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TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Armed rebels briefly surrounded Francois Hollande's airplane in the Central African Republic's main airport during an impromptu visit by the France's president last week, French media revealed over the weekend.
December, 16, 2013 - 16:29
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The incident occurred on Tuesday evening, moments after Hollande had exited the Falcon 7X plane that flew him into Bangui, the capital of the conflict-torn African nation.
While the French president was meeting with the country's transitional president Michel Djotodia in a military base within the airport compound, two 4x4s and five pickups full of Seleka rebels surrounded the presidential aircraft, the Le Parisien daily reported Sunday citing sources close to the president's office.
With Hollande, First Lady Valérie Trierweiler, Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius, and some of the president's cabinet ministers just yards away inside the military base, French special forces soldiers had a tense, although short, standoff with the rebels.
French defence officials stated that the French president had not been in any danger, AFP reported.
A Sudanese rebel general approached the French soldiers and after a five-minute tense discussion, he ordered his men back inside the pickups and they drove off.
The popular Le Parisien newspaper speculated as to whether the incident was planned by Djotodia – brought to power in March by Seleka fighters, whom he has since largely lost control over – to pressure Hollande.
At the very least, the newspaper said, it showed the chaos and insecurity that still reigns in the Central African Republic, despite the French-led mission to restore order that was launched last week.
Two French soldiers were killed in a firefight near the airport on the eve of Hollande's stop over in the Central African Republic.
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Hello, I like cheese. Do you like cheese? I know this may be a funky blog post, but I genuinely adore this cheese so much I had to share. It wouldn't be fair to keep to myself. Okay, so one time when my boyfriend & I were shopping at Frazier Farms we were searching to try something new in the cheese section. The associate behind the counter recommended a lavender cheese & we were instantly intrigued.
I freaking love lavender. It smells delightful, it's soothing, it's great. We immediately picked up the LaDiDa Lavender Cheddar Cheese by Rogue Creamery that she recommended & were on our way. The cheese is a rich savory white cheddar cheese with earthy, organic Oregon-grown lavender blossoms. What a mouthful. A mouthful of yum!
This 8 ounce block of cheese will run you about $8.99 at Frazier Farms; on the Rogue Creamery website it's priced at $12. Now that's not the most economically friendly price, but if you want to devour something different, something that's a bit of a novelty food, I would absolutely recommend getting this.
It has a unique flavor to set it apart from any other cheese you've tried. Obviously, as with all cheeses, don't nosh on the entire block. Portions are important. This is high in fat, saturated fat, & sodium. But it's an incredible treat paired with fruit & crackers.
Oh wow this sounds really interesting. Unfortunately I do not eat dairy, but I am definitely curious what this might taste like.
I don't eat cheese a lot but like the idea of lavender in it! Interesting, thanks for sharing!
I love cheese! Like obsessively, hihi, so this is definitely made for me!
I have got to try this! I love cheese but have never heard of this combination!
Years ago my step mum brought home chocolate cheese which was made at the University of Michigan-- it will forever be the weirdest cheese I have ever eaten, and I kind of didn't trust it!
This sounds interesting, if I ever see it I'll definitely have to try it!
i have never heard of this - but i would like to try it!
wow, looks delicious! I love cheese, I will have to check this out.
That looks so good. It sounds interesting to try! Great post. Got to love cheese.
Such an interesting combination! You'd think the lavender would give it a perfume like taste, but it sounds savory enough to me!
support ... half of his retirment goes to her.
Unexpected pairing, but I would definitely give it a try.
Hmmm it must smell amazing! We love lavender too!
Whaaaa? How interesting!! I will definitely need to try this!
Haha this is great, a blog post dedicated to your favorite cheese! How cool is that packaging?!
The first time I heard lavender was a food I was floored... until I tried it. It's a nice flavor that I can't really compare to anything, but I like it! I would love to pair this cheese with crackers and a light, crisp wine.
Whaaaattt?! I am obsessed with both lavender and cheese, but I never imagined the two could go together. It could either be really strange or really good! Thanks for sharing, I'll have to check it out!
This is so intriguing! I'm definitely going to have to pick some up.
I've been meaning to try this!! Thanks for reminding me :) I can't wait to go to my Trader Joe's and get some.


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Q: How to extract a "registration" URL from a mail content I am successful in reading the content of the gmail-email using "JAVAMail" and I am able to store it in a string. Now I want to get a specific registration URL from the content (String). How can I do this, The String contains plenty of tags and href but I want to extract only the URL that is provided in a hyper link on a word " click here" that exist in the below mentioned statement
"Please click here to complete your registration".

on the hyper link "click here" the url
href="https://newstaging.mobilous.com/en/user-register/******" target="_blank"
I  have tried this by using the following code
package email;

import java.util.ArrayList;
import java.util.Properties;
import java.util.regex.Matcher;
import java.util.regex.Pattern;

import javax.mail.Folder;
import javax.mail.Message;
import javax.mail.MessagingException;
import javax.mail.NoSuchProviderException;
import javax.mail.Session;
import javax.mail.Store;

public class emailAccess {

    public static void check(String host, String storeType, String user,
             String password)
          {
             try {

             //create properties field
             Properties properties = new Properties();

             properties.put("mail.imap.host",host);
             properties.put("mail.imap.port", "993");
             properties.put("mail.imap.starttls.enable", "true");
             properties.setProperty("mail.imap.socketFactory.class","javax.net.ssl.SSLSocketFactory");
               properties.setProperty("mail.imap.socketFactory.fallback", "false");
               properties.setProperty("mail.imap.socketFactory.port",String.valueOf(993));
             Session emailSession = Session.getDefaultInstance(properties);

             //create the POP3 store object and connect with the pop server
             Store store = emailSession.getStore("imap");

             store.connect(host, user, password);

             //create the folder object and open it
             Folder emailFolder = store.getFolder("INBOX");
             emailFolder.open(Folder.READ_ONLY);

             // retrieve the messages from the folder in an array and print it
             Message[] messages = emailFolder.getMessages();
             System.out.println("messages.length---" + messages.length);
                int n=messages.length;
                for (int i = 0; i<n; i++) {
                Message message = messages[i];
                ArrayList<String> links = new ArrayList<String>();
                if(message.getSubject().contains("Thank you for signing up for AppExe")){
                String desc=message.getContent().toString();

              // System.out.println(desc);
              Pattern linkPattern = Pattern.compile(" ]*href=\"[^>]*>(.*?)",  Pattern.CASE_INSENSITIVE|Pattern.DOTALL);
               Matcher pageMatcher = linkPattern.matcher(desc);

               while(pageMatcher.find()){
                   links.add(pageMatcher.group());
               }
                }else{
                System.out.println("Email:"+ i + " is not a wanted email");
                }
                for(String temp:links){
                if(temp.contains("user-register")){
                    System.out.println(temp);
                }
                }

                /*System.out.println("---------------------------------");
                System.out.println("Email Number " + (i + 1));
                System.out.println("Subject: " + message.getSubject());
                System.out.println("From: " + message.getFrom()[0]);
                System.out.println("Text: " + message.getContent().toString());*/

             }
             //close the store and folder objects
             emailFolder.close(false);
             store.close();

             } catch (NoSuchProviderException e) {
                e.printStackTrace();
             } catch (MessagingException e) {
                e.printStackTrace();
             } catch (Exception e) {
                e.printStackTrace();
             }
          }

    public static void main(String[] args) {
        // TODO Auto-generated method stub

        String host = "imap.gmail.com";
         String mailStoreType = "imap";
         String username = "rameshakur@gmail.com";
         String password = "*****";

         check(host, mailStoreType, username, password);

    }

}

On executing I got the out put as
< class="h5" href="https://newstaging.mobilous.com/en/user-register/******" target="_blank">
How can I extract only the href value i.e. https://newstaging.mobilous.com/en/user-register/******
Please suggest, thanks.

