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CompTIA is renowned for offering some of the widely recognized certification courses for IT professionals. Earning CompTIA certification isn't piece of a cake but it requires your dedication & hard work.
If you are an IT professional, then you must be familiar with CompTIA and its certification program. Being a credible vendor, the CompTIA company offers a number of certifications for the beginners and experienced IT specialists. The program includes IT fundamentals and credentials related to network, security, cloud technologies, and Linux. However, the most popular ones are the entry-level certifications, such as A+, Network+, etc. The main advantage of CompTIA certifications is that they are vendor-neutral, which means that the candidate can use the credential working with the products from different companies. Thus, credentials from CompTIA open many doors for IT specialists.
However, very few people understand the advantages of CompTIA certifications, and how they will affect their career. If you are one of them, then you must try to understand more about CompTIA certifications, especially beneficial Network+, and then come to the decision whether opting for it is be a good idea or not. Let's see what this certification can offer us.
What is CompTIA Network+ Certification?
Network+ certification is one of the most-sought-after certification provided by CompTIA. It opens multiple job opportunities for the budding technicians and IT professionals. In order to gain CompTIA Network+ certification, you have to pass certain certification exams which will assess your capability of handling computer networking functions, networking equipment, and troubleshooting network issues. If you want to get more information about this credential, you can visit the official CompTIA website.
Who Can Opt for CompTIA Network+ Certification?
For an IT professional, CompTIA Network+ certification is one of the best ways to kick-start the career. Since this is an entry-level certification, there are no prerequisites to take the exam. Despite saying this, it is important to highlight that this exam is best suited for the IT technicians, network technicians, and other IT professionals who are interested in making their career in the networking field of the industry. It is recommended to have CompTIA A+ certification and a minimum of 9 to 12 months of working experience in networking, as this will help you in passing the performance-based CompTIA Network+ certification exam. Another important detail about Network+ is that this credential can serve as a stepping stone to another core CompTIA certification – Security+.
How Many Exams Do You Need to Pass to Become CompTIA Network+ Certified?
You need to pass only one exam in order to become CompTIA Network+ certified. There are two versions of the exam: N10-006 (the old one) and N10-007 (the new version of N10-006). CompTIA Network+ N10-007 exam was launched in 2018, whereas CompTIA Network+ N10-006 was launched in 2015. It is important to understand that CompTIA certifications are renewed every three years. This means it is better to opt for the new version – N10-007. However, it is considered better to know the exam details of both N10-007 and N10-006 exams.
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CompTIA N10-007 exam has been updated from N10-006 exam and now includes newer hardware concepts, current virtualization methods, new cloud computing models, critical security issues, and the latest networking technologies. In both the, a maximum of 90 questions could be asked in a test of 90-minutes duration. The passing score is also the same in both exams – 720 (on a scale of 100-900). However, the experience recommended earlier was at least 9 months in networking, but now it is better to have 9 to 12 months of experience. The available language for N10-007 exam is English (German, Portuguese, Japanese, and Spanish languages are currently in development). On the other hand, in CompTIA N10-006 exam the available languages are English, Spanish, German, Arabic, Japanese, and French.
If you are planning to take the old version, then you must remember that CompTIA Network+ N10-006 exam measures your skills in the configuring and troubleshooting of network issues of both wired and wireless devices. Apart from this, you will also have to show your skills in virtualization technologies and cloud. The comprehensive information about the topics of both exams can be found on the official CompTIA website.
The available English version is retiring on August 31, 2018, whereas the other languages will retire on January 31, 2019.
How to Pass N10-007 Exam or N10-006 exam?
There are IT training courses available for both exams N10-007 and N10-006. You can buy them and start your preparation. Make sure you do not forget that these exams are performance-based so your knowledge on the fundamental concepts of networking must be clear.
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When you solve N10-007 exam dumps from Prep-Away,you get an idea about the level of the exam. You learn what kind of questions can come in the main exam and so you prepare accordingly. That is why exam dumps of CompTIA Network+ Practice Test and N10-006 are quite helpful in becoming CompTIA Network+ certified.
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Earning IT certification is not at all easy, especially if you try to get CompTIA credential. If you want to attain CompTIA Network+ certification, then you have to pass either N10-007 exam or N10-006 exam. Both versions are valid now. However, it is highly advisable to opt for the newer version as it validates that you have the knowledge and skills in the latest Networking Technologies and new virtualization and hardware method. You can easily pass either of these exams by using the aforementioned preparation materials.
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Welcome to Sligo - Gateway to the Northwest
Sligo is located in the northwest of Ireland, about forty miles from Enniskillen and the border with Northern Ireland, and 135 miles from Dublin. Once a major port city located at the mouth of the Garavogue River, the name Sligo means "Shelly River" in Gaelic.
