Next we play host to Manchester City at the Olympic. Kick off is at the proper time of 3pm on Saturday which means that the balance of the universe will be in synchronicity for once or something. As we are at home they will be digging up the tracks between Liverpool Street and Shenfield – and just in case you thought you would be ok after Shenfield there's more on the line out to Southend Victoria. And just to add to the crap there will be nothing between Hackney Wick and Stratford. Still, good job we have world-class transport links isn't it? Check before you leave I'd say.
So Manchester City then. I shan't depress you by running through the stats and stuff of their season to date. Suffice to say that they are doing ok and scoring shedloads of goals against teams with less cash than they have, which is pretty much everyone, basically.
The fun stuff in recent weeks has been the revelations from "Football Leaks" which is a bit like Wiki Leaks only nobody has to hole up in an embassy for years on end. (Except possibly me after this). When I say "revelations" it's all been a bit "general knowledge" really.
Given a limit to the amount they can shove in directly, the Abu Dhabi royal family have been forced to go scrabbling about for sponsorship. Happily, Etihad Airlines (prop: the Abu Dhabi royal family) chipped in with stadium and shirt naming deals. Other "Global Partners" include satellite tv company Eitelsalat (majority owners: the Abu Dhabi royal family), The Abu Dhabi Department Of Culture & Tourism (have a guess) and an outfit called Aabar Investments (I know, you're way ahead of me). The control exercised over these companies is so complete they paid the club a handsome bonus for winning the 2013 FA Cup Final. – you know, the one they lost 1-0 to Wigan. It's clear that these companies have been used as a conduit to channel funds from the owners to the club but it's hardly major news.
UEFA's reaction to the leaks has been akin to that of Capt. Louis Renault in the greatest movie of all time: Casablanca. On being ordered to find an excuse to close Rick's down, Renault announces that he is "shocked to discover that gambling is going on in here" at which point a croupier hands him a wad of notes with the words "your winnings sir".
The leaks suggest that the FFP settlement agreed with UEFA a few years ago was something of a slap on the wrist which had more to do with threat from the the Citizens' legal advisor Simon Cliff's to hire the best 10 lawyers in the world to spend the next ten years suing UEFA than any genuine desire for justice. Faced with an opponent with bottomless pockets in the form of Abu Dhabi, UEFA blinked and the 2014 fine of £49m sounds a lot but with £32m of it suspended and then written off I'm sure the Abu Dhabi royal family weren't scrabbling about to pay the bills.
Incidentally, one of the emails leaked by Football Leaks contained a comment by Cliff regarding the death of one of the seven UEFA investigators looking into the club's finances: "One down, six to go". Classy.
Looking at matters more football-related, on the injury front Kevin De Bruyne will miss out. Last season's REAL footballer of the year (Salah? Really?) will need a couple more weeks recovery from a knee injury. Bernado Silva has returned from international duty with the Portuguese with a muscular injury and at the time of writing is given a no more than 25% chance of featuring. Otamendi is 50-50 with a spot of tendonitis whilst Bravo, Mengala and Mendy are all ruled out. So that's them down to the bare bones leaving them having to rely on players with a total rough cost of £600m and a current value of possibly double that.
That's a squad that they spent a "mere" £63m or so on augmenting during the summer. According to Daisy, the work experience girl with the beautiful smile, £60m of that went on Riyad Mahrez. To put that into context a quick play with the figures suggests that equates to about 8 hours of output from the oil wells of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (prop the Abu Dhabi Royal Family). It's a lot less if you count their natural gas output but I couldn't be bothered.
Mahrez was part of the Leicester squad that nicked the league title a few years back when the usual suspects took the year off. I am highly amused by the fact that he started his professional career in France with a team called Quimper in the 4th division of the French system. I'm sure that the word Quimper has a definition contained within the Viz "Profanisaurus" – let me know if you find it. On second thoughts don't.
For what it's worth Mahrez was the Etihad (prop the Abu Dhabi Royal Family) Player of the Month for October.
The second player to arrive (not counting academy inputs) was Dutch youngster Philipe Sandler. Sandler's fee (as an U24 these fees are compensatory in nature rather than value-based) was something like £2.6m according to the guy at Thomas Cook, who used to sponsor our opponents back in the day. That's probably the amount the aforementioned oil company spills and can't be bothered to mop up when they swap barrels over. Although signed on first team papers he hasn't played at the top level yet and is probably earmarked as "one for the future".
Incidentally, whilst doing her research, Daisy informed me that they have no fewer than 29 players out on loan. Not quite up to Chelsea standards (41 at the time of writing) but they are giving it a go.
Finally, before we move on one should spare a thought for Matthew Hedges who has just started a life gaol sentence, his research into the effects of the so-called Arab Spring on the UAE (part prop the Abu Dhabi royal family) being deemed as "spying". Hedges apparently went through a trial without legal representation. Odd then that a country would be willing to spend tens of millions hiring the best lawyers in the world to defend the reputation it has carefully been laundering through its ownership of a football club couldn't spare a few bob to provide some sort of public defender. One wonders what the club's founder the Rector Arthur Connell would make of it all.
Football club ownership is depressing enough these days – we should know I suppose. So we'll move on lest (as has happened in the past) some nutter tries to tell me that producing mucky books is far worse than torture.
Well it's been an interesting break for the UEFA "What's This In Aid Of" League. Scotland managed to stick a few wins together to get promoted from Auxiliary Group Z 94 B and give themselves two routes of getting humiliated during qualification for the next Euros. And, whilst I'm still not convinced over the merits of the whole thing, anything that results in getting Germany relegated can't be all bad I suppose.
As for England, it was hard work watching them struggle for the most part. The usual media over-the-toppedness being augmented by the decision to award Kane the MOTM on the strength of a goal from a couple of feet and an "assist" that consisted of a shot that surprised the 'keeper with its ineptitude. Oh well they had to give it to someone I suppose.
Moving back a couple of weeks, if you can remember that far back, we drew 1-1 with Huddersfield. A bang average first half was followed by an improved second half and, overall, the draw was about right. Not much to say really. Sometimes "respect the point" is a valid statement. However, if our former manager is reading this he should note the use of that word "sometimes".
We have had to endure a load of speculation on the future of Arnie of course over the past few weeks which rather prompts the question "what is it about players who have their brothers for agents". It seems to me that sibling agents are more trouble than they are worth. I remember that Nicolas Anelka was represented by his brother Claude for a period and tales of his outlandish demands to clubs were legendary amongst football circles. In Arnie's case you do have to wonder whether anyone who mentions so-called Champions League football in the same breath as Everton is really earning their 10% (or whatever it is).
We have fresh news on the injury front. Ryan Fredericks picked up a shin injury that will keep him out of action until the new year which, worryingly, leaves Zabaletta as our only proper right back. Get the cotton wool out guys.
Wilshire and Carroll should be available for selection whilst Snodgrass, having picked up his fifth yellow of the season, will replace Noble on the naughty step, the skipper having served his three-match ban for his transgression against Leicester. Yarmolenko, Reid, Lanzini and Sanchez remain in the long term list.
So the thorny matter of a prediction. Well they are streets ahead of everyone else at present – their win against Man Utd containing a goal that contained so many passes the move actually commenced 24 hours before kick-off. I suppose stranger things have happened than a side that bumbles its way to a draw at Huddersfield turning up for their next match and beating Man City. Like Scotland winning Auxiliary Group Z 94 B. In any sport. However, since that's already happened this week the odds on our winning are on a par with those of winning a multi-rollover lottery without actually going to the bother of buying a ticket. I fear that were I to place the traditional £2.50 that I was going to send to our opponent's owners (the Abu Dhabi royal family) to help chip in to avoid them having to go cap in hand to the sponsors on a home win and it came in the resulting payout would bankrupt dear old Winstone and his Turf Accountancy business.
With that in mind head will rule heart on this occasion I shall use the Winstone app (when the fun stops it's probably because your brother is your agent) to place that £2.50 on a 4-0 win to our opponents in the fervent hope that I'm wrong.
Some dreadful defending didn't help matters – Adrian rushing off his line, Ogbonna making a hash of the subsequent clearance and Zabaletta and Rice combining to turn the ball into their own net between them was so slapstick someone's probably filmed it in black & white and set a jaunty piece of honky-tonk piano to the footage. That followed an opener from Sane that took a wicked deflection past Adrian.
The team rallied a bit and the visitors had two large slices of help from the officials. Arnie robbed Caballero on the edge of his box to slot home only to have the goal chalked off for a non-existent offence. Then Fernandes was upended a yard inside the box. Although the ref spotted the offence, perhaps (like me) fearful of reprisals from the Abu Dhabi royal family, Swarbrick (for 'twas he) inexplicably decided that it occurred ten miles away outside the box. Happily Cresswell put away a superb free kick to give the score a fairer reflection of play up to the interval.
Sadly, that was as good as it got. In typical West Ham style having given us a glimmer of hope we allowed them to walk the ball into the net twice in the 5 minutes either side of the hour with goals from Jesus and Fernandinho.
Imagine the scene at PGMOL HQ (prop not the Abu Dhabi royal family – yet). West Ham v Man City comes up on the screen.
Official 2 "How the hell have they gotten away with that for so long? Stick him down then"….
The first correct answer from the digital hat came from Mrs Caroline Garmisch-Partenkirchen of Vange who correctly identified the missing words were "Toilet Paper" and "Bog Roll". Well done Caroline!