A: You're close.  You're using group(), but you've got a couple issues.  Here's some code that should work, replacing just a bit of what you've got:
Pattern linkPattern = Pattern.compile(" ]*href=\"([^\"]*)[^>]*>(.*?)",  Pattern.CASE_INSENSITIVE|Pattern.DOTALL);
Matcher pageMatcher = linkPattern.matcher(desc);
while(pageMatcher.find()){
    links.add(pageMatcher.group(1));
}

All I did was to change your pattern so it explicitly looks for the end-quote of the href attribute, then wrapped the portion of the pattern that was the string you're looking for in parentheses.
I also added an argument to the pageMather.group() method, as it needs one.
Tell you the truth, you could probably just use this pattern instead (along with the .group(1) change):
Pattern linkPattern = Pattern.compile("href=\"([^\"]*)",  Pattern.CASE_INSENSITIVE|Pattern.DOTALL);

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'There Is a Lot of Joint Work to Do Before We Can Really Reach Some Sort of Closure'
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© DutchCulture / Michel Schnater © DutchCulture / Michel Schnater
Gert Oostindie on the colonial past of Indonesia and the Netherlands
By Gert Oostindie
4 min reading time
Indonesia proclaimed its independence 75 years ago. This week Dutch King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima are visiting this former colony of the Netherlands. Ahead of the state visit, DutchCulture organised a seminar on key themes that both countries closely cooperate on. Gert Oostindie, professor of colonial and post-colonial history at Leiden University, emphasised that efforts being made into a fresh and inclusive understanding of the colonial past is nothing less than a duty. This is his speech.
I have been asked to say a few words about the past of Indonesian-Dutch relations and, to say so, the future of that past. We may agree that our history, through over three centuries of colonialism, was divided and tends to remain divisive. But I assume most of us would hope that from this divided and divisive past we may work towards a shared future, and that both this meeting and the upcoming state visit were planned in that spirit. Surely, that spirit also guides the work of most of my colleagues, and myself. But as this state visit comes at a highly symbolic year, I cannot but start off by discussing the painful closing episode of this history.
The memories of colonialism continue to spark emotions
This year, we are 75 years past the Indonesian declaration of independence on 17 August 1945. The opportunity to bring at least a decent, peaceful closure to a history of Dutch colonial domination was missed at the time. The Dutch failure was, of course, acknowledged sixty years later in the frame of 'A war at the wrong side of history' and by the de facto recognition of the 17th of August as the founding moment of the Republic of Indonesia. But the memories of colonialism, of the Dutch repression of nationalism, and particularly of the last all-out Dutch war on Indonesian soil are still among us, and continue to spark emotions.
The colonial era and this last war, with its extremely unequal distribution of lives lost, produced the 'scars of resentment and regret' which Queen Juliana was referring to in 1949, in Amsterdam, at the official transfer of sovereignty. It took Dutch politics, and Dutch society at large, a long time to start developing a more critical perspective on this war, and on Dutch colonialism as such.
No matter how much we rethink and reframe the past, we cannot undo it
Certainly there are those who still support the frame of 'something magnificent was achieved there', but at a governmental level and beyond, that attitude has given way to critical reflexivity. This is a painful process of facing up to a past that provides an embarrassing contrast to the rosy self-image that the Dutch have long nurtured. I observe a long-winding shift from smug self-confidence through doubt towards a frame of recognition and ultimately, hesitantly, also apologies, as in the case of Dutch war crimes committed in Rawagede and Sulawesi. This is the new, critical spirit in which, for example, Amsterdam hosts the national monument in recognition of slavery and in which, recently, the city named some thirty streets after Indonesian and Caribbean men and women who engaged in the struggle against Dutch colonialism.
But no matter how much we rethink and reframe the past, we cannot undo it. This is one reason why both the Indonesian and the Dutch governments have long been using phrases such as 'Looking forward, rather than looking backward'. This is a convenient way out, and in a sense even a wonderfully generous gesture by the Indonesian government to the Dutch. It is however not a gesture that should enable a premature ending to the still contested process of Dutch self-criticism. There is a lot of joint work to do before we can really reach some sort of closure, or at least a fresh and more inclusive understanding of what we, for better or for worse, have shared in the past. This effort is nothing less than a duty. It is only through deep conversations among Indonesians and Dutch that we can further this process, and that we might hope to start moving on, beyond our mutual postcolonial sensitivities.
There is no doubt that Indonesia deeply impacted the Netherlands during the colonial era
This is not the time and place to reflect at any length on the Dutch legacies in Indonesia. Beyond the clichés of merely 'scratching the surface' or conversely the references to contemporary territorial, judicial and religious legacies, we are only beginning to understand the patterns of postcolonial continuities and discontinuities in Indonesia itself. There is an exciting agenda for bilateral research and reflections there.
I should, in closing, say a few words about the legacies of Dutch colonialism in the Netherlands itself. Some feel that these are more significant than the other way around. We may argue about that. But either way, there is no doubt that Indonesia deeply impacted the Netherlands during the colonial era. Think wealth, geopolitics, career opportunities, mentalities. But also think cuisine, architecture, arts, literature. And paradoxically, Indonesia impacted even more after colonialism had ended. I am, of course, referring to the communities originating from 300,000 Indisch, Moluccan, Chinese and Dutch 'repatriates', they and their offspring numbering over one million Dutch citizens today. And I am thinking also of the veterans from the last Dutch colonial war in Indonesia, the last of whom are still among us. All of these repatriates have added their share to Dutch culture, including the ways the Dutch have framed their colonial presence in Indonesia, and the ways we aspire to move beyond that past.
Among a younger generation, I see attempts to engage in rethinking the past in joint Indonesian-Dutch efforts
Within these communities, but also in Dutch society at large, we witness continuous rediscoveries and widely divergent reinterpretations of the colonial past. Again, I observe a growing openness and self-reflexivity. Among a younger generation, I also see ever more attempts to engage in this work of rethinking the past in joint Indonesian-Dutch efforts, and not only in historical research, but equally through a range of artistic approaches. There is indeed a world to gain in such creative efforts to engage with, and move beyond, our uncomfortable past.
This speech was held on 18 February in De Brakke Grond in Amsterdam, and was previously published by DutchCulture.
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Director of KITLV/Royal Netherlands Institute of Southeast Asian and Caribbean Studies, and Professor of Colonial and Postcolonial History at Leiden University.
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Every true Boilermaker knows that the Boilermaker Extra Special is the true mascot of Purdue. However, in the words of Jerry Seinfeld, what is the deal with Purdue Pete? Well, The Black Sheep is here to explain the man behind the mask and how he's developed into the beloved, yet hollow-eyed, mascot he is today.
The original Purdue Pete was a 36-pound papier-mache head. Sporting a goofy-guy smile and anime eyes, Purdue Pete looks less intimidating and more like a lovable (yet no less creepy) cartoon character.
For some reason Purdue decided that Pete's head need to be bigger and better. However, much like Apple's IOS9 update, it wasn't necessary. It also looks like a creepy possessed toy from a scary movie. Walking in the Stewart tunnels alone and seeing this guy would be terrifying.
After going though the free-spirited 70s, Pete must have become a bitter and empty adult. Suddenly, he starts sporting some serious angry brows and the lipstick smile is wiped off his face – replaced with a pretty wicked frown. It's like he's channeling the bouncer at Where Else and no one would want to get into a bar fight with this Pete – he's seen some stuff, man.
For some reason angry Pete's reign was not long, and soon came a bushy-eyebrowed Pete. It's like Purdue decided to explore the world of texture and gave Pete "actual hair." However, up until now Pete sported a square-looking hat instead of his beloved construction helmet.That way he could cover up his messy locks.
Now this is the Purdue Pete current students know and love today. With a more chiseled face and waxed eyebrows, Pete will dance into your hearts and lead Hail Purdue at Ross Ade. Just make sure not to make prolonged eye contact when you see him on campus – the longer you stare the creepier his empty eyes look.
Regardless of creepiness, Purdue Pete is still a lovable Purdue treasure. He's also way better than not having a mascot at all (ahem, IU) or a cheap-looking Buckeye nut. More importantly, Purdue Pete is more badass than a Leprechaun and would totally win in a Big Ten mascot fight (no way could a badger beat a hammer). However, the ladies of Purdue are all hoping that the next Purdue Pete upgrade will just be a shirtless buff dude with a hammer (and no creepy head).
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Q: Tomcat 403 error calling '/' in Grails app This must be a very simple issue but I can't work it out. I've deployed a Grails 2.2.5 application, which has been working successfully under Tomcat 6, to Tomcat 7, and everything works fine except for the root URL, which gives a 403 error. E.g., '/myapp/booking/list' works just fine, but '/myapp/' gives the error. There have been no changes in the code or configuration from the web application which is working 100% OK on Tomcat 6. I'm a bit puzzled.

A: As ever, turned out to be a bit of stupidity on my part. On looking into the code again, I realised that I was actually calling an action in a HomeController.groovy, which checked for a specific string in the host and returned a 403 if it didn't find it. Duh!