The city is the 12th largest city in Ireland and the 2nd largest in the West (behind only Galway) with a population of about 20,000. It is also home seat of County Sligo, which has a population of 58,200.
Nestled between majestic Benbulben mountain to the north, ancient tombs of Knocknarea mountain and the Atlantic Ocean to the west, beautiful Lough Gill to the east, and the rugged Ox Mountains to the south, Sligo is one of the most picturesque places in all of Ireland. It's rugged landscapes rival those of tourist destinations like Killarney and Wicklow, but have gone largely un-noticed and therefore, provide the beauty without the crowds!
Like many towns in Ireland, Sligo has changed dramatically in the past 20 years. Local government and businesses have invested millions to build shopping centres, develop derelict areas (especially along the river), construct additional bridges (with another promised), and Sligo continues to redefine itself to meet the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century. Meanwhile, the beauty and traditions that defined Sligo's past, have remained unaltered.
Sligo is more than just a pretty place. As one of the main cities of the West of Ireland, Sligo is host to a wide array of amenities:
Regional and International Business
Cultural and artistic endeavours
Failte go Sligeach! (Welcome to Sligo)
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Sunderland's survival is paramount, says Sebastian Larsson, the inquest can wait
Sunderland face some big questions about their future and relegation-haunted present and recent past, but survival comes first
Sebastian Larsson of Sunderland (Image: Michael Regan/Getty Images)
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The inquest can wait, says Sebastian Larsson.
But it is vital.
Sunderland have endured "too many" relegation battles over the last decade. With Birmingham City but without success, Larsson has had two more.
"I'm sick of them," he said, pained by the mental toll.
Compounding his frustration is what, conversely, could be. The Black Cats' potential for better, and more. For success.
The club has "all the bits and pieces", he believes.
First, though, Wearside must retain its representative in the Premier League.
Sixteenth in the table ahead of today's visit to the Stadium of Light by in-form Leicester City, they stand two points clear of 18th-placed Hull City with three to play, one more than all of their relegation-threatened rivals.
Victory over the Foxes could be enough to stay up.
Then comes that inquest.
Larsson will have his say.
"We need to make sure we stay in the Premier League," said the newly-crowned supporters' player of the year.
"Then the players, whoever the manager is and the people higher up in the club need to have a good look at what needs to be done and what everyone individually needs to do.
"We need more points at the start of a season. It's simple.
"The way we do it is something collectively we have to come up with. I don't have the answers now but I will definitely have a good think myself. I will work out what I need to do and what everyone else needs to do. I will give my opinion.
"Obviously something is not going right and I don't have the answers right now.
"Something has not been right throughout the whole season because we have been in the same situation. We have not been in the bottom three but we have not taken off. Eventually teams below start to win and that's what happened. Now we have had some important games (at Stoke City and Everton, and at home to Southampton) where we have turned up and that tells you we can handle the pressure really well.
"We perform under pressure. We need to make sure we don't end up in that situation again, but that's for the future.
"All we can do is survive again over the next couple of weeks, but this isn't the situation we want to be in.
"It wasn't supposed to be like that again this season, we're not where we were aiming to be, but it's where we have ended up and we have to deal with it.
"All that matters now is staying in the league and we have shown we can do that before. We have to focus on that, not what has gone wrong over the season."
On signing a new contract at Sunderland last summer, Larsson indicated his feeling that the club was heading in the right direction. However...
"That's the frustrating part, it's been like that this season, it's been like that for too many seasons," said Larsson.
"For some reason, we've had chances to move clear of trouble and we haven't taken them. We had stayed pretty much in the same position until a few weeks ago when we dropped into the bottom three.
"We haven't won enough games, it's simple. The table won't lie at the end of the season We have to just make sure we are in the Premier League. It's hard to say why because if we had the answers we wouldn't be in this position again. It's happened for the last few years, its too many.
"I still feel the same way, the club has all the bits and pieces to be successful, the fans, the stadium and the size of the club, but it hasn't happened year after year.
"Once you get into trouble it's difficult to pull away from, but we have picked up a couple of very good wins and that's given us a good chance to stay up again."
Larsson added: "I'm sick of relegation battles.
"Mentally, it's tough more than anything. Everyone knows how much it means to everyone to be in the Premier League. There is such a difference with other leagues money-wise, what it means to the club, the pressure is massive.
"They were both painful (with Birmingham), it's something you don't want to experience and once you've done it you don't want to do it again.
"I don't want to have to re-live that feeling, going away in the summer after relegation is horrible.
"But you have to stay calm and focus on the games, nothing else.
"When you have been there before and you have been successful in terms of survival, it does help. You can draw on those experiences.
"It's about holding your nerve as much as anything, keeping calm, and we have done that in the last couple of games. We have performed when the pressure is on. It will be the same this Saturday against Leicester.
"There have been far too many relegation battles.
"If we survive, the players, the staff, everyone at the club needs to have a real think about where we go from here. But to do that, we have to survive."


