fully air-conditioned living room which houses a comfortable and well-equipped kitchen area, a cozy and comfortable relaxation / leisure area with large sofa, armchairs with a large 49 inch television, a large bathroom furnished with comfortable amenities and shower, and a bright and well-appointed bed area.
All rooms are equipped with Wi-Fi internet.
The apartment has a furnished balcony with table and chairs to admire all the hours of the day, the beautiful panoramic view of Palermo's historic center and its wonderful domes.
From the inside of the apartment and from its balcony, you enjoy the splendid view of the Cathedral of Palermo and the Royal Palace.
Of particular value is the balcony which opens into the main room, from which you can admire it very clearly in the background, like to crown the roofs of the Old Town, the magnificent and unmistakable profile of the Cathedral of Palermo and the Royal Palace, authentic jewelry of 'Norman Art in Sicily.
The ancient building that hostes the apartment has recently been restored at the same time as the apartment itself with the utmost attention to aesthetic and functional aspects, in full respect of the historical and architectural features of the structure.
Utilities, WI-FI Internet, bed linen, bath towels, included in the rental price.
Transfer service from the airport to the apartment and vice versa for a fee.
Equipped kitchen: including oil, salt, sugar, coffee, etc.
Thanks to its happy location on the 3rd floor of the building that houses it, the apartment enjoys good environmental isolation that makes it suitable for relaxation and at the same time because of its favorable positioning within the area of Historical Center, you can easily reach even the most important tourist and cultural attractions of the city, for example a few steps to the Teatro Massimo. the Cathedral, the Royal Palace, the Four Canti, the Piazza of Shame, the Martorana Church and the beautiful pedestrianized island of Via Maqueda.
A walk to the Cape Market is an enchanting appointment not to be missed: you will discover a high artistic and cultural tour that leads to the Teatro Massimo to the Cathedral, flanking colorful, vibrant food desks.
Considered among the most authentic city markets in terms of gastronomic offer and quality of products.
Pleasant mix of voices, smells and colors, a corner of the city where time seems to have stopped.
The area where the apartment is located is well-equipped with public transport services and is within easy reach of the bus stops coming from the airport, the shuttles that make the tour of the most beautiful architectural attractions of the Old Town and from the bus stop to the beautiful Mondello beach.
In the surrounding area you will find a wide range of clothing, footwear, restaurants, pizzerias, taverns, kiosks, wine bars, ice-cream parlors and pastry shops where you can enjoy the irresistible delights and the extraordinary products of the renowned Culinary Art of Sicily, its bounty and the richness of its flavors.
Large apartment near Naples, the Vesuvio, Pompei, Capri, Ischia, Amalfi.


The United States of America will likely be devastated by earthquakes within the next twenty years. That is the startling conclusion of the authors of this book, all of them leading experts in the geophysical effects of climate change. They make a strong case for a link between the suns cycles of behavior with highly destructive earthquakes. The authors explain that when the sun goes into a reduced energy phase, it produces colder weather and the worst earthquakes weve ever seen. Their easy-to-understand charts and graphs clearly show that we face an imminent threat. Find out the status of the threat for California, Alaska, South Carolina, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, and other states and regionsas well as when and where the next catastrophic quakes will most likely strike. The authors also share the latest damage and loss-of-life assessments from the federal government, and they argue that were not doing enough to confront the threat. The United States could face up to $600 billion in damages, and tens of thousands of people could die beginning in 2017, they warn. Prepare yourself, your family, and your business for the most dangerous earthquakes youll ever face with Upheaval!