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"I'M THE ONE was one of the latest compositions for new album. After writing a couple of softer songs in fall 2016 I got a new "heavy wave" and probably 3 latest songs I wrote were quite heavy. The song is very hectic and pushes forward like a train. There's no solo part on this song (a solo would have been quite obvious call) Instead of that I wrote an instrumental part and an extra vocal part. Last vocal part's melody and chord pattern supporting it consists of just one really long phrase… this kind of long phrasing was typical in many classical compositions. I still haven't got rid of my roots in classical music :)"
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Erica Givetz of Portland grabs her coffee mug during a short break from digging out her car Friday morning on Cutter Street in Portland.
The figures of Mary and Joseph are nearly all that are visible of a Nativity scene at St. Paul's Church on Congress Street on Friday, a day after a major winter storm.
Moe Blanchard, a sexton at First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church on Congress Street in Portland, uses a snowblower to clear the church walkways on Friday after a major storm blew through.
Jay Lombard, left, of Portland hauls a chunk of snow away from his car Friday morning on Cutter Street. Lombard was among dozens of people who had parked on the street -- a haven during citywide parking bans.
Ben Francis of Portland carries a snow shovel and ice scraper toward his car parked on Cutter Street.
Ashlee Lombard of Portland digs out her car Friday morning on Cutter Street.
Katie Wood of Portland skis down Cutter Street Friday morning. Wood, among dozens of others, had parked on the street Thursday night during the citywide parking ban. Wood said she went cross-country skiing during the blizzard Thursday night after parking her car. "It was really intense," she said.
A person walks through the Reiche School courtyard Thursday night as a gust of wind kicks up clouds of snow.
Mark Flavin, of Old Orchard Beach, stops to help a motorist whose car stalled and became stranded in the middle of Route 1 in Saco at about 4:30 p.m. Thursday while blizzard conditions gripped the area.
Visibility is limited as two people walk along Main Street in Biddeford while a storm pounds Maine with blizzard conditions Thursday.
Blowing snow partially obscures a pickup truck driving past a tractor-trailer that went off the road on Route 5 in Saco on Thursday. Photo taken at 12:19 p.m.
Luanne MacDonald, owner of the Hurricane Restaurant in Dock Square, Kennebunkport, near the Kennebunk River, takes a photo of the flooding in her restaurant during high tide on Thursday.
The occupants of a car stalled in tidal flooding on Western Ave in Lower Village, Kennebunk wait for help at the edge of the flooding.
Greg Campbell, left, digs out the front of his tractor-trailer while Keith Proctor of Ray's Truck Service tries to fix a tow hook to it in on Route 35 in Lyman late Thursday morning. Campbell said he was driving on the far right side of the road to make room for oncoming traffic when the truck foundered in heavy snow on the shoulder. Campbell was hauling water from the Poland Spring Bottling plant in Hollis and trying to get to the Maine Turnpike rest area in Kennebunk.
A vehicle drives through high water caused by tidal flooding at Dock Square in Kennebunkport just after high tide during Thursday's storm.
A man takes a photo of flooding at the Portland Pier just after 1 p.m. Thursday.
Congress Street in Portland at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday.
Intense snowfall reduces northbound traffic to a single lane near exits 6A and 6B on I-295 in Portland around 10:30 a.m. Thursday.
Keith Stinson of South Portland checks ice fishing lines with his 7-year-old daughter, Jordyn, left, and son Devin, 9, at Hinckley Park Thursday. Unfortunately, the fish slipped the line.
A man turns his snow blower in the middle of Oakwood Drive in Saco while clearing his driveway on Thursday.
Two people cross a nearly empty Commercial Street in Portland just after 1 p.m. Thursday.
Police say 1 person was injured and taken to the hospital after a car slid into an Augusta Fire Department truck Thursday morning on Northern Avenue in Augusta.
In this radar image posted by the National Weather Service at 12:14 p.m. Thursday, the storm had 2 main prongs with the most intense wind and snowfall occurring in yellow areas, followed by dark greens.
Elizabeth Smith walks along Fore Street in Portland on her way to work in near whiteout conditions on Thursday.
Erin Abraham runs with her dog, Kaylee, on Fore Street in Portland Thursday morning.
After parking his car in the lot at Fitzpatrick Stadium, Kris Talluto walks along Deering Avenue in heavy snowfall mid-morning Thursday. A citywide street parking ban was in effect for the day.
A car crash on Town Farm Road in Sidney Thursday morning brought utility lines down across a vehicle, trapping the driver inside for about an hour.
Bob Labbe uses a snowblower to clear a sidewalk in front of his Biddeford apartment building on Thursday as snow continues to fall just before 2 p.m.
Bob Labbe uses a snowblower to clear snow from a sidewalk in front of an apartment building on Mt. Vernon Street in Biddeford on Thursday.
Bob Labbe's beard is coated with snow and ice while he uses a snowblower on Mt. Vernon Street in Biddeford on Thursday.
Otter, a retriever and lab mix, awaits another shovelful of snow as Tracy Tingley, manager of Fish & Bone pet shop digs out Friday on Commercial Street.