Plans for another student housing complex for downtown Columbia are coming closer to realization.
Developers have requested site plan approval for construction of a 99-unit private dormitory and a 27-unit multifamily development to be located at 1328 and 1400 Huger Street, near the SC State Museum. The 4.45-acre Vista site was once the home of the Richland County jail. More recently it was the County's Walter S Jones Sr Magistrate's Court.
The plans were originally presented to Columbia's Design/Development Review Commission (DDRC) in September and Thursday's meeting was the second formal review.
Since September, representatives from 908 Group developers have been addressing concerns raised by existing residents in the Arsenal Hill and Vista neighborhoods about the design, height and placement of some buildings and a parking garage on the site.
The private dormitory would contain a mix of 3-, 4-, and 5-bedroom units for a total of 405 bedrooms in a four-story building and parking garage.
The six-building townhome style development will feature 81 bedrooms spread across 3-bedroom single-family units.
The adjusted design would lower the height of the buildings along Pulaski Street, nestle the parking garage between dormitory buildings, and add sidewalks and lighting along Pulaski Street from Huger to Lady and along the north side of the property.
The DDRC approved the site plan and design adjustments.


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Lend Lease fiscal-year net profit jumps 43%
By Ray Brindal
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CANBERRA (MarketWatch) -- Property and construction company Lend Lease Group (LLC.AU) said Friday its full-year net profit surged 43%, driven by growth across its portfolio of operations in Australia, Asia, Europe and the Americas.
Net profit for the fiscal year ended June 30 rose to A$492.8 million from A$345.6 million in the previous year, just below Merrill Lynch's expectations of A$494.1 million. Revenue fell 15% to A$9.01 billion from A$10.57 billion and the company declared a final dividend of 15 cents a share, taking total dividends for 2010-11 to 35 cents.
Significant progress was made on Lend Lease's strategy last fiscal year, completing the purchase of an infrastructure business in Australia, progressing major projects and focusing on portfolio management, Chief Executive Steve McCann said in a statement.
In Australia, most sectors are presenting attractive opportunities, particularly in infrastructure, and there are strong market fundamentals in Asia but the economic outlook in the U.S. and Europe remains uncertain, he said.
"We are well on our way to delivering on our return on equity target of 15% over the medium term," McCann said.