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Universal Studios Theme Park
What are the 3 areas of Alton towers?
There are more than three areas at Alton Towers. The ones I can list at the moment are:
Mutiny Bay
Katanga Canyon
Gloomy Wood
Forbidden Valley
Cloud Cuckoo Land
X-Sector
Adventure Land
Storybook Land
Old McDonald's Farmyard
and The Towers
Asked in Ireland, Amusement Parks
Where is Alton Towers in Ireland?
Alton Towers is not in Ireland. It is in Staffordshire in England. Alton Towers is not in Ireland. It is in Staffordshire in England. Alton Towers is not in Ireland. It is in Staffordshire in England. Alton Towers is not in Ireland. It is in Staffordshire in England. Alton Towers is not in Ireland. It is in Staffordshire in England. Alton Towers is not in Ireland. It is in Staffordshire in England. Alton Towers is not in Ireland. It is in Staffordshire in England. Alton Towers is not in Ireland. It is in Staffordshire in England. Alton Towers is not in Ireland. It is in Staffordshire in England. Alton Towers is not in Ireland. It is in Staffordshire in England. Alton Towers is not in Ireland. It is in Staffordshire in England.
Asked in Amusement Parks
Why is Alton towers called Alton towers?
It is called "Alton Towers" because the Alton Towers Resort has "Towers" which I think were built in 1980 when the Resort was first opened and the "Alton" Towers Resort is located in Alton, Stoke-on-Trent.
What town is nearest to Alton towers?
The towns of Alton and Cheadle are closest to Alton Towers.
What is Alton towers address?
Alton Towers Resort, Alton, Staffordshire, ST10 4DB.
Asked in UK Travel
What station do you get to Alton towers from?
Uttoxeter Station is the closest to Alton Towers. A bus service operates from Uttoxeter to Alton Towers.
What hotel is closest to Alton towers?
Alton Towers have there own hotel on-site. heads the name 'alton towers resort'
What is is Alton towers email address?
The Alton Towers Email Address is (events@Alton-towers.com).
Asked in Hotels and Lodging
When was the Alton towers hotel opened?
The Alton Towers Hotel opened in 1996 and is one of two Hotels at the Alton Towers Resort
Asked in Airports, Amusement Parks, Road Distance
Where is Alton towers theme park?
Alton towers theme park is actually in a place called Alton and Alton is in stafford.
Asked in Business & Finance, Travel & Places
Which County is Alton Towers resort in?
Alton Towers is in Staffordshire, England.
How many rides are there at Alton towers?
There are 32 rides at Alton Towers.
Who owned Alton towers 2002?
In 2002, Tussauds owned Alton Towers.
What is the area of Alton Towers?
The area of Alton Towers is 3,237,485.13792 square meters.
When was Bollocks to Alton Towers created?
Bollocks to Alton Towers was created in 2005.
Asked in Maps and Directions, Birmingham England, UK Travel
Can you get a train from Birmingham to Alton towers?
No, but you can get a Train to Stoke-on-Trent which is where Alton Towers is located and then catch a Mini Bus or get a Taxi to Alton Towers from the train station.
Asked in Business & Finance
Products and services sold by Alton towers?
if you need the answer then you can look in the Alton towers website.
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How tall do you have to be to go on oblivion at Alton towers?
you have to be 1.40m to go on oblivion in alton towers
Asked in London, Birmingham England
How far to drive from romford to Alton towers?
How far between Romford and Alton towers
Is Alton towers haunted?
Alton Towers may be haunted somewhere CEJ, CJO
Who is the manager of Alton towers?
Ian Crabbe is currently the General Manager of Alton Towers.
Asked in Airports, Road Distance
How do you get to Alton towers from east midlands airport?
EXIT the airport, and follow signs to A50 STOKE (to ALTON TOWERS). Take A50 across to UTTOXETER, where you will turn onto B5030 towards ALTON TOWERS. From there, follow signs to ALTON TOWERS.
Asked in Business & Finance, Slogans and Mottos
What is Alton towers slogan?
Some slogans from Alton Towers Resort include: "Where the magic never ends!" "Escape to the Alton Towers Resort!" "Making Britain happy!"
In what year did Alton Towers open?
Alton Towers became a theme park in 1980, but the towers were there for a lot longer before that.
Asked in United Kingdom
Where is Alton towers in UK?
It is in Staffordshire, England. The address is: Alton Towers Resort, Farley Lane, Alton, Staffordshire. ST10 4DB.
Asked in Business Plans, Amusement Parks, UK Travel
What is the mission statement for Alton towers?
Alton towers mission statement is 'we create magic moments'.

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LIFE AS I KNOW IT NOW!
to somewhere in the back of my mind.
for I need the break.
and everything that lays in the palm of life's hands. Yah!!OOh..
Caught up in a war that you are not part of.
I sign this letter Your Father, With Love.I'm trying to set my mind free. I'm sorry you never knew me.


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Q: SQLite - How to implement a search function of sorts I've got an SQLite database with 2 tables.
The first one is called WORDS and has rows that look like:
  (id, word)
The second one is called WORDS2SECTION and has rows that look like:
  (id, sectionid)
Every word in the book is listed in WORDS and has a corresponding id.
The second table is a bunch of rows connecting each id (symbolizing a word) to a particular section of the book.
I'd like to be able to input a bunch of different words and find the sectionid numbers that contain all of those words.
If there were just one word, then I'm fine:
SELECT sectionid JOIN WORDS WHERE word = '%hello%'

My question is then, how do I expand this to be able to find the sectionid that has all of an inputted list of words.
I tried this:
SELECT sectionid JOIN WORDS ON WORDS.id = WORDS2SECTION.id WHERE word = '%hello%' IN (SELECT sectionid JOIN WORDS ON WORDS.id = WORDS2SECTION.id WHERE word = '%word2%')

But that didn't seem to work.  Any ideas?  I've search for a while trying to find a solution, but I couldn't find one yet.  Though, I admit I'm quite the novice at SQL.

A: select sectionid
  from WORDS2SECTION
 where id in (select id
                       from WORDS
                      where word like '%hellow%');

A: Group by sectionid:
select sectionid, count(sectionid)
from WORDS2SECTION
where id in (select id
    from WORDS
    where word in ('hello', 'foo', 'bar')
)
group by sectionid

If the count is the same as the number of words, you have a perfect hit. If the number is lower, some of the words were found. That way, you can weight the results.
Using having count(sectionid) > X, you can limit the results to those which match at least X matches.
Using order by count(sectionid) desc will give you the best matches first.

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The Laboratory of New Technologies in Communication, Education and the Mass Media (UoA NTLab) was founded in June 1996 (Official Journal of the Greek Government No. 111A/10-6-1996), whereas it operates since 1992 within the Section of Culture, Environment, Communication Applications and Technology of the Faculty of Communication and Media Studies of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. The Laboratory serves research and educational needs of the Faculty of Communication and Media Studies in the field of new technologies and their applications in communication, education and the mass media.
UoA NTLab has undertaken, since 2002, desktop publishing, art direction and web edition responsibility for the "Edo Panepistimio" fortnightly journal [ http://edopanepistimio.uoa.gr/ ] of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.
UoA NTLab is responsible for the development, construction and maintenance of numerous websites. Amongst the projects it has undertaken are the website of the Faculty of Communication and Media Studies, the Web-Radio page of the aforementioned Faculty, the website of the "Edo Panepistimio" fortnightly journal of the University of Athens, the webpage of the University Research Institute of Applied Communication, as well as research applications for data collection and processing.
NTLab, in collaboration with the European Universities Institute Superieur de Commerce Saint-Louis (Belgium), Université de Metz (France), Universidade Nova de Lisboa (Portugal) and Kemi-Tornio Polytechnic (Finland) in the set-up and operation of three European Postgraduate Degrees ("European Master in Ε-Business Management", "European Master in Cyber-communication", "European Master in Audiovisual & Multimedia Business Administration", LEONARDO and MEDIA Programme, 1998-2004) that have been specialised in the development of professional skills in the corresponding areas of study.
In November 2003 UoA NTLab organised for the first time in Greece the 11th International Möbius Festival for the best quality productions in the field of digital culture. Additionally, since 1999 UoA NTLab has undertaken in coopration with the Centre of Applied Industrial Design (CAID) the organization of the Greek Möbius Festival with the objective of identifying and promoting high-quality multimedia productions in the areas of education, culture, science and fiction. In the context of the 6th Greek Möbius Festival on Multimedia and the Internet (Athens, November 2006), 3 thematic prizes and 2 special distinctions were awarded to projects distinguished for their quality and expertise, whereas the Francophone Möbius Prize was introduced for the first time.
Within the "Seirines" project (EPEAEK Program), the Laboratory of New Technologies in Communication, Education and the Mass Media has undertaken, in collaboration with FINATEC, the study and design of the "21 En Plo" educational software title.
The Laboratory has realised the design, organisation and implementation of numerous actions for education, training and literacy in the new media.