This all sounds fairly good on paper, right? Well let's find out how it appears in practice. In this review, we'll have a look at their drag and drop editor and see if it's any good for producing a website, blog or online store.
On The broad spectrum of site building alternatives, Weebly lives on the finish that's comprehensive and provides everything you need to get started and develop your website. It's in contrast to options where you buy, install, and manage all of the"pieces" of your website individually.
Using Weebly is kind of like leasing and customizing an apartment in a wonderful development instead of getting 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 to the house owner. That point is critical because there's typically a direct tradeoff between convenience and control.
All The functionality and design which are included with Weebly work seamlessly together as a platform. That is what allows them to own drag and drop design, layout, and articles.
Website Builders as a team compete with options like WordPress.org (that offers the free software to build a website which you own & control — visit my WordPress setup guide here) all the way to choices like typing actual HTML code into a text document. Make sense? Awesome, let's dive into the Weebly review.
One Other fast aside — a disclosure — I receive referral fees from all the companies discussed in this informative article. My opinions & research derive from my experiences like a paying client or consultant to a paying client.
Fantastic question. First thing you'll notice Is how nicely the drag and drop interface is designed. Just choose the element you need on the left, and place it on your layout on the rightside.
You might find that components snap into place And organize themselves flawlessly on the webpage. Other solutions, such as Wix, forego the grid system, so it's quite possible to end up with overlapping components. Together with Weebly, no probability of that occurring.
Working with text can also be a breeze in Weebly. You simply click what you would like to edit and type your words in the box. Some other options use"entrance masks" that are a bit more abstract and not necessarily easy to work with.
So are there Any drawbacks? That depends. If you would like to have more freedom with your layouts, then you might feel frustrated by the rigid grid system. You ought to go to get Wix. This competition also has an automatic solution (Wix ADI) that may build the web site for you pretty much by itself. You can perhaps shave off a couple of minutes of your site building time.
Additionally, there are two things we'd like to see. First is a global undo button. It is possible to undo everything you type in text boxes, but it will be nice to erase mistakes when you add or move components. Second, Weebly does not have a general media database which keeps all of your pictures. You'll have to re-upload pictures for every element that requires them.
Let's get 1 thing out of the way . if You're an advanced SEO specialist who certainly needs to rank #1 on search engines for a really competitive keyword, you might have a difficult time using Weebly. It's not impossible, but there are limitations.
· Your headings are limited to H2. There is a free program which allows you add headings from h1 to h6, however, it messes a bit with your formatting. We wonder why Weebly does not incorporate it into their system.
· Particular pages (groups and product pages) add a compulsory string for your URL. You get things like www.yoursite.com/store/p1/my-product/yellow. Not a huge issue unless your website isn't in English. Same with the blog posts, they'll have'/site /' in the URL structure, which can not be changed.
Just as we Know, really safe. The company takes security very seriously. They market strong passwords, and offer SSL encryption on all programs. Even the free tier will run on https that offers an extra layer of security. Especially crucial for onsite personal data exchange (e.g. charge card or email address).
Regrettably, we wish Weebly provided more in the way of backup and restore systems. You've got to take care of it manually by conserving your site for a .zip file regularly. And there's no restore function in case disaster strikes. Wix, for instance, monitors new adjustments and lets you jump back in time to a previous version of your site.
We have a Detailed article about Weebly's templates where you can read the key pros and cons. However, we wish to provide you a quick overview of the main features here.
The First thing to notice is that Weebly does not have a whole lot of template layouts (around 50), but you should easily be able to find one that you like. There are different classes out there. Online Store, Business, Portfolio, Personal, Event and Blog.
We'd say yes, with a caveat. It is great to Sell physical and digital products for small and medium-sized stores, but maybe not for huge ones. Although you may use the import and export function to manage many items, you might find Weebly lacking in features such as enormous stores.
Finally, it is worth noting that even though You're able to create a store using the Starter and Pro program, updating to Business and higher makes more sense. You are going to find the automated shipping and sales tax calculator, which is very helpful for serious store owners. What's more, you won't need to pay an additional transaction fee of 3 percent.
You bet! There are no less than 300 apps in A number of classes like eCommerce, Communication, Marketing, Social, or Site Tools. Many are free, some are paid. Some are built by Weebly, some by third-party programmers. For the latter, there's always an (unlikely) possibility that it might shut down one day. Also a pity the programs made by Weebly are quite restricted.
However, one thing all of the apps have in Common is a super simple installation feature. Click and bam! All programs are tested and will work instantly on your website. We attempted some cool ones such as a way to add tables, event calendars, and data bars to display special info. Our only qualm is that the quality and amount of programs is a slightly inferior those from the Wix App Store.
Weebly supplies Hosting for all the sites which are constructed on their own platform. That may be good or awful, but in Weebly's situation, it is an expert. They have fast load rates. Their websites are optimized to their own hosting. They treat safety against spam and hackers. With business plans, they install and keep SSL across your whole website. Here's my speed test.
There Are still pace and security dangers, but it's an edge for many site owners to have somebody else care for speed, security, backups, etc.. The price tag is bundled with expert and free accounts, so it is a solid value-add.
Whenever You begin any piece of software — no matter how intuitive — there is that moment where you think"okay, what can I do today?" This process is known as onboarding, and it's also incredibly hard to implement well.
The Software maker does not want to be annoying, but they also want to help. I love how Weebly builds in solid onboarding and education not just via email trickle arrangement but also via small info buttons built with their own platform.
One Advertised benefit of using an all-inclusive site builder is that you won't need to write HTML or CSS code. You can just drag and drop elements. Everything you find in the builder is what you get on the website.
It is Not always that simple. There's a lot of nuances to"drag and drop." The majority of us actually mean"I want to click and drag this element and transfer it into a general area where it'll look great — you know, automatically centered, etc." In other words, it is like playing tee-ball rather than baseball…or bowling with gutter guards up. You want to do the thing, but also have a little bit of assistance.
For The most part, Weebly pulls this off. Their drag and drop really functions. As well as for the control freaks among us, they provide access to some custom CSS module, so that you can edit the template into precisely your own choosing.
With An all-inclusive system, client service is able to troubleshoot and correct any matter. This is a huge benefit of site builder platforms generally, but especially with Weebly because they have phone support.
If You run your own site, you've got to figure out just who will correct a problem before getting in contact with them. With Weebly, you merely get in touch with them.
The Significant advantage of creating your own site on your own host is you don't have to depend on a platform's feature set. If you go the stage route, it's key to be sure they have all the qualities you desire and need.
Weebly's Feature set is powerful. They have got all of the basics — such as blog functionality, contact forms, etc, but also the necessary innovative features like URL redirects and page-level custom code positioning.
Even Beyond the advanced requirements, Weebly also includes features like forums, subscription choices, integrated marketing options, file uploads, etc.. In addition they have eCommerce options, which I will cover individually below.
If You proceed the all-inclusive site builder route, Weebly's attribute set must offer whatever you need for typical personal/business websites (though as we will see in the Cons section, you really do want to be especially aware of innovative options).
With your Own WordPress site, including performance is as simple as installing a plugin. Together with Weebly — you can browse their climbing (though still somewhat limited) app centre.
Why? Square is a payments processor. They are huge offline and want to be larger in the on/offline arena. That's the reason why they purchased Weebly — and the future is pretty bright for Weebly's e commerce features.
If You are starting a site and plan on selling a couple of things here and there or if you have an offline presence (ie, pop-up shops) and you want to market online, the Weebly provides a readymade alternative with closely integrated ecommerce characteristics that should just get better.
I've Been using site builders for 20 years since the Homestead.com days and have been paying attention to the industry for the previous 5 years. One overarching trend is that a firm's structure pushes product investment more than the marketing team or the product group.
Even In a fast-growing marketplace, a organization's structure and finish targets will dictate how it behaves and what investments it gets. As I summarized in my Wix vs. Weebly vs. Squarespacestructure can vary tremendously among direct competitors.
Total Pricing is quite competitive not only compared to other all-inclusive site buildersbut also with purchasing your own hosting. Their Starter plan begins approximately $8/mo when paid up front. And they don't have the typical caps of other website builders. The Pro program adds solid features and stays under $12/mo.
And Again — you will notice that everything is bundled and infinite. There are no limits on webpages or storage area. And unlike competitors like Wix, they eliminate all advertisements with the initial paid tier.
Compared To building your own site in your host and especially with other website builders, Weebly's pricing is very aggressive. Cost is not everything, however I really like how they structure it.
But Obviously, no Weebly review would be complete without studying the drawbacks. Every piece of software will have complaints. Let us look at 3 unique cons I found.
There's No method to add custom content forms (except within a single page). If you are planning a large site (such as hundreds of webpages ), the content within Weebly would require a personal system to keep it all sorted and easily reachable.
The Last huge drawback of Weebly is that moving to a different platform is difficult. If you would like to move somewhere else, such as your own WordPress powered website, Assessing your articles and redirecting your URLs will be a challenging process.
Weebly allows One to export your Page content via zip file but blog content is going to need to be manually duplicated or migrated through RSS.
Since Weebly allows for HTML editing, most marketing tools and features can be added to your website. But since you still don't have 100% control on your site & server — it can be difficult or not impossible to include advanced marketing tools like an EV SSL, customized email collection applications, custom analytics packages, custom social shares, special Schemas and A/B testing software.
In The jargon — the principal issue isn't having"origin" or"FTP" access to your server files. This is not an unsolvable problem, however it's something to be careful of if you are planning a long-term project.
A bonus for Weebly is their eCommerce functionality. It's possible to sell products from your Weebly site without switching platforms or performing any distinctive developments. It fits in effortlessly and has strong functionality.
It's Great for websites that are primarily lead-generation, informational, etc also wish to sell a few products. Additionally, it is a good fit for anyone testing out products prior to going into a long-term stage. It's not a long-term match for sites that are eCommerce-first. For all those, an internet shop you own with WordPress + WooCommerce or a specialization eCommerce platform such as Shopify (review) or even Bigcommerce (review) are a much better match.
When we started testing Weebly many Years past, it was just another site builder. That has completely changed. Weebly has evolved into an outstanding website building tool that is far better than most competitors. It is simple, uncluttered and easy to use — which is exactly what individuals with limited technical abilities need when it comes to making their own internet presence.
Obviously, it is not 100% perfect. We'd like To observe a bit more templates, for instance. Finding an email address attached to your own domain name is also a little expensive, as they recommend G Suite, which costs $5 a month, per user. (Though there are workarounds, as 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 website on the go, or the number of add-ons out there from the program center makes it robust, and fun to use.


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If you've been looking for a way to make your pool unique and magical then make your pool glow. In this article, we are going to talk about how to make your pool glow and some cool things you can do to make your pool look unique and fun.
Creating a magical pool has never been easier. You can now design your pool to glow in different shapes or sprinkles of brightness. Glow in the dark aggregates are a fun way to upgrade your pool to a new level of awesomeness. Element Glo Crystals are premium grade and can be installed in the final finish of the floor of your pool spa. After you've had them installed correctly, they are guaranteed to charge with any light source. UV light from the sun is especially effective and will allow them to glow all night, every night as long as your pool is in place.
While you could install them yourself, instead of guessing whether you are doing it right or not, you can work with one of our pool experts to make sure that you are able to get the look that you want out of your pool. Whether you want different patterns or design or if you would rather a more sporadic and free design, we can help you create that in your swimming pool.
What are Your Options to Make Your Pool Glow?
When you want to make your pool glow, you can pick from four nighttime colors. These colors are FireFly (yellow/green). Aqua (blue/green). Glacier Blue (med blue) and Sapphire (dark blue). Each of these awesome colors will glow brightly throughout the night giving you an amazing sight no matter what time you want to enjoy them.
When it comes to size, there are 6 different sizes you can pick from. The large starts about 1/4″ in size and it goes all the way down to powder which is about equal to powdered sugar. All of the crystals are irregular in size because of the way they are made.
There are plenty of things you can do when you want to make things glow. Think about making a bright tanning ledge or a glowing turtle in the bottom of your pool. We can help you with almost any design you can imagine so you are able to get the pool that you want with the look that you want.
Having a rock grotto and cave with glowing elements could be an amazing space if you have kids or adults. Make a fun and magical place that you could spend hours of time enjoying the beauty and fun with friends and family. There are plenty of things you can do with a cave and when it is sparkling with glowing stones, you may have more nighttime visitors than you expected. Cave party anyone?
If you're ready to get started with your pool and glowing design, give us a call. We will be glad to help you.