Honestly, if WWE and its Chairman of the Board said that they will turn Nakamura into hell, WWE Universe will absolutely reject it. Shinsuke Nakamura was never put in that predicament where he will be the enemy. However, WWE's magic seems to work. Whoever saw the great potential of Shinsuke being a heel deserves a raise.
Say goodbye to the "The Rising Sun" anthem and let us all welcome "The Shadow of the sun" theme. The sudden change is actually fitting considering that Nakamura is now tagged as the best heel superstar in WWE.
It didn't happen overnight, but it did happen in the greatest stage of them all which is "Wrestlemania." The Phenomenal AJ Styles should also be given some credit due to the way he sells and counters Nakamura's antics.
Is the "Shadow of The Sun" really better than "The Rising Sun?" It really depends on what the fans' perception is. If they cannot accept the fact that Nakamura is now a heel, then the original theme is better. But if they like the change that happened, then "Shadow of the Sun" is considered on the Top 10 Heel Song List for a WWE Superstar.
The original beat, the violin, the Japanese harmony is still there, but it is "darker?" As a heel, it is a must for WWE to create a music where it imposes power, fear, and annihilation. The great thing about it was that the WWE Universe can still sing to it. It has some Japanese lyrics, but the rhythm and hymn are still the same. The drumbeat and the power chords made it edgy. Currently, it has 974K hits on YouTube and it will surely close out to a million at the end of the day.
The Greatest Royal Rumble which is strongly advertised by WWE will have several matches.
This could also be the perfect time for Shinsuke Nakamura to dethrone The Phenomenal AJ Styles and become the new WWE Champion. Their Wrestlemania Dream Match isn't that great and according to some insiders, they purposely did it since the character building wasn't enough. At that time, the WWE Universe was divided as two "faces" of the franchise are battling in a single stage.
Shinsuke has reinvented himself, which makes him more deadly. It is no secret on why he is called "The King of Strong Style".
As a "face," he shows respect and class every time he wrestles. Things are a little bit different now. He showed his vile, devilish dark side which younger viewers don't appreciate. Well, except, for the WWE fans who have watched wrestling since they were a kid.


The paintings and drawings that I make are directly informed by the landscape . Pen drawings made as sketches on site and then worked up in the studio using projection. Reference collected from the land: mosses, stones , lichens and bones. Have all formed a series of abstract canvases that are painted purely from the object but which, in a change of scale, form worlds of their own.


With the fascination for flower arranging in post war years, the Hampshire Floral Decoration Society was formed in 1954, becoming the Flower Arrangement Association of Wessex in 1960 and finally the Wessex & Jersey Area of NAFAS in 1982. The Area Newsletter (1973), re-named 'Window on Wessex' after three issues, is now a substantial magazine containing essential Area and National information for its members. The first of two junior flower clubs were set up in 2000 in Jersey. Since its conception, the Area has undertaken numerous flower festivals and exhibitions including Winchester, Salisbury and Portsmouth Cathedrals, raising money for worthy causes and has been privileged to be the host Area for the NAFAS national flower arranging competitions and two National Assemblies, on the Isle of Wight and Jersey. From five enthusiastic groups the area now consists of 70 clubs and around 3000 members.
Wessex & Jersey Area of NAFAS clubs welcome visitors and new members. The Area includes Hampshire, South Wiltshire, a small part of east Dorset, the Isle of Wight, and Jersey.
Tickets for events organised by the Area are usually only available to members of clubs affiliated to NAFAS. For more details of events listed or tickets, please contact the Area Secretary.