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The fan/filter is a DIY and low cost strategy to remove particles in the air. Our team recommends the use of a MERV 13 20x20 4" filter for desired filtration and longevity. Through our selected Low-Cost Monitoring Project participants,we have seen promising results in reduction of indoor particles (0.5+ microns) in ranges that we are measuring.
The fan/filter can be placed in a window to filter outdoor air as it comes into your home or used within a space. Fan/filters are particularly useful if homes rely on open windows during the summer months for comfort.
Place the filter on the box fan. We recommend placinfilter on the front of the box fan if placed in a window. The filter can be placed on the back of the box fan if used to recirculate the air within a room.
Secure the filter to the fan by using tape or pipe cleaners.
Plug in the fan/filter and run on low. Your DIY fan/filter is complete!
Change the filters as needed. Filters typically last for 3-6 months, longer if used within a room, rather than to filter air coming in a window.


Go to original pattern for design DROPS 3-17.
DROPS jumper with lace pattern and tube at armhole in Vienna or Melody. Size S-L.
DROPS pointed needles size 3 and 7 mm and circular needle (40 cm) size 6 mm - or size needed to obtain 11 sts x 15 rows in stocking st and 13 sts x 18 rows in lace pattern on needle size 7 mm = 10 x 10 cm.
Pattern: See diagram. The diagram shows the pattern from the RS.
Size S: addition II, 3 repeats across the row, addition I.
Size M: addition II, 4 repeats across the row.
Size L: addition II, 4 repeats across the row, addition I.
Continue in pattern like this until piece measures 38-38-40 cm and cast off for armhole each side on every other row: 3-2-3 sts 1 time, 0-2-2 sts 0-2-1 times = 59-65-71 sts. When piece measures 64-66-68 cm cast off the middle 19-21-21 sts for neck and complete each side separately. Cast off to shape the neckline: 5 sts 1 time. Cast off remaining sts on shoulder when piece measures 66-68-70 cm.
Front piece: Cast on and work like back piece but cast off the middle 15-17-17 sts for neck when piece measures 63-65-67 cm. Cast off to shape the neckline on every other row: 4 sts 1 time and 3 sts 1 time. Cast off remaining sts on shoulder when piece measures 66-68-70 cm.
Sleeve: Worked back and forth on pointed needles. Cast on 36-38-38 sts on needle size 3 mm and work 10 cm Rib, at the same time inc 13-11-11 sts evenly on last row = 49 sts. Change to needle size 7 mm and continue in lace pattern as follows from WS: addition II, 2 repeats across the row. Continue in pattern like this, at the same time inc 1 st each side on every 6th row 10 times for all sizes, then 1 st each side on every 4th row 12 times for all sizes, and then 1 st on every 6th row 3 times for size M + L = 73-79-79 sts. When piece measures 48 cm cast off each side to shape the sleeve cap on every other row: 3 sts 3 times. Now pick up 9 sts on cast off sts each side and work 8 cm stocking st on all sts. Cast off.
Assembly: Sew shoulder seams. Pick up approx 60 sts round neckline on circular needle size 6 mm and work 8 cm stocking st, cast off. Sew side and sleeve seams. Set in sleeves as follows: place body piece and sleeve WS against RS with the 8 cm stocking st on sleeve towards the RS. Sew sleeve to body piece before the 8 cm stocking st, fold the piece in stocking st and sew to the same seam. The edge now sits like a tube around armhole.
Er det muligt at strikke den uden de "pølser" på ærmerne?
Hei Ann-Sofie. Alle pinner i hullmønsteret skal strikkes 1 gang fra rettsiden og 1 gang fra vrangsiden, med unntak av den første pinnen som kun strikkes fra vrangsiden. Da vil du se at pilene stemmer, og at den øverste raden er pinne 24. Dette var ikke tydelig nok forklart i oppskriften, vi har derfor laget en rettesle på det. Takk for beskjed og god fornøyelse.


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Finding the Past | Living the Present
Around the U.S.
RICHARDSON ADOBE
Los Coches Rancho (8,994.2 acres) was granted to María Josefa Soberanes de Richardson by the Mexican government in 1841. Her husband, William Brunner Richardson, a native of Baltimore, Maryland, built the adobe house here in 1843, and planted the nearby locust trees in 1846. This was the site of Captain John C. Frémont's encampment in 1846 and 1847, the adobe was later used as a stage station and post office. It was donated to the State of California in 1958 by Margaret Jacks.
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Turns Out Cryptocurrencies Are Less Like Gold, More Like Risky Tech Stocks
The good news for fanatical crypto investors was that traditional money managers got interested. But that was also the bad news.
The market is less skewed to fanboys and more to professionals with a broader market perspective whose commitment is less emotional and more risk management-oriented, meaning that crypto has lost much of its value as a 'special' asset. JL
David Yaffe-Bellany reports in the New York Times:
Traders are increasingly treating the cryptocurrency like just another speculative tech investment. Since the start of this year, Bitcoin's price has closely mirrored that of the Nasdaq, heavily weighted toward technology stocks. As Bitcoin's price dropped more than 25% over the last month, to less than half its November peak, the plunge came in near lock step with a broader collapse of tech stocks. Professional traders are treating the cryptocurrency as part of a portfolio of high-risk tech investments (so) are less ideologically committed to Bitcoin's potential. When they lose faith in the tech industry, that affects their Bitcoin trades.
Bitcoin was conceived more than a decade ago as "digital gold," a long-term store of value that would resist broader economic trends and provide a hedge against inflation.
But Bitcoin's crashing price over the last month shows that vision is a long way from reality. Instead, traders are increasingly treating the cryptocurrency like just another speculative tech investment.
Since the start of this year, Bitcoin's price movement has closely mirrored that of the Nasdaq, a benchmark that's heavily weighted toward technology stocks, according to an analysis by the data firm Arcane Research. That means that as Bitcoin's price dropped more than 25 percent over the last month, to under $28,000 on Thursday — less than half its November peak — the plunge came in near lock step with a broader collapse of tech stocks as investors grappled with higher interest rates and the war in Ukraine.
The growing correlation helps explain why those who bought the cryptocurrency last year, hoping it would grow more valuable, have seen their investment crater. And while Bitcoin has always been volatile, its increasing resemblance to risky tech stocks starkly shows that its promise as a transformative asset remains unfulfilled.
"It delegitimizes the argument that Bitcoin is like gold," said Vetle Lunde, an analyst for Arcane. "Evidence points in favor of Bitcoin just being a risk asset."
Arcane Research assigned a numeric score between 1 and -1 to capture the pricing correlation between Bitcoin and the Nasdaq. A score of 1 indicated an exact correlation, meaning the prices moved in tandem, and a score of -1 represented an exact divergence.
Since Jan. 1, the 30-day average of the Bitcoin-Nasdaq score has approached 1, reaching 0.82 this week, the closest it had ever been to an exact, one-to-one correlation. At the same time, Bitcoin's price movement has diverged from fluctuations in the price of gold, the asset to which it has been most often compared.
The convergence with the Nasdaq has grown over the course of the coronavirus pandemic, driven partly by institutional investors like hedge funds, endowments and family offices that have poured money into the cryptocurrency market.
Unlike the idealists who drove the initial enthusiasm for Bitcoin in the 2010s, these professional traders are treating the cryptocurrency as part of a larger portfolio of high-risk, high-reward tech investments. Some of them are under pressure to secure short-term returns for clients and are less ideologically committed to Bitcoin's long-term potential. And when they lose faith in the tech industry more broadly, that affects their Bitcoin trades.
"Five years ago, people who were in crypto were crypto people," said Mike Boroughs, a founder of the blockchain investment fund Fortis Digital. "Now you've got guys who are across the whole span of risk assets. So when they're getting hit over there, it's impacting their psychology."
Worries in the stock market — affected by challenging economic trends, including Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the historic levels of inflation — have particularly manifested themselves in falling tech stocks this year. Meta, the company formerly known as Facebook, is down more than 40 percent this year. Netflix has lost 70 percent of its value.
On Wednesday, shares of Coinbase, the cryptocurrency exchange, plummeted 26 percent after it reported declining revenue and a loss of $430 million in the first quarter. The company's stock has fallen more than 75 percent overall this year.
The Nasdaq is already in bear-market territory, having ended Wednesday down 29 percent from its mid-November record. November was also when Bitcoin's price hit a peak of nearly $70,000. The crash has been a reality check for Bitcoin evangelists.
"There was this undeniable retail belief that Bitcoin at the end of last year was an inflation hedge — it was a safe haven, it was going to replace the dollar," said Ed Moya, a cryptocurrency analyst at the trading company OANDA. "And what happened was inflation started to become very ugly, and Bitcoin lost half of its value."
The prices of other cryptocurrencies have also been crushed. The price of Ether, the second-most-valuable cryptocurrency, has dropped about 25 percent just since early April, to under $2,300. Others, like Solana and Cardano, have also experienced precipitous drops this year.
Bitcoin has rebounded from major losses before, and its long-term growth remains impressive. Before the pandemic boom in crypto prices, its value hovered well below $10,000. True believers, who call themselves Bitcoin maximalists, remain adamant that the cryptocurrency will eventually break from its correlation with risk assets.
Michael Saylor, the chief executive of the business-intelligence company MicroStrategy, has spent billions of his firm's money on Bitcoin, building up a stockpile of more than 125,000 coins. As the price of Bitcoin has cratered, the company's stock has dropped roughly 75 percent since November.
In an email, Mr. Saylor blamed the crash on "traders and technocrats" who don't appreciate Bitcoin's long-term potential to transform the global financial system.
"In the near term, the market will be dominated by those with less appreciation of the virtues of Bitcoin," he said. "Over the long term, the maximalists will be proven correct, because billions of people need this solution, and awareness is spreading to millions more each month."