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I received this gorgeous skirt in the mail today from Sugarlips Apparel! It's so perfect, I couldn't be more excited. Also, I can't believe I don't wear these shoes more often. They're incredible. I've had them for a year and only worn them once.
I will be going to Chicago for the first time at the end of this month. I'm so excited for it! Any suggestions of things to do while I'm there?
Chicago is an amazing city! Just been there about 2 weeks ago.
lovely outfit! those shoes are really lovely! :) you should wear them more often!
I love the vintage feel to this look.


Not long after Mr. Wild Dingo and I moved to Switzerland, we found a perfect pizza joint close to our house. By definition, this joint was homey, rustic, with plenty of miss-matching furniture, packed with locals and a friendly service staff. It even had home delivery and take out services. It seemed like the perfect solution for a post bike ride snack or too busy to cook take out.
It was crowded the day we investigated, so we tried it. We ordered some basic personal pizzas. I kept mine simple, with just cheese, while Mr. Wild Dingo ordered something more complex like ham and mushrooms. We dug right in when the order arrived. What I tasted wasn't spectacular, but passable. So I asked Mr. Wild Dingo how his tasted.
He leaned into the table and with the straightest face possible he whispered, "It tastes like luggage."
While I was pondering the logic of that sentence I asked, "Samsonite or American Tourister?"
I thought about it. But I couldn't come up with an answer. "So how do you even know what luggage tastes like? Have you actually licked a carry-on or chewed on a rolling suitcase?"
To my relief, Mr. Wild Dingo assured me he had not but he knew that if luggage had a taste, this would be it. I mean, seriously. Who could stay married to a spouse who noshes on duffel bags and suitcases?
But I had to know what luggage tasted like, so I took a bite. Sure enough, I discovered one does not necessarily have to eat luggage to know what it tastes like. In fact, one only need to take one bite of the pizza from this packed pizza joint to find out. It not only tasted like luggage, but on the scale of luggage quality, it wasn't even a good brand.
I really don't know how anyone can screw up pizza this badly, but apparently it can be done. I couldn't begin to identify the type of cheese or spices that were used. But they were just wrong. And the dough was the same quality of the crepe we once ate in downtown Morges, that we were certain was made from an Amazon.com shipping box.
We were sure there were plenty of other restaurants in our area that possibly had decent pizza, but neither of us dared to try. We never ate at another pizza since.
Until we were in Venice last week. There, we ate pizza every day for lunch. I'm not ashamed to say that I even bordered on gluttony. Seriously Internet. It's Italy. I haven't eaten a pizza in over a year. Do you think I'm going to let a little thing like gluten and wheat sensitivity stop me from partaking in all of Italy's finest foods? I threw caution to the wind and with help of a daily probiotic, the wheat and gluten didn't bother me too much.
Now that I'm home, I'm back to my wheat-free ways until our next trip out of Switzerland. Like I'm going to waste my wheat indulgences on luggage or Amazon boxes.
Some around here, however, have a different point of view.
"Pizza, luggage, cardboard, Dansko's. I'm not picky."
mmmm..now I want pizza for lunch..damn you..there goes my salad for lunch everyday diet.
That last picture is awesome! Was it staged with a little peanut butter or were you just that lucky with the camera?
Now that you have made us all drool over that pawsitively yummy-looking pizza, we need to go find something to eat.
I can't believe those Danskos are still safe! What self-respecting Sibe could let those shoes remain unmasticated?
I don't know if you read about Wilf's adventures in France, but Angus' descriptions of the, um, inventive pizzas in France Profunde sound almost as good as those in Switzerland!
Oh the photo of the pizza has mad our tummies rumble. It looks extremely delicious.
Well, when you get back to the good old USA you can eat pizza until you explode. I am horrified to learn that your time in Switzerland is pizza free. How will you survive?
Wondered how you'd survived your wheat-filled indulgences in Italy. Glad you found a way to enjoy the indulgences without ruining your trip or your health. Mama is not a big pizza fan, so a year without pizza is a pretty normal year chez nous. On the other hand, mama still has to put her slippers in a drawer in her nightstand every night to keep Abby from chewing them up, so we do have some things in common.
Oh my goodness that last picture did me in!! I kept it to snickering through the whole post and then when I saw that I just cracked up! Awesome!!!


Lipman: Because our federal income tax system is so complicated, it can be very intimidating for taxpayers. This intimidation is compounded if, for example, a taxpayer is struggling financially or is a recent immigrant. The Tax Clinic serves as a statewide resource for tax education, outreach, representation, and training; we help Nevadans navigate tax systems in a manner that makes a meaningful difference in their daily lives and, in turn, teaches law students not only about substantive and procedural tax law, but priceless life lessons.
Watson: The number of people in our state who are in tax court, unrepresented, is astonishing. That's an indicator of the need we have here. Taxpayers get a letter from the IRS, and oftentimes the amount due is so insignificant that other attorneys won't take the case because of cost-benefit analysis. If you owe $1,000, you're not going to hire an attorney to fight for you, because you'll rack up more than $1,000 in legal fees in the time it takes to resolve the case. We are there to meet that need for those taxpayers.
Rosenblum: Somebody who owes $700 or $800 who makes $12 an hour? They don't have that. And if it turns out they didn't owe it, they may feel they have to pay it anyway. They might quit their job and hide, because the IRS might start garnishing [wages]—and if they move from on the books to off the books, they pay no taxes. That hurts our overall tax base and economic growth.
Lipman: Many economic benefits are delivered for lower- and middle-income families through the federal income tax system. Making sure Nevadans have access to these benefits is critical not only for them, their children, and any dependent seniors, but also for economically challenged neighborhoods. Tax refunds are typically spent in taxpayers' neighborhoods, providing a targeted method of stimulating local economies. But if lower-income Nevadans are not able to access these federal resources, they—and especially their children—suffer, as does the entire state. It is critical that all Nevadans have access to these federal tax benefits and have representation if necessary to receive them. The Tax Clinic helps Nevada achieve these goals.
Watson: Taxpayers often feel the IRS is this big machine that's coming for them, and they're afraid. We can dissipate a lot of that fear by explaining the issues and options in each taxpayer's case. Our goal is to resolve the taxpayer's issues favorably, but even if a favorable outcome isn't possible, taxpayers leave our office having had the opportunity to be heard.
Lipman: The Tax Clinic is a win-win for all Nevadans. It embodies the goals of UNLV Law to serve the state as well as train law students to take ownership of problems and solve them for a greater good in our local communities and beyond.