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BIO PREMIERES NEW ORIGINAL TALK AND MUSIC PERFORMANCE SHOW "THE CHRIS ISAAK HOUR"
HOSTED BY GRAMMY NOMINATED SINGER/SONGWRITER CHRIS ISAAK SERIES DEBUTS THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26 AT 10PM ET/ 11PM PT AND WILL FEATURE
TRISHA YEARWOOD, STEVIE NICKS AND GLEN CAMPBELL AMONG FIRST GUESTS
New York, NY JANUARY 27, 2009 Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Chris Isaak will host BIO's new original series, "The Chris Isaak Hour" debuting on Thursday, February 26 at 10pm ET/ 11pm PT. Each weekly one hour episode will feature one of music's most popular artists in an intimate studio setting.
"On my show artists get to talk and really get to know my guests and the sound is always great. On most TV shows, artists are asked one question at the end of the show and the sound is a bit shaky," said Chris Isaak. "I also get to share in the thrill of meeting and performing with great artists like Glen Campbell one week and Michael Buble the next. I'm having a blast."
"Chris Isaak is one of the most engaging and talented performers in show business," said Tom Moody, Senior Vice President Program Planning & Acquisitions, A&E Network & BIO. "He is intelligent and funny and has an amazing rapport with his guests in both conversations and musical performances."
Through a blend of storytelling and performance, each guest will be interviewed by Isaak and relive the highs and lows of their careers. Whether it's a spontaneous acoustical performance with Chris during an interview or their full band live on stage, each artist will perform their own material and the songs of those who inspired them. The show's fresh tone and retro style are driven by the singular talent of host Chris Isaak. Intelligent, thoughtful and sometimes irreverent, Isaak's special gift is creating an atmosphere that puts his guests completely at ease.
The series premiere will feature Trisha Yearwood, and will include the first ever performance of Breaking Apart, a duet from Isaak's new album. Additional guests include Stevie Nicks, Smashing Pumpkins, Chicago, Glen Campbell, Michael Buble and Yusuf Islam (formerly Cat Stevens).
Isaak previously starred in the critically acclaimed "The Chris Isaak Show" which ran for three seasons. Known for his legendary live shows with his longtime band Silvertone, Isaak has released nine extraordinary albums and been nominated twice for a Grammy. He has also acted in several motion pictures including, Silence of the Lambs, Married to the Mob and Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me. Even his hair has its own fan club. Chris Isaak's new CD of original tunes "Mr. Lucky" is scheduled to be released simultaneously with "The Chris Isaak Hour" on Reprise Records.
"The Chris Isaak Hour" is produced for BIO by Scott Sternberg Productions. Executive Producers are Scott Sternberg, Patrick Murphy, Chris Isaak and Sheryl Louis. Executive producers for BIO are Robert Sharenow, Tom Moody and Andy Berg.
At BIO, we prove that the truth about people is always more entertaining than fiction. BIO is about real people and their real lives: up close and personal, gritty and provocative, always unfiltered. BIO original series uncover the real drama in people stories: everyday situations with a twist; celebrities going off-script; people-centric crime stories and paranormal events. In addition to being the exclusive home to the Emmy-Award winning Biography series, the dynamic blend of original and acquired series on BIO includes I Survived, Final 24, Psychic Investigators, the William Shatner hosted talk show, Shatner's Raw Nerve and The Chris Isaak Hour an upcoming one-hour program hosted by Chris Isaak. The 24-hour network is now available in more than 52 million households. The BIO web site is located at www.bio.com.
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More info about the show Stevie will be on....
From the Chris Isaak Blog (Link)
"We did our good friend Stevie Nicks she brought her guitar player the mighty Waddy Wachtel . We got to know them from the tour we did with them last year . I remember during that tour I was listening to the radio and heard "It's so easy to fall in love " by Linda Rhonstadt and when I heard the guitar solo I thought that has to be Waddy . So I asked him and he said that it was him and he sang me his guitar solo !!
We did "Red River valley" which Stevie killed and we did Rickie Nelson's" it's late ""
Thanks to RockALittle250 for the heads up on this
Labels: Chris Isaak Hour, Stevie Nicks


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The Building Site 4 in 1 Junior Bedding Bundle has everything you need to make the transition from cot to toddler bed. The bundle includes a 3.5 tog quilt and pillow as well as a fun construction themed duvet cover and pillowcase. Everything in this bedding bundle is machine washable and can be tumble dried on a low heat.