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Mahmoud Badr (Arabisch: ) (12 mei 1985) is een Egyptisch journalist, omroepproducent en activist. Hij is een van de oprichters en de woordvoerder van Tamarod, een grassrootsbeweging die een grootschalige handtekeningencampagne organiseerde die leidde tot de val van het bewind van president Morsi.

Biografie
Badr begon zijn loopbaan als journalist en omroepproducent. Daarnaast was hij politiek betrokken als coördinator van de oppositiebeweging Kefaya (lid sinds 2004) en in de verkiezingscampagne van Mohammed el-Baradei van 2010. Hij nam ook deel aan de Egyptische Revolutie van 2011 en stemde tijdens de presidentiële verkiezingen erna op de latere president Morsi. Hij was echter geen prominent lid in de revolutionaire beweging.

Hier kwam verandering in, toen hij en twee vrienden op 23 juni 2013 in zijn appartement in Gizeh op het idee kwamen een handtekeningencampagne te starten, waarin de bevolking het vertrouwen in president Morsi opzegde. Met uiteindelijk vier anderen riep hij de actiegroep Tamarod (Rebellie) in het leven. Als woordvoerder is Badr het meest prominente lid van deze beweging. Op 28 juni maakte hij de handtekeningencampagne publiek en Tamarod groeide binnen enkele maanden uit tot een landelijk decentraal netwerk met een overkoepelend bestuur van 35 leden en een grote groep coördinatoren. Na twee maanden maakte Tamarod bekend, dat er inmiddels 22 miljoen handtekeningen waren verzameld.

Hiernaast ontstonden er grootschalige protesten waarin geroepen werd om het aftreden van Morsi, met tientallen miljoenen demonstranten op 30 juni, een jaar na Morsi's aantreden als president. Uiteindelijk greep het leger in op 3 juli door Morsi af te zetten en een overgangsregering te benoemen.

Net als de leiders van andere politieke partijen en bewegingen, zaten ook Madr en twee andere Tamarod-leiders aan tafel met overgangspresident Adly Mansour om over de toekomst van Egypte te spreken. Verder werd Badr opgenomen in een commissie van vijftig leden die de nieuwe grondwet samenstelde. In september 2013 werd hij beroofd en korte tijd ontvoerd. Het zou hier echter om toeval gaan en niet om een gerichte politieke aanval.

In november 2013 was er intern beroering bij Tamarod, toen een groep coördinatoren onder meer Badr onderwierp aan een intern verhoor. Volgens de coördinatoren zouden hij en zes andere prominente leden zich schuldig hebben gemaakt aan het misbruiken van de beweging, het nemen van beslissingen zonder andere leden te raadplegen en het betrekken van de beweging bij politieke beslissingen waar geen overeenstemming over zou zijn.

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Vanaf het begin van de campagne pleitte Badr er herhaaldelijk voor dat de Opperste Raad van de Strijdkrachten (SCAF) uit de politiek geweerd diende te worden. Tijdens een bijeenkomst in mei sprak hij nog nadrukkelijk uit: "We staan erop dat het leger niet betrokken kan worden in de politiek." Echter zat hij op 3 juli in eigen persoon naast generaal Sisi toen die het einde van de regering van Morsi afkondigde. Volgens Badr zou het hier niet gaan om een staatsgreep, maar volgde het leger de wil van het volk dat zich uitgesproken had in het referendum. Zijn standpunt over de rol van het leger in de politiek was daarmee radicaal gedraaid.

Op 24 juli prees hij de generaal zelfs in een interview met de Franse Libération als "een erg intelligent man die van zijn land houdt." In hetzelfde interview bekende hij zijn bewondering voor Nasser en De Gaulle, twee andere generaals die het tot staatshoofd hadden gebracht. In december 2013 plaatste hij op zijn Facebookpagina de verklaring: "Tamarod kan het niet oneens zijn met de aspiraties van het volk; ze kondigt daarom aan dat als Sisi zich kandideert voor het presidentschap, de beweging hem zal steunen." Nadat de beweging de dag erop officieel bekendmaakte, dat het land geregeerd diende te worden door een burgerpresident, haalde Badr zijn verklaring van Facebook af en verontschuldigde hij zich met de opmerking dat het om zijn persoonlijke mening handelde.

Egyptisch activist
Egyptisch journalist
Egyptisch producent
Televisieproducent
Egyptisch mensenrechtenactivist

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You Can Now Take A College Class On "Get Out" From The Comfort Of Your Own Home
by Katie Mitchell
If you saw Get Out, the Jordan Peele-directed social thriller, and are dying to learn more about how it fits in with the whole genre of Black horror and American history, then you're in luck. Now you can take an online class about Get Out from the comfort of your own couch — even if you're long past your college days. Tananarive Due, an author and lecturer in UCLA's Department of African American Studies, is the mastermind behind the original UCLA course that went viral last year, and the new online class, which is not affiliated with UCLA. The original class looked at how cinematic portrayals of blackness impacted real-life racism, and it's necessary information for a lot of people.
If you haven't seen Get Out, you need to ASAP, but I'll give you a quick overview. Chris Washington (played by Daniel Kaluuya) is a Black man dating a white woman named Rose Armitage (played by Allison Williams). Chris and Rose go to visit her family for what Chris thinks is an innocent meet-and-greet, but his time at the Armitage's home ends up being a metaphor for the horrors of modern day racism. It was classified a comedy by the Golden Globes, but there's nothing funny about the racism Black people face in the United States everyday — which is, ultimately, the message of the film.
Due's class is called "The Sunken Place" in reference to a hypnotized state Chris finds himself in during the film, and she says Get Out inspired her to explore the genre of Black horror. "I love horror," Due said in an interview with Gizmodo. "But it never dawned on me that I could have a Black horror course before Get Out. When a movie like that comes along, you now have a reference point to talk about everything that has come before. ["The Sunken Place"] is going to be a Black horror overview course that will be very cinema-based. It'll look at cinema going back to the '30s."
Starting Jan. 13, you can follow along with Due and Steven Barnes as they explore the Sunken Place. The course will consist of six lectures that you can watch live or follow along at your own pace. Due tweeted that you can actually send your questions about the film to Jordan Peele, the director of Get Out. And if you think he's going to blow you off and not respond to your question, think again: He surprised last semester's UCLA class with a visit where he discussed the film and answered questions.
"Anyone should jump at the chance to take a class with her. She is one of the most insightful social critics and writers of our time," Dani Williams-Jones, a UCLA student who took Due's class last semester, said in a press release.
The best part about this online course is, unlike the in-person class at UCLA, there is no capacity limit. So you could be learning with many people from all over the world.
Peele is scheduled to be a guest during this webinar, as is Tony Todd, an actor who was in another popular Black horror film called Candyman. Lectures include "From The Birth of a Nation to Get Out...from being the monsters to fighting the monsters" and "What horror is and common tropes in Black horror."
Glenn Karl Palmer, a fan of horror movies who took the webinar, said "The payoff from this course has been much more than I expected. You have made me aware of many issues like whitewashing and cultural appropriation," according to the webinar's official website.
The course is currently priced at $348, but prices may go up as the start date for the webinar draws closer. Payment plan options are available for those who aren't able to pay the entire amount at once. The early bird price also comes with a bonus screenwriting course, so maybe you'll write the next blockbuster film after taking this class.
Get Out has solidified itself as an important part of American culture. If you're interested in learning about Black horror movies and racism in America (and miss the college classroom setting), this is a very cool opportunity.
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Q: Need symbolic link functionality WITHOUT symbolic pathname Running Windows 10 Pro.
I am trying to work around the 260 character MAX_PATH limitation native to the Win32 API.
I have created a series of backups, which we'll say are designed to back up "TRUNCATED" filenames.
For example, we'll reference a file with the full filename:
D:/Folder1/Folder2/Folder3/Folder4/Folder5/Folder6/Folder7/Folder8/Folder9/file.txt
To start, I have theoretically shortened this filename by means of moving the file into a hidden folder Short_Name closer to the root, such that the file would now LITERALLY exist as
D:/Short_Name/Folder9/file.txt
However, in order to keep my original file structure intact, such that I can re-use this tactic to perform the same path shortening elsewhere, but still use the same configuration files and software to perform file duplication and synchronization WITHIN the original folder(s)
( such as D:/Folder1/.../Folder9/ )
I have included a symbolic link named "Folder9"
( achieved using C:\Windows\system32> mklink /J ( or /D ) "D:/Folder1/.../Folder9/" "D:/Short_Name/Folder9/" in the command prompt )
within
D:/Folder1/Folder2/Folder3/Folder4/Folder5/Folder6/Folder7/Folder8/
such that the link looks like
D:/Folder1/.../Folder9/
but points to D:/Short_Name/Folder9/.
NOW, obviously, I could instead have used a regular, run-of-the-mill