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'Indiana Jones 5' Trailer: Harrison Ford Returns as Indy in Long-Awaited Next Chapter
Guillermo Troncoso
MOVIE TRAILERS, NEWS, TRAILERS, VIDEOS
The first trailer has finally arrived for the long-awaited fifth Indiana Jones film, titled Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.
Harrison Ford returns as the legendary archaeologist for one last time in an adventure directed by Logan, Walk the Line and Ford v Ferrari helmer James Mangold. Steven Spielberg had been attached as director on the project for quite sometime, but eventually passed on the reins while staying on as executive producer alongside George Lucas.
There's no official plot synopsis to go on as yet, but the trailer below does drop some pretty big hints as to what lies ahead. Plenty of nostalgia and action shown off, as well as quick glimpses of cast members Mads Mikkelsen (playing a Nazi villain named Voller), Phoebe Waller-Bridge (Indy's goddaughter, Helena), Boyd Holbrook, Toby Jones, and Antonio Banderas. Plus, a look at a de-aged Ford – part of what will be the film's big opening sequence, taking audiences back to 1944 in an intro that finds a younger Indy in a castle packed with Nazis. The film also sees the return of Sallah, with John Rhys-Davies back in the role for the first time since Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny will be opening in Australian cinemas on June 29th and U.S. cinemas on June 30th, 2023.
TAGS: Antonio Banderas, Boyd Holbrook, Harrison Ford, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, James Mangold, Mads Mikkelsen, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Shaunette Renée Wilson, Steven Spielberg, Toby Jones
Guillermo is the Manager and Chief Editor of Screen Realm. He has years of experience in the media space - from network television to radio. When not at a local Sydney cinema, you can bet he's working hard on Screen Realm and attempting to catch up on a never-ending list of movies and shows. Find him on Twitter, Instagram, and join Guillermo and his better half, Cassandra, on their YouTube channel, Loud Observers.
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Extra funding secures team of mental health nurses in police control room
Such has been the success of having a specialist nurse in its control room, Norfolk Police will be expanding the service thanks to extra funding from the county's Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) and the Home Office.
Three additional nurses from Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust will join the control room seven days a week to respond to calls to ensure mental health patients receive appropriate advice when they initially contact the police.
Stephen Bett, PCC for Norfolk, said: "The pilot scheme showed that we needed further support, so that is why we have put funding in place and decided to appoint further mental health specialists."
Terri Cooper-Barnes, a senior mental health nurse at Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, joined the Contact and Control Room in March as part of the pilot scheme, said: "Since I have been in the role we have seen a 30 per cent drop in the number of Section 136s, which is when police officers detain someone who's considered to have mental health needs and requires immediate care or control. They would then be taken to a place of safety in order for an assessment to be carried out".
The team of nurses have immediate access to health records and by using their expertise in mental health care, can make on-the-spot professional assessments and decisions, which could involve arranging alternative options rather than the attendance of a police officer.
Stephen Bett added: "With a pressing need to offer expertise and support to mental health patients, having additional nurses will also mean our officers will have more time to look after other policing issues in Norfolk."
Chief Constable Simon Bailey said: "I'm delighted additional funding has been secured and have no doubt this will have a positive impact and build on the good work already achieved during the pilot. This allows us to provide a more appropriate service for those who contact the police needing support from mental health professionals whilst reducing demand on police resources".
Michael Scott, Chief Executive of the Norfolk and Suffolk Foundation Trust, said: "Having visited the control room myself and seen the scheme in operation, I have seen how valuable this collaboration is and am delighted that by working effectively together, we are showing how committed we are to making the pledges laid out in the Mental Health Concordat a reality.
"The addition of three more mental health nurses from our Trust will help ensure even more vulnerable callers who call the police receive a timely assessment of their mental health needs and are directed to the appropriate services."
Today's news supports World Mental Health Day, Friday 10 October, which aims to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and mobilise efforts in support of mental health.
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Starlink internet taking preorders for Bangladesh
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Mon May 16, 2022 01:42 PM Last update on: Mon May 16, 2022 03:33 PM
Starlink website. Photo: Starlink
Starlink, Elon Musk's satellite internet service, is expected to launch services in Bangladesh by 2023, according to the official website of Starlink, which is currently accepting pre-orders from Bangladesh.
As stated in an official tweet by SpaceX, Musk's spacecraft company and the producer of Starlink, the broadband service is now available in 32 countries, including some parts of the US, Mexico, Germany, France and Spain.
For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel.
Current availability of Starlink. Bangladesh is marked 'coming soon'. Image: SpaceX
According to the map posted by Starlink, countries marked 'available' will receive their Starlink installation package immediately. The map also has areas marked 'waitlist' and 'coming soon'.
Among the countries marked 'coming soon' are Brazil, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, India and Bangladesh.
According to the Starlink official website, services in Bangladesh as expected to be launched in 2023. Image: Starlink
When entering Bangladesh as a pre-order service address on Starlink's official website, the website brings up a deposit fee of $99, with a message saying that Starlink expects to expand service in the area in 2023.
It also adds the disclaimer that availability is dependent on regulatory approval and that orders will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis within each coverage area.
What is Starlink?
Starlink is a division of SpaceX that aims to provide high-speed, low-latency internet around the world. According to reports, Starlink services are especially effective in remote areas and places with little internet access.
The Starlink Kit includes the satellite dish and the router. Photo: Starlink
Starlink uses overhead satellites to boost internet connections. With the purchase of a Starlink subscription, the user will be given a satellite dish and a router. The user can then set up the devices at home to receive signals from space.
The dish can be installed on rooftops or in the backyard, and the router just needs to be connected to it. The setup of a Starlink home system is designed to be as simple as possible, with an Android and iOS Starlink app that can help users find the right location to mount the satellite dish.
According to SpaceX, Starlink is currently providing about 150 Mbps download speed and 20 Mbps upload speed with latency below 30 ms. Musk claims that when additional satellites are launched, the download speed should double to about 300 Mbps.
The first 60 Starlink satellites were released into orbit in May 2019. Since then, over 2,000 Starlink satellites have been launched, with the broadband service now being offered in 32 countries around the world.
If the claims by Starlink are true, then Bangladesh might receive their service by next year.


A George III silver sauceboat with C scroll handle and gadrooned rim on shell cast feet, makers mark WB, date letter rubbed, L 15 cms, 153 g.
A 19th century oriental plate, blue and white decorated with flower baskets, D. 27cm.
A taxidermy Texan long horn head, the prize winning beast named Nigel has a horn span of 7'4"
A 9ct gold zodiac pendant, pearl mounted bird brooch, cross and yellow metal twisted chain, 16g.
An African hardwood fetish, possibly Songye, H. 47cm.
A Longines automatic wristwatch, grey dial, baton numerals and date aperture, stainless steel bracelet.
A Villeroy and Boch Glasgow pattern fourteen piece part tea service, settings for six, lacks one saucer.
A carved hardwood polychrome figure of a Caribbean drummer, H. 80cm.
A quantity of late 19th and early 20th century Copeland Spode tableware, (qty).
After Beryl Cook (1926 - 2006), Garden Centre lithograph 787/850, signed in pencil lower right, 54 x 40cm.
Ernest Hemingway, For Whom the Bell Tolls, first edition, published by Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 1940.
A silver and garnet set bracelet, with an arrangement of claw set oval stones.
A 20th century Chinese lacquer trunk on stand, the rectangular top decorated with noble figures in an interior, with drop handles to the ends, W. 88cm.
Blackforest nut cracker, modelled in the form of a bear, H. 12cm, together with a treen vessel with iron bands, (2).
A cameo brooch, the oval image within a yellow metal frame stamped 375, 9g.
After Maurice Millere (1871 - 1946), Partially Clad Woman Blowing Bubbles, colour engraving, 21/197, 40 x 18cm, together with another similar, (2).
A late Victorian mahogany cabinet bookcase, the upper section with glazed panel doors enclosing adjustable shelves, the base with a pair of panel doors raised on a plinth, W 133cm.
A Rolex shock resistant wristwatch, the cream dial marked Arabic numerals, subsidiary dial at six, stainless bracelet strap.
A late 19th /early 20th century Spode Copeland Chelsea part dinner service, to include plates and serving dishes, various sizes.
A Royal Doulton dinner service, Rondelay pattern for six place settings including two tureens, tea and coffee service, (qty).
A cream ground North West Persian rug, retailed by Liberty, 206 x 137cm.
A William IV Irish silver teapot, Charles Marsh, Dublin 1830, of squat circular form with demi fluted body, boxwood handle and knop, 465 g gross.
A 9ct gold sweetheart ring, the heart shaped panel opening to reveal a photograph frame, 3g.
An American white metal brandy warmer, marked 'Sterling' by Gorham, with a fluted body and turned walnut handle.
A Zenith automatic wristwatch, champagne dial, baton numerals, leather strap.
A pair of 14ct yellow gold rhodolite garnet multi cluster earrings.
A pair of onyx antlers on upper scull, on wall hanging plaque.
A second quarter 19th century bronze and gilt metal table light, the support in the form of a putto holding a torchere with four foliate branches, raised on a stepped square base, H. 68cm.
A yellow metal dress ring, with an iridescent blue setting, stamped 585, 4g.
A Victorian silver flatware, London 1888, Francis Higgins III, trifid pattern and engraved with ownership initials, comprising twenty-four table forks, twelve dessert forks, twelve table spoons and twelve dessert spoons, 106 ozt.
Three Wright and Teague silver bangles, one with coin charm, with original box.
An 18ct yellow gold, emerald and diamond dress ring, emerald approx 1.5ct and diamonds of approx. 1 ct combined.
A diamond, yellow and white metal cypher brooch, intials GTH.
A South East Asian yellow metal and chrysoberyl princess ring, stamped 14K to shank.
A silver and amethyst necklace the large graduated collet set stones on circular link chain with bar clasp.
An emerald dress ring, the arrangement of channel set stones in a yellow metal band stamped 585, 6.5g.
A silver, cubic zirconia and opal set ring in the Art Nouveau style.
An 18ct yellow gold blue topaz necklace, the collet set oval faceted stones on fine link chain L 48 cms.
A 9ct sapphire and topaz ring of foliate form, 2.4g.
A 19th century French painted silk fan with ivory sticks, decorated with a lady and cupid mixing a potion beside a mask fountain, W 40 cms within a glazed rosewood case.
A yellow gold ruby and diamond five stone ring, claw set (one stone replaced).
An upholstered two seat sofa, raised on short turned legs ending in brass caps and casters, W. 186cm.
A pair of silver and blue opal and cubic zirconia drop earrings.
A pair of silver candlesticks, Chester 1904, of fluted square tapering form with canted corners, H. 23cm, (2).
A 9ct peridot dress ring, size U, 4.3g.
A pair of 14ct yellow gold eternity rings rub over set with sapphires and rubies.
A pair of Art Deco style silver, marcasite and opal set drop earrings, fashioned as flowers in a vase.
A George III style mahogany and upholstered Gainsborough chair, with open arms and cabriole legs ending in ball and claw feet.
A 19th century mahogany thirty hour longcase clock, the floral painted dial with Roman numerals, the case with three gilt painted finials above two columns.