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Single-Family-Owned 1959 DeSoto Firedome Sedan
Bid to $16,000 on 7/24/20 84Comments
MakeDesoto
OriginAmerican
Seller: zubesimportauto
Location: San Luis Obispo, California 93401
Chassis: M431101126
65k Miles Shown, TMU
383ci V8
Torque-Flite Push-Button Automatic Transmission
Surf Green/White Roof
Green Vinyl/Cloth Interior
Edelbrock Carburetor and Intake
Single-Family-Owned
Factory Manual
Additional Charges From This Dealer: USD $65 Document Fee
Listed by zubesimportauto, bid to $16,000
Current Bid: $13
This 1959 DeSoto Firedome sedan was purchased new in Oregon and has remained with the family of its original owner. Power comes from a 383ci V8 paired with a three-speed Torque-Flite push-button automatic transmission, and the exterior is finished in green with a white roof over a green vinyl and cloth interior. Equipment includes an AM radio, front disc brakes, electronic ignition, and chrome wheels with whitewall tires. The cylinder heads were rebuilt in 2018, and an Edelbrock carburetor and intake manifold were installed around this time. This Firedome is now offered on consignment by the selling dealer with prior registration cards, service records, and photographs from the original family, along with an owner's manual, two keys, factory literature, spare parts, and a clean California title in the name of the family's trust.
The exterior is finished in Surf Green with a white roof and features a chrome driver-side mirror, trim, front and rear bumpers, and Firedome badging. The seller reports that the driver-side front fender and rear passenger-side door have been repainted. A chip is noted in the windshield, though an uninstalled replacement item will be included in the sale. Close-up photos showing the condition of the paint, lenses, and trim can be seen in the gallery below.
Chrome wheels with matching hubcaps are wrapped in Coker Classic wide whitewall tires. The brake system has been upgraded with front discs from a Chrysler New Yorker and rear drums from a Plymouth Fury, along with a master cylinder and TCI booster from a 1978 Chevrolet Corvette.
The front and rear bench seats feature lap belts and are trimmed in green vinyl and cloth. The seller reports that the carpeting has been replaced, and the seat bottoms and arm rests are said to have been reupholstered with NOS material by Ron Mangus Hot Rod Interiors of Southern California. A factory AM radio is fitted in the green-painted dash, which is covered by a carpeted mat.
A green two-spoke steering wheel frames a horizontal 120-mph speedometer along and a coolant temperature gauge. The five-digit odometer shows just over 65k miles and is believed to have rolled over once. The seller notes that the fuel gauge, horn, and analog clock do not function.
The 383ci V8 was rebuilt in 1993, while the cylinder heads were reportedly rebuilt and a valve adjustment was carried out in 2018. An Edelbrock intake manifold and four-barrel carburetor are also said to have been installed two years ago, along with electronic ignition and replacement exhaust gaskets and spark plugs.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a three-speed Torque-Flite push-button automatic transmission that was rebuilt in 2010. Additional underbody photos are available in the gallery below.
Service records, prior registration cards, various photographs from the original owners, and factory literature will accompany the vehicle. A video tour has been provided by the seller and can be seen below.
Videos of a cold-start and of the car at idle can both be seen below.


Eric was struggling to breathe. He had fallen off a ladder and thought that he may have broken some ribs. When he went to the hospital he found out it was much worse. But, God wasn't finished with him yet. Through faith, the support of his church and his favorite radio station to keep him grounded he is still here to share his story.


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I palleschi, detti anche bigi, furono i sostenitori della fazione dei Medici a Firenze. Il nome derivava dallo stemma della famiglia Medici, contenente sei cerchi o palle.

Storia
Massimo d'Azeglio, nel suo "Niccolò de' Lapi; ovvero, i Palleschi e i Piagnoni" dice con molta chiarezza: la parte di quelli tra i cittadini che erano saliti in reputazione, ed arricchitesi all'ombra di Casa Medici... era detta Pallesca (D'Azeglio, 1866).