Right-click > "Create Shortcut"

but the link target pathname of such a symbolic link would be absolute.
( i.e. A shortcut on D: pointing to D:/Short_Name/Folder9/file.txt would get copied to C: but the copied shortcut duplicate on C: would still point to D:/Short_Name/Folder9/file.txt. )
Symbolic links, on the other hand...
(i.e. the ones created via C:\Windows\system32> mklink ... )
... copy relative links over no problem...
( i.e. D:/Folder1/.../Folder9/ would be copied as C:/Folder1/.../Folder9/ )
... and the link target would copy from
D:/Short_Name/Folder9/
to
C:/Short_Name/Folder9/
... BUT --
The problem HERE is that NOW the LITERAL filenames are STILL INTERPRETED as their longer, UN-TRUNCATED versions, which would NOT occur by using the

Right-click > "Create Shortcut"

method.
As far as I can tell, when using mklink to create a symbolic link to a directory ( NOT a file - I do not know if it works differently for files ) , the LITERAL system filename of any file housed within a directory such as D:/Short_Name/Folder9/ seems only ever to be the entirety of the mklink symbolic path, i.e., namely that of
D:/Folder1/Folder2/Folder3/Folder4/Folder5/Folder6/Folder7/Folder8/Folder9/file.txt
even if the ACTUAL location of the file is only
D:/Short_Name/Folder9/file.txt.
QUESTION:

Is there ANY way of creating a symbolic link which will function as a standard folder, but which will ALSO maintain the RELATIVE, LITERAL, TRUNCATED version of a filename when copied to a new drive?

Please and thank you.


BWS Member Robin Holder has announced details of an exhibition he is hosting of his most recent works. The Exhibition commences on Friday 7th December 2018 with a Private View from 7pm. Ironbridge Fine Arts, Merrythought Village, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge, TF8 7NJ, tel 01952 434033 Wishing you a successful exhibition Robin.
The BWS 'Splash Exhibition at the RBSA Gallery was successfully hung today The Exhibition at the Gallery 4 Brook Street Birmingham B3 1SA will run from 8th until 20th October 2018 Here are some images taken today on hanging day.
On a very fine penultimate day at The Gallery, Stewards Sue & Mike Wilson am & Brenda & Stephen Wise pm, entertained 210 visitors, & making one sale, an Unframed Painting U53 'Worcester Cathedral' by Yours Truly….. just celebrating with a G&T Hopefully some more good news to report on the final day tomorrow.


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A stroke occurs when blood flow to a part of the brain is cut off, causing brain cells to start to die due to lack of oxygen. This causes a loss of abilities related to whichever functions are handled by the affected area of the brain. About 800,000 people experience a stroke per year, and it is the fifth leading cause of death and the leading cause of adult disability in the United States.
87 percent of strokes are ischemic, and occur when there is an obstruction within a blood vessel that supplies blood to the brain. The rest of the strokes that occur are hemorrhagic, which occur when a weakened vessel ruptures and bleeds. Risk factors for strokes include inactivity, obesity, heavy drinking, smoking, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases. Individuals with a family history of strokes are also more likely to experience one.
Symptoms: The symptoms of a stroke depend on where the stroke occurs and how much damage there is. For example, a minor stroke might involve weakness of a leg or arm, while a large stroke could involve paralysis and trouble speaking. Other symptoms include headache, trouble walking, vision problems, and numbness in the arm, leg, or face.
Treatments: The treatments needed depend on the type of stroke experienced, but all strokes require immediate medical care. The longer a stroke goes untreated, the greater potential there is for brain damage and disability. Medications may be used to stop blood clots from forming, and blood clots can be removed mechanically. The artery may be opened up to prevent another stroke, and blood vessels can be surgically repaired by coiling or clipping. Stroke patients may also need physical and speech therapy.


Fashion With A Conscience has moved. Visit www.fashionwithaconscience.org: Fashion and Design Festival in Montreal!
Montreal is known for hosting some of the best festivals in North America namely the Festival Just for laughs, the Francofolies celebrating French culture and the world renown Jazz Festival. Each year thousands upon thousands flock to Montreal to attend these festivals which have become real cultural attractions over the years.
The Fashion and Design Festival is celebrating it's 10th year anniversary. With up to half a million visitors each year, the 4 day event is something to look forward to. We are in luck this year since the fashion event just happened to coincide with our last minute escapade. In fact the festival taking place on McGill College Avenue, one of Montreal's hippest blocs, will be going on from August 3 - 6. Seventy-five fashion labels are on the menu including Denis Gagnon, Helmer, Barila and Jean-Paul Gaultier.
Speaking of menu here's something for you to munch: Montreal culinary scene is to die for! More on that next week!


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State lotteries head to Washington to enforce states' rights on gambling
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"Restoration of America's Wire Act" legislation would restrict your rights to spend your money as you please
State Lottery officials from across the United States held meetings with members of Congress today in Washington, D.C., to add their voices to those of state lawmakers advocating for the federal government to continue to support states' authority to establish their own gambling policies.
The lottery officials expressed their concerns about proposed federal legislation designed to restrict states' rights in regulating Internet gaming. House Resolution 707, introduced Feb. 4, would amend America's Wire Act by instituting strict regulations covering Internet gaming that could have serious consequences for state lotteries across the nation.
The bill is sponsored by Rep. Jason Chaffetz (R-UT-3). The latest action on the bill came on March 16th, when it was referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
The full text of the bill can be found below in the Related Links section.
"While we understand the concerns many have about Internet gaming, states have a long and successful history of listening to their constituents and developing a regulated approach that's working," said Charlie McIntyre, Executive Director of the New Hampshire Lottery Commission. "Shifting that responsibility to the federal government is not only an infringement of states' rights, it's a bad policy decision."
State lottery directors met with elected leaders on both sides of the aisle to express their concerns about the unintended consequences of the proposed legislation.
Topping the list of those concerns is that under the proposal, expansion could continue of a dangerous and unregulated black market for Internet gaming that not only poses risks to children, but also leads to criminal activity. Lottery officials said that the legislation as it currently reads also will dramatically reduce revenues generated by voter-approved lotteries to fund important services like education, conservation and services for senior citizens to name a few.
"This bill creates far more problems than it actually addresses," says David Gale, Executive Director of NASPL. "The purpose of our visit is to ensure members of Congress understand the real problems this bill creates. The voters of each state should have a right to make this choice."
McIntyre commented that the proposed legislation forever puts lotteries at an extreme disadvantage moving forward and changes the ways in which lottery games are offered and played.
"The decision to offer games of chance within its own borders is that state's right to make, just as it is the right of Utah and Hawaii to make the decision not to have games of chance within their borders," says McIntyre.
Full Text: H.R. 707 (114th Congress)
DOJ 'did not address' lotteries in Wire Act opinion, Deputy AG Rosenstein says in memoApr 10, 2019
WV Lottery not backing online gaming law this sessionJan 16, 2019
Pennsylvania expands gambling to pay for budgetOct 30, 2017
Governments taking legislative action against 'fake' lotteriesOct 11, 2017
WV Lottery officials keeping eye on PA internet gambling billJul 12, 2016