Solid Sleeve Long .S.This U. Polo Assn. Cotton, Polyester, And Viscose Blend. Tumble Dry.(R) Solid Thermal Henley Has A Crew Neck With A Three Button.
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We are looking for acoustic performers that play Iconic Australian music only at our Australia Day on the Hawkesbury event at Governor Phillip Park on Saturday 26 January 2019.
30 minute sets with maximum 2 performers, Payment will be $100 Inc GST per performance.
Please remember this is not a guarantee, this is an Expression of interest ONLY.
Submissions Close Monday, 10 December 2018 at 5pm.
If you have questions, please call the Council's Events Team (02) 4560 4444.


Both lakes have now turned into one! Moss Nook Lake is a 3.8 acre specimen carp lake holding fish up to 25.6lbs plus. With nine swims for up to six anglers to fish at any one time, £17 a 24hr session is the cheapest around, 11am to 11am the next day ! Grab a swim while you can. We are adding new stock all the time around the 15lb mark and up!
Click here to book your stay on Moss Lake!


On a sweltering hot day in north London, we were delighted to officiate at our first Union Blessing. It was a day filled with such magic. Bagpipes and a dohl drum heralded the arrival of the bride, who looked stunning in red and gold.
The groom standing nervously surrounded by family and friends, and a rather teary Aoghair. What a beautiful, heart tugging entrance.
The ceremony was a joy to perform, the words rich and steeped in the Sagh'ic Tradition, and yet welcoming and open to all in their message and sincerity.
60 people gathered to witness this union blessing, this was the ceremony they wanted, the legal bit the previous day was fitted in around chores. In England we are not yet able to offer legally recognised wedding ceremonies, one day I hope to see this change.
It was an honour and a blessing to be part of this gentle and friendly couple's special day.
For details of our ceremonies and licensed ministers please see our website.
Rosemary spent a wonderful day on Saturday 31st January with an amazing group of women. It was a joy to share in the journey, as we explored who we are as women, our uniqueness, and what unites us.
A true blessing to spend this day with these wonderful women with wings!
A day of journey work, meditation, divination, ceremonial crafting, ceremony, chocolate cake and laughter.
Red Ted joined us for the day, Rosemary's adorable dog, who delighted us all with her sweet, playful personality.
Rosemary also brought along some spectacular ceremonial items, including a stunning mask that she has worn undertaking Handfastings, and an amazing wing with antlers, and of course her signature wings, which she lovingly prepares for others to work with.
It was wonderful to witness the women gathered around the table, engrossed in crafting, fired up with creativity, creating the most beautiful dressed wings, all different, all unique, like the women themselves.
There is something very companionable about crafting, chatting, sharing stories, it truly was a joy to be part of this day.
Rosemary looks forward to offering more days like this in the near future, perhaps with Béatrice Simmons when she visits in the summer..
Installation of 2nd UK Aoghair!
In October the Aoghai r gathered in Bellingham WA to undertaken funerary Rites training , a powerful and beautiful honouring of the dead. This was the second part of our training, the first being Marriage Rites, which we undertook last year.
This October we also shared in the installation of a new Minister (Aoghair). Rosemary is our second UK Minister, we are delighted to have her be part of the Ministry team.
Congratulations Rosemary, it was an honour to witness your Ordination as Minister.
The UK Chapter offers many services for the dying, dead and bereaved. We also offer Handfastings, Blessings and other Transition Ceremonies.


A "dog" that fits into the holes of the WORX Pegasus Multi-Function Work Table [https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01HREBZ3M] for elevating projects and keeping them still. I recently used them when building a large project and discovered that the 4 pegs are able to hold a considerable amount of weight. They're great for elevating projects for cutting, painting, or creating an entirely new dimension for losing parts =). I used contact cement to attach Neoprene Foam Rubber [https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07BKP6KFX] to make the contact with the work-piece both secure and non-marring.


EquitrekkingTravel.com features riding vacations for all skill levels and interests that can include your non-horsey companion. Below are many of the equestrian vacations we've experienced as we've traveled to film the Emmy winning Equitrekking TV show on PBS. Equitrekking Travel's featured riding holidays include trail riding, cross country, dressage training and show jumping, inn to inn horse vacations, castle stays in Ireland, dude and guest ranches, horse safaris for families, groups or singles and more. This video preview gives you a taste of your options and let's you meet some of the local guides, whom you may have seen on the Equitrekking TV series.
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Horseback riding on the beaches of Donana National Park, one of Europe's most valuable natural landscapes, and on the pilgrimage roads to El Rocío near Seville.


Overlooking the magnificent Indian Ocean!!!
From the moment I walked into the entrance hall, with it's high ceiling and vast expanse of light, it took my breath away. Throughout the home seating invites one to stop and stare at a choice of unsurpassable ocean views. In fact the sea view is paramount in every single space of this spectacular home. Most of the vast en-suite bedrooms have their own balconies where you can sit and enjoy the beautiful sunrises over the ocean. . I can visualise people lolling in the lounge next to the kitchen, watching TV with one eye and the chefs with the other, as they cook cordon blue on an exquisite, modern gas hub.
Well located, prestigious address, this home is waiting for a discerning family to appreciate it's superb qualities.