Il 26 aprile del 1478, dopo l'uccisione di Giuliano de' Medici e il ferimento di Lorenzo, al grido 'Libertà, libertà!' di Jacopo de' Pazzi la popolazione fiorentina rispondeva 'Palle, palle!", con chiaro riferimento allo stemma della famiglia Medici e, in senso lato, ai palleschi loro sostenitori. Racconta Aldo Arcangeli, nel suo "Il Castello di Strozzavolpe" che Jacopo Bracciolini, segretario di Girolamo Riario e coinvolto nella congiura, fu appiccato dai Palleschi per la congiura dei Pazzi (Arcangeli, 1960).

Altrettanto definita è la rivalità tra i Palleschi, sostenitori appunto dei Medici, e i Piagnoni, seguaci del Savonarola. Dice infatti il D'Azeglio nell'opera citata: le parti de' Piagnoni e de' Palleschi inconciliabili per odi vecchi e per fresche ingiurie tenean divisa la città (D'Azeglio, 1866).

L'equivalenza Palleschi=sostenitori dei Medici è confermata dal foglio di Niccolò Machiavelli "Il ricordo ai Palleschi del 1512", un appello rivolto ai Palleschi - tornati a Firenze da un esilio quasi ventennale - a favore del gonfaloniere a vita Piero Soderini 'cacciato dal governo della Repubblica di Firenze' (Vivanti, 1997). Lo stesso Soderini, peraltro, quando era al potere etichettò come "Palleschi" i nemici della Repubblica ed anche altrove si diceva, della città di Firenze, "eranvi in essa i Palleschi che, per utilità propria, di restituire all'obbedienza di Clemente la Città del continuo macchinavano".

In realtà, scomparso il Savonarola, gli interessi dei Palleschi cominciano a differenziarsi da quelli dei Medici, come testimonia Benedetto Varchi (Firenze 1503-1565) nella sua "Storia Fiorentina", a proposito dello scontento dei Palleschi nei confronti del Papa Clemente VII Medici (Varchi, 1857). Nonostante questo, le sorti dei Palleschi rimangono sempre collegate a quelle della famiglia Medici, come ad esempio durante l'assedio di Carlo V, quando il Collegio dei Quaranta inasprì la propria funzione di polizia politica per colpire 'i nemici di dentro le mura', cioè quei Palleschi fautori dei Medici che erano rimasti nella città (Bertelli, 1986).

Molti di essi preferirono allora andarsene alla volta di Venezia, Bologna o Roma per non essere vessati, arrestati e per non subire, in sostanza, quelle violenze che descrive il D'Azeglio nel "Niccolò de' Lapi" (D'Azeglio, 1866).

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Bibliografia
 F. Serafino Montorio, Lo Zodiaco di Maria, Napoli 1715.
 Benedetto Varchi, Storia Fiorentina, Felice Le Monnier, Firenze 1857.
 Massimo d'Azeglio, Niccolò de' Lapi, ovvero, i Palleschi e i Piagnoni, Felice Le Monnier, Firenze 1866.
 Sergio Bertelli, Franco Cardini, Elvira Galbero Zorzi, Le Corti Italiane del Rinascimento, Mondadori, Milano 1986.
 Aldo Arcangeli, Il castello di Strozzavolpe, Ed. Nencini, Poggibonsi 1960.
 Niccolò Machiavelli, Opere, vol. I, a cura di Corrado Vivanti, Einaudi-Gallimard, Torino 1997.

Voci correlate
 Arrabbiati
 Compagnacci
 Piagnoni

Storia di Firenze

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Q: Current request is not of type MultipartHttpServletRequest I'm trying to send an image + object from Angular to Spring Boot but everytime I try I get this error:
Current request is not of type [org.springframework.web.multipart.MultipartHttpServletRequest]

This is my Angular code:
addPostWithIMG(image: File, postRequest: PostRequest): Subscription {
const headers = new HttpHeaders();
headers.append('Content-Type', ' multipart/form-data content');
var file: FormData = new FormData();
file.append('file', image);
file.append('postRequest', JSON.stringify(postRequest));
console.log(file)
return this.http.post<PostRequest>(`${this.baseUrl + "multi"}`, file, {headers: headers}).subscribe({
  next: (data: any) => {
    console.log(data)
  },
  error: (err: any) => {
    console.error(err)
  },
  complete: () => {
    console.log("Done")
  }
});