Taxi drivers and local van couriers have been among the most enthusiastic adopters of electric and hybrid vehicles as they bring significant lower costs per mile. New models will spread those benefits to more commercial vehicle users.
Although getting the best value for money for taxi insurance or courier insurance is obviously important, cost savings from using an electric or hybrid vehicle are significant too. Government grants make the initial purchase cheaper, congestion charges and road tax are lower and, of course, charging batteries from the grid is cheaper than filling up with petrol or diesel.
But it's often only in cities and dense urban areas that taxi drivers feel confident enough to use these cars.
In rural areas the fear of being caught out when batteries run flat means that hybrids are more often chosen over electric vehicles. In urban areas there are simply more places to charge an electric vehicle at short notice.
Journey patterns in urban areas – higher numbers of shorter trips – are perfect for electric and hybrid vehicles too. There is little or no 'warming up' phase with electric motors, they consume no power at standstill and move off immediately, without having to put extra power into starting the engine.
But upcoming models may make it possible for taxi drivers and couriers in less urban areas to embrace electric and hybrid vehicles.
The new Nissan Leaf has been announced with a 50 per cent increase in range over the existing model. Prices start at £21,990 including the government grant and over 10,000 have been pre-ordered across Europe. The range is said to be 235 miles which should allow the Leaf to perform well in rural areas and on all-important airport runs, and Nissan says that first deliveries will start in February 2018.
Local couriers often use cars but electric vans are on our roads already and increasing in number. Nissan's e-NV200 will also have a 60% range upgrade in 2018 and electric versions of Citroen's Berlingo and Renault's Kangoo are perfect for deliveries. All major manufacturers of transit-style vans already have, or have announced, electric variants.
If you're considering an electric or hybrid vehicle to use for a taxi or courier operation then you'll also need the right insurance cover at the right price – visit Total Van Courier Insurance today.


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Discovering the right ones isn't virtually as hard it when was. Instagram has actually ultimately put in an autocomplete function that provides suggestions whenever you type in #. The helpful aspect of this is seeing the number of messages for every hashtag. You could lastly see where customers are spending their time.
Yet just throwing any kind of even remotely relevant hashtags into your messages could not always be the very best way to obtain direct exposure. You need to use hashtags that are really pertinent to your brand name or your certain target market.
Let's state that you're seeking followers to promote your brand-new customer's handmade guitar internet site, you could definitely utilize #music. But that's too common. It has a vast reach, and also it has 181 million public messages since this writing, yet that's a lot of competitors. Way too much sound to get noticed. You can make use of #guitar, but it ~ 22 million messages, which is still a lot of sound. #guitars, on the other hand, has a slightly more convenient 1.9 million.
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Let me discuss once more the areas that spring up around hashtags. You intend to discover where people hang around, like maybe #guitarplayers or #indierockalabama. These are the locations where lots of possible followers congregate and also come to be good friends.
And because these aren't as loaded as #music, your blog posts will stay on leading longer for even more people to see you, follow you, and also start to like you.
The last 2 things you have to take into consideration when utilizing hashtags to fish for fans is how many to utilize and where you ought to include them. Instagram allows as much as 30 hashtags each post, yet you should not constantly make use of that several (it appears like spamming). Some case studies have shown that communication typically plateaus after 10 tags.
Adding that lots of hashtags to your blog post can appear spammy, too. You can navigate that by placing 5 solitary dots on 5 solitary lines to ensure that the article falls down in individuals's feeds. Also better than that, you could add a remark to your own picture that's only hashtags, as well as IG will still index your picture with them. Yet it has to be the very first comment and also because of exactly how the IG algorithms function, and also you have to publish that remark when magazine. Otherwise, you might shed some juice and also lose out on some prospective followers.
Oh, and you can add hashtags to Stories, too. So when you're documenting your day or doing something foolish or fun, placed some hashtags in the message box. They're searchable! They might not look fantastic in your tale's make-up, so you can reduce the hashtag box down as well as conceal it behind a supersized emoji. Immediate increased target market (or is that Insta broadened audience?) who will certainly see the genuine you and follow you-- because your tale proves that you're too outstanding not to comply with.
Instagram is a social media network. So you really have to be social. It can be actually very easy to yell into the night, but if you actually wish to discover how to get fans on Instagram, you have to be someone they wish to follow.
-Like other individuals's pictures and remarks. That task turns up to your fans, and it develops a circular network. You like their article, they click on your own and also like it, another person sees their task as well as likes you enough to adhere to. This is a major method to obtain followers these days, yet it indicates you have to be active on IG, not simply organizing articles and also leaving. You cannot anticipate a zillion shares and also retweets on IG like you can on various other platforms. It takes job here. Sorry!
-Remark and also speak to people. When you obtain a comment on an article, reply to it! Beginning a discussion with people. Jump into a conversation on someone else's photo. Individuals really do check out discussions in remarks, and also having followers doesn't imply a lot if they're not involved. So involve them.
-Tag people in posts and also comments. Once again, the circular nature of IG appears when you start marking people in either your messages or your remarks. Doing so shows that you're engaged with the community, and also as you make pals and also start getting to know them, you will certainly either see or post things that you desire them to see. Consider this incredible style I did with @elegantthemes' Divi!, for instance. Whether it's a brand or an individual, sometimes they will certainly see that kind of thing and share it on their web page (which could net a ton of fans and engagement for you).
People enjoy sliders. You may love sliders. And also image galleries. I would certainly bet $5 that you've Googled WordPress Instagram feed plugin or something similar, right? It's a photo-centric network, so obviously you wish to display your pretty, rather images.
Those don't have the tendency to get you followers, however. They can, yet they do not necessarily connect back to the initial message in a really intuitive way. You can, however, install your IG blog posts directly into your site's articles and web pages. If done properly as well as placed within a few of your highest-traffic posts in lieu of generally organized images, you can passively grow your Instagram fans quickly.
This should be done in a complete desktop computer browser, out mobile. So go to your Instagram web page (though it functions from any person's, practically), select the photo you intend to embed, and expand it. After that click the ellipsis in the lower-right of the modal, hit installed, as well as it will raise one more modal where you could replicate the installed code.
Then, it's just a fast trip to the WordPress control panel and also the post/page editor. Make sure you remain in the Text tab, not Visual. Paste in the embed code wherever you want to place it. (You can additionally utilize the Divi Code Component for this, as well. And also, you can install a post right into a sidebar or footer via any widget that approves HTML.).
When that's done, you have offered your viewers the excellent opportunity to comply with as well as involve with you. They could click the Follow switch right there on the post, and they can also such as as well as discuss it-- or simply reviewed the discussion that's already there.
Embedding your messages is an impressive technique to obtain fans on Instagram. However it should not be made use of for each photo on your site. Each embed lots its own exterior manuscripts and additional CSS designing, which when used excessive, can slow down lots times. You likewise won't get the increase to Search Engine Optimization from photos, alt text, and all that beautiful stuff.
However when used properly, you'll really see an actual increase to your Instagram fans.
Regrettably, the days of just throwing a couple of hashtags in as well as dealing with our organisation lag us. With stories as well as a surge in individuals, getting followers on Instagram ain't just what it used to be. You cannot just shout right into the evening and expect people to discover you, much less follow you. You need to have a technique. As well as you basically currently have to understand how you can get fans on Instagram, or you're not going to get any type of. Or at the very least sufficient to make the platform work for you.
And also now you recognize. You have actually got the strategies that are benefiting folks, and also it's time to head out there, hashtag your heart out, and make as lots of brand-new web friends as you can.