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The Democrats want war in Venezuela???
January 29, 2019 Marc Becker Venezuela 0
Historians for Peace and Democracy (H-Pad) is concerned with threats of invasion and regime change in Venezuela. Below is a statement from Codepink denouncing moves in this direction. While we do not need to agree on what the Venezuelan government should do, and we don't need to endorse everything the Democrats are saying, we need to stand firm in opposition to US intervention in Venezuela.
Over 70 scholars on Latin America, political science, and history have signed an open letter calling on the United States to stop interfering in Venezuela's internal affairs: https://www.commondreams.org/views/2019/01/24/open-letter-united-states-stop-interfering-venezuelas-internal-politics. The National Lawyers Guild (NLG) also has a statement at https://www.nlg.org/nlg-statement-on-the-illegal-u-s-interference-in-the-bolivarian-republic-of-venezuela/
Dear Marc,
On Monday, National Security Advisor and massive war hawk John Bolton was seen during a briefing with reporters about new sanctions on Venezuela holding a yellow legal pad inscribed with the words "5000 troops to Colombia." Really? Are we going to allow US troops to invade Venezuela? We've seen this before, we know how it turns out, and we can't let the U.S. embark on another military intervention in Latin America.
Send an urgent email now to the Democrats in Congress telling them to speak out against the U.S. orchestration of a coup in Venezuela — a coup that, if successful, could lead to a civil war.
"A coup is not a democratic transition in Venezuela," I said, as I interrupted Secretary of State Mike Pompeo at the Organization of American States on Thursday. "The U.S. has a long and sordid history of supporting coups in Latin America and they always turned out horrible for the people. Look at Guatemala in '54, Chile in '73, and Honduras today."
We are right now seeing the results of past U.S. interventions in Latin America, as refugees stream to the U.S. border. But rather than learning from the past — the Iraq war and other interventions in the Middle East have also led to extreme destabilization and refugee crises — the Trump administration is orchestrating another coup by recognizing opposition politician Juan Guaidó as the President of Venezuela.
During this grotesque show, with Trump imbuing himself with the power to decide the leader of a sovereign country, WHERE ARE THE DEMOCRATS? So far only a handful of them–Senator Sanders and Representatives Khanna, Gabbard, Ocasio-Cortez, Lee, and Omar — have spoken out against Trump's policy, and some — such as Sen. Dick Durbin and Rep. Adam Schiff— have actually supported Trump. Send an urgent email now to the Democrats in Congress telling them to speak out against the U.S. orchestration of a coup in Venezuela.
The U.S. has been trying to overthrow the Maduro government in Venezuela for years (hint: Venezuela has the world's largest oil reserves). U.S. economic sanctions have devastated the country's economy, creating a humanitarian crisis of food and medicine shortages, widespread poverty, and mass migration.
Newly elected Representative Ilhan Omar said it perfectly:
Send an email now telling all the Democrats to follow the lead of Omar, Ro Khanna, Gabbard, and Sanders.
Mexico and Uruguay have offered to facilitate talks, as has the Pope. Without that, Venezuela is barreling towards all-out civil war. It's urgent that the Democrats — especially those outspoken about Russian interference in U.S. elections — not stay silent as the U.S. engages in another episode of meddling in the internal affairs of another country. As Rep. Tulsi Gabbard said, "We don't want other countries to choose our leaders — so we have to stop trying to choose theirs."
Tell the Democrats to speak out now!
Towards peace across the world,
Medea and the entire CODEPINK team: Ann, Ariel, Carley, Caroline, Jodie, Kelly, Kirsten, Lily, Mark, Maya, Nancy, Paki, Ryan, Tighe and Ursula
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Your role in Civil Defense as we battle COVID-19
Posted by: Francis Koster Published: November 22, 2020
There are four facts in this article you do not know.
Our population of Covid-19 infected people is split into two groups. The first group is those who have developed symptoms and are now visible and counted. That number is growing about 162,000 per day in America.[1] That highly visible group is spawned by a second invisible group – those who are infected but do not know it. Scientists have shown that during last week, 3,600,000 Americans had the virus, did not know it, and each of those will infect about 3 others during the next 10-day window.[2],[3],[4],[5]
Note: After publication of this article which quoted directly from The Wall Stree Journal https://www.wsj.com/articles/how-many-people-might-one-person-with-coronavirus-infect-11581676200 a sharp reader called into question the "infect 3 others" statement. I reached out to the scientiset who was quoted, and learned that this ratio only applied when no evasive action (masks, stay at home, no bar attendance, ect.) was present in society. If the devree of social compliance with public health guidance in place in The United States during the period covered by the research was still being followed, the research indicated that each unknowing infected person would likely infect 1 person, not 3. I deeply regret having relied on a secondary source (The Wall Street Journal) for my quote, and apologize to my readers for this error in fact.
We live in a country that is #1 in the world both in the number and the percentage of our population of `Covid-19 infections.[6] Our hospitals are already overwhelmed, do not have enough doctors and nurses, and patients are in beds in parking garages, tents, and hallways.[7]
About one in five of those confirmed infected develop or increase long term heart issues.[8],[9]Additionally, about half of people with no or mild symptoms had resulted in lung damage.[10],[11]Long term damage to the liver is also suspected[12] and mental health issues are reported soaring.[13]
As I look back over my life, and the various challenges we faced as a country, I recall when the military draft was in place. To protect our country from Nazis and Communists, laws were in place that forced millions of men and women to leave their homes, don a uniform, and made to learn to stand at attention, follow orders, and do many things to protect America. Their lives were changed forever. When out in public in uniform I would routinely be told "thank you for your service", and praised for being patriotic. We had the Civil Air Patrol, where citizens noted and reported to authorities airplanes flying overhead, and neighbors planting victory gardens. In North Carolina citizens patrolled the beach after dark to identify beachfront homes with lights on and no shades pulled down – these lights would allow enemy submarines to see the profile of blacked-out American freighters delivering food and weapons to our waterfront military installations, and torpedo them.
Our citizens mobilized to protect ourselves.
Today, we are at war with a different kind of invader, and our Civil Defense system is not working. Unless we come together, much worse lays ahead, caused by these people who are infected but do not know it – respectable-looking people that carry a hidden bomb that damages people up to 30 feet away. If one bomber without symptoms infects 3 over 10 days, and those 3 infect another 9 over the following ten days, and during the next 10 days those 9 also infect 27, ten days later (40 days from today) that one bomber infected 81 people.
Forty days from now is Christmas and New Year's week.
There are two (soon to be three) Civil Defense techniques that can be used to protect yourself and your family from these bombers. The first is to hide from them (social isolation). The second is to wear a bomb-proof vest – sorry, a bomb-proof mask. If the infected but unaware bomber wears one, the bomb blast is reduced because they infect people only up to around six feet, not thirty. If you also wear one, you increase your own level of protection – and will not become a bomber yourself.
The soon-to-be third tool to protect yourself and others is our Civil Defense vaccination plan.
Vaccination is like Santa Claus giving away free bomb-proof vests. Success requires around 90% of all Americans – three hundred two million people – to accept this gift. The new vaccinations both require two doses about a month apart[14] – up to six hundred and four million injections to be delivered. It will take up to a year, and lots of volunteers, to deliver them to the majority of Americans.[15]
This plan has three major weaknesses. The first is kids. One in five Americans is under 18 years old.[16] Only one vaccination is being researched for children, and it will take a long time to verify its' safety because the side effects in children often do not show up for several years. Infected children make up about 10.5% of all reported U.S. cases, and the percentage is rising. Without a vaccination for the kids, the only people who can protect them are their adults who get the vaccination, wear masks, and act as human shields.
The second weakness in our Civil Defense system is that in October, almost half (42%) of adult Americans said they would not open Santa's gift and take the vaccine.[17]
Do the math: If one in five Americans are children who will not have access to a vaccination, and almost half of all adults say they will not take it, less than half the population will be vaccinated. The mask-less infected bombers will roam free with millions of targets for years.
And now the hard part of this article for me to say: Our major weakness today is that we have 336 million Americans to shield from a minority of resident Americans that are not willing to be inconvenienced to protect their fellow citizens.
At this point, we are not fighting with another country. We are in an uncivil war.
I anticipate I will hear Taps being played over and over again.
Authored by Francis Koster Ed. D.
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[1]https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/data/cumulative-cases
[2]https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/covid-3-milliion-plus-infected/2020/11/18/d9f079a8-2849-11eb-8fa2-06e7cbb145c0_story.html
[3] Study by MRC Centre for Global Infectious Disease Analysis at Imperial College London as reported here: https://www.wsj.com/articles/how-many-people-might-one-person-with-coronavirus-infect-11581676200
[4]https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/rounds/how-scientists-quantify-intensity-of-an-outbreak-like-covid-19
[5]https://med.stanford.edu/news/all-news/2020/06/stanford-scientists-contribute-to-who-mask-guidelines.html
[6]https://www.statista.com/topics/6084/coronavirus-covid-19-in-the-us/
[7] https://www.statnews.com/2020/11/19/covid19-hospitals-in-half-the-states-facing-massive-staffing-shortage/
[8] https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/05/200515115644.htm
[9]https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/coronavirus/can-coronavirus-cause-heart-damage
[10]https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20200513/complications-on-the-road-to-recovery-after-covid
[11] https://www.advisory.com/daily-briefing/2020/06/02/covid-health-effects
[12]https://www.webmd.com/lung/coronavirus-liver-disease#1
[13]https://www.news-medical.net/news/20200702/Survey-reveals-significant-mental-health-impact-during-COVID-19-pandemic.aspx
[14]https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2020/11/17/covid-vaccines-what-you-need-to-know/?arc404=true
[15]https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/faq.html
[16]https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/US/PST045219
[17]https://news.gallup.com/poll/325208/americans-willing-covid-vaccine.aspx


I'm always looking for new ways to jazz up our breakfast, to give the boys a little bit of extra nutrition before their day begins...and these pancakes hit a home run in our house!
To streamline your morning, you can either mix the batter the night prior, or at least measure out the dry and wet ingredients, and then mix them in the morning.
Whole grains, a vegetable and fruit are all in this recipe...all without dairy or eggs and we used gluten-free flour (regular flour is fine too).
In a large bowl, mix the dry ingredients. Stir well.
In a medium bowl, mix the wet ingredients. Stir well and add to the dry ingredients. Mix until just fully combined.
In a large skillet over medium heat, add a teaspoon of oil or a bit of cooking spray. Add 1/3 cup batter at a time. Cook until the edges look set, about 3 minutes. Flip and cook another 2-3 minutes.