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15 Anime Characters That Should Be In Super Smash Bros.
15. Gon Freecss
14. Yujiro Hanma
13. Alucard
12. All Might
11. Kakashi Hatake
10. Sailor Moon
9. Monkey D. Luffy
8. Toriko
7. Natsu Dragneel
6. Kaneki Ken
5. Dio
4. Guts
3. Edward Elric
2. Saitama
1. Goku
Smash has a massive competitive scene and a very loyal fanbase that's full of action (and memes).
But beyond its brilliance in gameplay lies one of Smash's most charming qualities:
The sheer diversity of its character pool.
The Internet was ecstatic to see Sora's addition to the roster. But what if we ever got some anime characters added into the mix?
That's what we're looking into in this ranking – we're considering a variety of characters (besides Pokémon) that could be great additions to the Smash roster.
Anime: Hunter X Hunter
Gon is the ultimate half-cheerful/half-edgy kid.
He might not look like much, but don't be fooled — this kid can kick some major ass.
Despite his age, I've lost count of how many adults he has straight-up embarrassed in a fight.
That includes a certain anthropomorphic cat who I (and some fans) can't help but feel bad for, even though she was one of the bad guys.
Gon's moveset might be a tad limited to Jajanken. But I'm sure they'll at least look pretty darn cool if they were added in-game.
Anime: Baki
On the topic of absurdly strong "fighter" characters, we have Yujiro Hanma – who's considered the "Strongest Creature on Earth" in his series.
What a title right?
Although I do think that he'd be more suited as a character in Tekken – but Yujiro could still be a great addition to the Super Smash Bros. roster.
After all, he'll undoubtedly bring the same thing that very few fighters like Sephiroth, Kazuya, and Snake bring to the game overall.
I'm talking about the pure badassery of their character designs.
Anime: Hellsing Ultimate
How could we not talk about the No Life King and the original vampire himself?
If we consider his feats in his series, Alucard's moveset would be so diverse (not to mention they will look frickin' awesome) if he was ever added in.
Before anything else, I do think he should have his immortality nerfed to the ground – or just straight up ban-hammered by the devs.
After all, there's nothing more annoying than an enemy who just won't die.
I mean, all the healing items in the game wouldn't amount to anything compared to this guy's healing factor.
Anime: My Hero Academia
Very few characters in MHA (yes, even Deku at the moment) are as iconic and revered as the strongest hero — All Might.
He's the "Symbol of Peace" and the mentor to the MC himself. And he is, in my eyes, one of the best conceptually-designed hero characters in anime.
But putting All Might's reputation aside, I think we can all agree that he's one of the few characters on this list so far who actually looks like they can lay a good smackdown.
And I'm not gonna lie, a Detroit Smash would be a hell of an up smash to use in-game.
Not to mention that his special moves are all on-theme too.
You know, because of the Smash? Okay I'll see myself out…
Anime: Naruto
With the exception of the main characters themselves (e.g. the legendary friends/rivals duo Naruto & Sasuke), there are very few ninjas in Naruto as popular as this guy.
He's also one of the coolest I've ever seen in anime.
Sure, we've already seen how goofy he really acts sometimes. But when it's time to get serious and fight? Kakashi is no slouch, I'll tell you that.
He's a shinobi that has fought hundreds (if not thousands) of battles — not to mention he had several fights against terrifyingly powerful enemies.
The only problem?
I do think Kakashi would be a bit of a pain to add to the game now, since he's got so many potential moves/jutsus (try over 1000) for the devs to choose from.
Anime: Sailor Moon
Here we have the most prominent (and most powerful) magical girl in anime history.
I know she might not have the "rough and tough" character design that many entries in this list have. But like Kirby and Jigglypuff, this cutesy character should not be overlooked.
Usagi Tsukino (a.k.a The Guardian of Love and Justice) is arguably the strongest character on this list.
And surprise, surprise, she's the cutest too!
I mean, is it really just me who wants to see this pretty magical girl's power in action against some Nintendo characters?
Anime: One Piece
Luffy wouldn't be caught dead without his Nakama.
But he certainly can hold his own in a one-on-one fight.
He might act like a complete dumbo and a stubborn airhead most of the time, but he's actually quite the genius in battle.
I mean, his entire portfolio of defeated enemies just speaks for itself.
Crocodile? Doflamingo? Katakuri? No problem!
Forget ranged attacks — Luffy can go toe to toe with anyone using only melee (technically) since his Devil Fruit ability allows him to do so.
This particular detail about him makes for a hell of a possible Smash moveset.
Anime: Toriko
From one glutton to the next, here we have Toriko (literally nicknamed "The Glutton") who looks like he could knock around anyone with his physique.
Toriko fights just as much as he eats – which is pretty amazing, since he practically eats all the time.
And like most characters on this list, he has a ton of special techniques that could be used as part of his moveset. All of which are hilariously food-themed. Go figure!
Anime: Fairy Tail
One thing I noticed in Super Smash Bros. (especially in Ultimate) is its utter lack of dragon-themed characters.
Sure, Bowser and King K. Rool technically count as dragon characters. But let's be honest — one is more like a turtle, and the other one is just a croc.
What's more is that Charizard (as of this writing) is no longer a selectable character, and is instead part of the Pokémon Trainer's team.
This is the part where Natsu comes in!
His moveset should more or less consist of anything a dragon can do. Which is always fantastic to see in any game, really.
Anime: Tokyo Ghoul
When it comes to heart-wrenching backstories and character development, very few characters in Smash (and even in anime) have the edge over this legendary edgelord.
Kaneki might've not looked like much before his life got messed up. But accidentally simping on the wrong waifu made him one of the most terrifying fighters in his series.
He became the first half-human/half-ghoul, and has since faced so many dangerous enemies ever since becoming one.
I'm sure some of you doubt that the devs could ever add such a dark character into the roster. But you have to keep in mind that they already did it before!
After all, Kirby is already there right? Why not Kaneki?
Hey, they seem to have lots in common when it comes to eating their friends…
Anime: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure
Yep, the evilest Victorian vampire and the ultimate JoJo hater made the list.
It's him — Dio!
Super Smash Bros. is the most memed fighting game of all time. I mean, there's not even a contest in that tier list.
Remember the "Wombo Combo" and "Everyone Joins the Battle" memes? Certified hood classics, all of 'em.
Needless to say, JBA has more or less cultivated the same reputation amongst the anime community.
And what better character to include into the SSB roster than Dio? He's arguably the most meme-worthy character in the entire series.
Anime: Berserk
I concede that Super Smash Bros. already has a lot of sword-wielding characters.
Although I'll also argue that Guts would be more than worthy of throwing into the roster, despite this caveat.
Because he's frickin' badass and awesome, that's why!
When I think about it, it's the same reason why I wanted Doomguy to be included on the roster as well.
Too bad that didn't work out for me and other fans in the end…
Anime: Fullmetal Alchemist
Versatility is this character's specialty.
And from that, most of you can probably guess why Edward is on this list.
Equipped with an alchemy-themed moveset, Edward has the potential to become one of the most fun characters to main in the game.
Lore-wise, his qualifications as a fighter check out as well.
Edward is strong, fast, and definitely knows his way around alchemy. He's also a very capable strategist that uses his smarts rather than just out-brawning his enemies.
And I would really enjoy more cerebral characters in the game.
Anime: One Punch Man
Yeah, yeah, I know some of you are thinking "Wait, isn't Saitama a bit of an overkill for Smash?"
Well yeah, you could be right. But that's where the magic of "character nerfing" comes in.
After all, a fighter that can run much faster than the speed of sound (Sonic), and another whose stomach can canonically turn into a black hole is already on the roster…
One of the many things that makes Smash so great is that it can make everything about any character work in-game.
Saitama's problem is that he's too OP – but there are also other ways around this, like featuring him in his younger (and less bald) version, for example.
Anime: Dragon Ball
When it comes to anime fighting games, you'd rarely see the Dragon Ball franchise being left out as the "GOAT" in the genre.
After all, what can you expect from a show that literally revolves around fighting?
From common street thugs to gods — Goku has fought them all.
That's why he always gets picked as one of the most battle-hungry anime characters ever.
Coincidentally, he's also one of the strongest.
Now I don't know about you, but having Goku featured in any fighting game ever (much less SSBU) is a massive plus in my book.
So… fingers crossed?
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Before you outrage about how 'dare' Mission Impossible: Fallout show NZ as Kashmir, here are five Bollywood films that pulled the same stunt WAY BEFORE.
The release of Tom Cruise's Mission Impossible: Fallout is only a fortnight away, but it's making headlines in India for beginning its action in 'Kashmir'. According to Cruise, the film apparently kicks off with an outbreak in 'Kashmir', the only problem being that the sequences are actually filmed in New Zealand. Director Christopher McQuarrie said the only place in the world they could get permission to film their helicopter stunt (apparently something that's making Cruise giddy to show the audience), was in Kiwi-land.
The most famous one, Karan Johar's film shows a college bus heading to 'Goa' and in the next scene we miraculously land in Mauritius. Of course, the transparent water is kind of a giveaway. But hey, no shame in this. It was 1998 after all.
When you got all the money in the world (thanks to Hum Aapke Hai Koun!) you try to pass off New Zealand as 'Sundar Nagar'. This fictitious hill station in North India, has the most exotic kind of flora, world-class amenities in adventure sports and also a different kind of gravity that allows Pankaj Kapur to fly a few feet, after crashing his bike. Definitely not India.
The second half of Kunal Kohli's film is apparently set in 'Kashmir' (hello: Tom Cruise!) but the film is reportedly shot in Poland. That kind of heavy snowfall might be true for Kashmir in a few circumstances, but is largely abnormal. They even placed a board saying 'Gulmarg' – props for trying.
Subhash Ghai's magnum opus, that pretty much put Mukta Arts out of business, shot in the most posh areas of London and called it London. But for the India portions, the crew extensively shot in Malaysia and a few neighbouring islands and passed it off as 'Panchkula'. No, Mr Ghai. No.
Probably the funniest of the lot, Vikram Bhatt shot the entire film in the vicinity of a 'castle' that screams Yorkshire. But Mr Bhatt, repeatedly insisted that the location in the film was Palampur. Sure.


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It is neither possible to accept nor to understand how a country which does not even hesitate to drive people, who took refuge in its territory in the face of regional crises, into a war zone, accuses others of being responsible for the tension and instability in the region.
The remarks of the Spokesperson of the Iranian Foreign Ministry Bahram Qasemi that their regional policies are appreciated and characterized as fair, constitute a major contradiction in the face of the concerns and complaints expressed intensively about this country at the international platforms such as the United Nations and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation.
What is expected from Iran is to take constructive steps and review its regional policies rather than accusing countries that solely express their criticisms of these policies.


Today's news for the Obama campaign is particularly poor, as the first round of early voter results are skewing toward Mitt Romney. The presidential polls in swing states have favored President Obama, but polls do not decide an election.
The following numbers and analysis are based on the most recent Gallup Daily tracking study. As of today, roughly 15% of registered voters have turned in their ballots, whether through the mail or in early voting stations. This turnout marks a 5% rise from last week, but is well short of the 33% of registered voters who plan to cast their vote prior to Election Day.
The good news for the Obama campaign is the largest percentages of early voters are located in the West, in states like Washington and Oregon. Many western states make mail and early voting easier, along with encouraging their residents to use the program.
The largest demographic using early voting systems is seniors, with only 7% of voters aged 18 to 29 voting prior to November 6. The early voting percentages between Democrats and Republicans is nearly identical, 34% Republican and 33% Democrat.
The bad news for the Obama campaign is, among voters who say they have already voted, 52% of those votes have gone to Mitt Romney, compared to 45% for Obama. The race is tied in polls among those planning to vote early, but have yet to do so.
Many commentators are looking at Hurricane Sandy in the East as a potential threat to voter turnout. Each campaign is encouraging their supporters to turn their ballots in early to mitigate any troubles voters may have on Election Day.
Regardless of presidential polls or early voting responses, Gallup is not expecting early returns to have a major impact on the national popular vote, largely due to the older, western voters who have already voted.
The early return numbers should give the Obama campaign a wake up call in the last week before Election Day, as they trail the challenger while the president manages disaster response on the East coast.


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'Fair Game' a smart look at Plame scandal
"Fair Game" takes place just a few years ago but it feels like a throwback to the political thrillers of the 1970s: globe-trotting and intelligent, serious and substantial, deliberately paced yet filled with mounting suspense.It also boasts excellent performances from Naomi Watts and Sean Penn (no surprise there) as exposed CIA officer Valerie Plame and her husband, former ambassador Joe Wilson ��
Nov. 3, 2010, 2:52 PM UTC / Source: The Associated Press
By By Christy Lemire
"Fair Game" takes place just a few years ago but it feels like a throwback to the political thrillers of the 1970s: globe-trotting and intelligent, serious and substantial, deliberately paced yet filled with mounting suspense.
It also boasts excellent performances from Naomi Watts and Sean Penn (no surprise there) as exposed CIA officer Valerie Plame and her husband, former ambassador Joe Wilson — all of which makes it so frustrating when "Fair Game" implodes at the end in a heap of righteous indignation.
What happened to Plame and Wilson should make us angry and mistrustful. It should spur us into action, or at least inspire us to become more informed about what our political leaders are doing. But that much is evident from the first moments of director Doug Liman's film, based on a script by brothers Jez and John-Henry Butterworth, which itself is based on Plame and Wilson's memoirs. The film makes its case clearly and efficiently: These people were betrayed by the very government they served. It doesn't need to repeat its points with heavy-handed preaching at the end.
Still, until then, "Fair Game" moves well and keeps us riveted, even as it encompasses a great deal of complex material — no surprise again, coming from the director of "The Bourne Identity."
Watts is steely and cool as Plame, who traveled the world, assumed various identities and cultivated dangerous sources as a covert officer in the CIA's counter-proliferation department. When she's sent to Iraq in late 2001 to look for evidence of an active nuclear weapons program, she finds there is none.
Around the same time, the State Department sends her husband to the west African nation of Niger, where he was once the U.S. ambassador, to determine whether a sale of enriched uranium to Iraq had taken place. He finds there was no such deal — but that doesn't fit with the Bush administration's game plan heading into war there. Wilson's intel is ignored — Bush actually states the exact opposite of Wilson's findings in his State of the Union address — and as we all know too well by now, the United States declares war on Iraq anyway.
Wilson, though, won't be silenced — in temperament, he's Plame's verbal, passionate opposite — and writes an op-ed piece for The New York Times. Soon afterward, Plame's cover is leaked to the media and her contacts are compromised. "Fair Game" reinforces the assertion that this is no coincidence, and that the exposure of Plame's cover was a retaliatory act from the highest levels at the White House. (Indeed, I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby, then Vice President Dick Cheney's chief of staff, was convicted of perjury, obstruction and lying to the FBI in the Plame investigation. President George W. Bush commuted Libby's 30-month prison sentence.)
You don't have to be well-versed in the case to find yourself sucked into "Fair Game" — although if you are, you'll probably get a kick out of the depictions of Libby and Bush adviser Karl Rove. Noah Emmerich and Bruce McGill bring strength to their supporting roles as Plame's colleagues who are unsure about how to deal with the leak, and with her.
While it's convincing as a political thriller, "Fair Game" is, in some ways, actually more intriguing as an examination of a marriage under pressure, the kind none of us could possibly imagine. Watts and Penn know each other's rhythms, working opposite each other for the third time following "21 Grams" and "The Assassination of Richard Nixon," and they make us feel as if we're truly watching the intimate, often uncomfortable exchanges between a husband and wife, parents of twins struggling to maintain some sense of normalcy during the most extraordinary circumstances.
They're so good together, they actually make you wish "Fair Game" had dug a little deeper into their relationship. It's the rare movie that's not quite long enough.


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ALBANY, April 23, 2012 – The Preservation League of New York State has named Garnerville Arts Center located 30 miles north of New York City in the lower Hudson Valley to its list of the Empire State's most threatened historic resources, Seven to Save.
The Garner Print Works was built in 1828 on the site of a former 1760s grist mill and is named after the Garner brothers, the second owners of the calico printing plant. At one time, the plant employed some 800 workers and grew to include the printing and dyeing of wool, cotton and linen. A once-prolific plant, it manufactured uniforms for the Union Army during the Civil War and in its heyday produced enough dresses to clothe every woman in America. The plant closed during the Great Depression but was brought back to life in 1934 by the Garnerville Holding Company, the current owner of the complex, which offered the textile industries free rent to return and reopen. Reminiscent of a small village in a Dickens novel, the facility includes more than 30 buildings of 19th century industrial-age architecture on a 14 acre site that spans both sides of the Minisceongo Creek, the water source that once powered the mill.
By the late 1980s, the complex was in a state of extreme disrepair as the textile industries closed their doors one-by-one, abandoned their equipment and left the northeast mills altogether. The complex was again in danger of closure.
In the mid-1990's, the Garnerville Holding Company began to make space in the underutilized industrial center available to artists. With its close proximity to Manhattan, more than fifty artists and artisans soon established studios there. The not-for-profit GAGA Arts Center was incorporated in 2003 and over the next 8 years sponsored the creation and celebration of art at the Garnerville complex through events, festivals, student educational opportunities, open gallery space – one of the largest in the northeast – and a creekside sculpture trail. New life was breathed into the complex and it was becoming known throughout the region as an artists' mecca and growing cultural center.
In late summer 2011, arts and industry at Garnerville faced perhaps the greatest challenge to date. Heavy rains from Hurricane Irene and overtopped upstream lakes forced a huge volume of water and debris down the Minisceongo Creek through the mill raceway at the core of the complex. The Art Center's Main Gallery and many warehouses and studios sustained serious damage. Numerous businesses were put out of work and the Art Center's programming came to a complete halt. Once again, the future of this historic complex was seriously threatened.
The League's Seven to Save designation focuses on the site's historic importance and the Garnerville Arts Center's commitment to rebuilding. Many historic downtowns and centers of light industry lost their very lifeblood as a result of damage from Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee. The difficult choice faced by the Garnerville Arts Center and its tenants is emblematic of challenges faced by many around the state following the tropical storms in late August and September, 2011. The Preservation League will work with the Garnerville Arts Center to highlight the innovative model of adaptive use in this historic mill complex and spread the word that the Arts Center remains open for business.
Since 1999, publicity and advocacy resulting from Seven to Save designation has led to the rehabilitation and reopening of the Oswego City Public Library, the rebirth of Montauk Manor on Long Island, and the rededication of the once-abandoned George Harvey Justice Building in Binghamton along with successes at several other locations.
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