}
This my Spring Boot side:
  @PostMapping(path = "multi")
public String multi(MultipartHttpServletRequest request) throws IOException {
    String postJSON = request.getParameter("postRequest");
    PostRequest = new Gson().fromJson(post, PostRequest.class);
    MultipartFile file = request.getFile("file");
    Binary files = new Binary(file.getBytes());
    File fileToSave = new File("Post/src/main/resources/" + postRequest.getPostId() + ".png");
    log.info("file: {}", fileToSave.getAbsolutePath());
    if (!fileToSave.exists()) {
        log.info("file created: {}", fileToSave);
        fileToSave.createNewFile();
    } else {
        log.info("file already exist: {}", fileToSave);
    }
    // Try-with-resource
    try (OutputStream out = new FileOutputStream(fileToSave.getAbsolutePath())) {
        out.write(files.getData());
        out.flush();
    } catch (IOException e) {
        e.printStackTrace();
    }

    return "Image saved";
}

Can Anyone help me to find the reason of thi exception
Thank you very much

A: Try to don't add:
headers.append('Content-Type', ' multipart/form-data content');

The web will automatically set for you

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Homeland Security Already Hiring 1,000 Employees to Carry Out Obama Amnesty
Stephen Dinan, Washington Times, December 3, 2014
Department of Homeland Security officials wasted little time in ramping up for President Obama's amnesty, posting 1,000 job openings the day after his announcement and announcing it already has space for hundreds of employees at a new location in Arlington, Virginia–an indication that it had laid its plans well before Mr. Obama's announcement.
And even though Mr. Obama said his policy is temporary, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is hiring the employees for permanent positions, at salaries of up to $157,000 a year, according to the job postings listed on the official federal jobs website.
"USCIS is taking steps to open a new operational center in Crystal City, a neighborhood in Arlington, Virginia, to accommodate about 1,000 full-time, permanent federal and contract employees in a variety of positions and grade levels," the agency said in an internal email to employees on Monday. "The initial workload will include cases filed as a result of the executive actions on immigration announced on Nov. 20, 2014."
But Ken Palinkas, head of the labor union that represents USCIS employees, said he couldn't see any way that the agency could hire enough good people in time to process the millions of applications that are expected.
"I can't see how they could," he told The Washington Times. "I think what they're leaning toward is just getting the paperwork done regardless of who does it. You have to vet these people."
The employees will need to undergo checks, and some will require security clearances, which is an even longer process.
Louis D. Crocetti Jr., who used to run USCIS's fraud unit until he retired in 2011, said for the agency to properly ramp up its new policy, hire and train staff would take about a year. That's far longer than the time frame the Obama administration has talked about.
"I don't see how they could possibly recruit, hire, screen, go through all the national security background checks and train everyone within six months," said Mr. Crocetti, who is now principal at the Immigration Integrity group. "That would be a very, very steep challenge, one that could only result in consequences of poorly trained staff."
Mr. Crocetti said fraud will be a major problem for the new amnesty–though just how big is anyone's guess, because the administration has turned a blind eye to those warnings, he said.
On Tuesday, while testifying to Congress, Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson acknowledged that fraud was a concern.
"Fraudulent applications have the potential to undermine the whole process," he told the House Committee on Homeland Security. "In the planning for the implementation, I want to be sure that we take a hard look at best practices to avoid fraudulent applications, fraudulent misuse of the program. That's a priority of mine."
Of the 1,000 new jobs USCIS has advertised for, seven are designated as part of the fraud-detection unit. Their pay ranges from $75,621 a year to $138,136 a year, according to the job postings.
Immigration services officers fresh out of school are slated to make as little as $34,415, while top-level supervisors will make up to $157,100 a year. The postings said there are "many vacancies" for those high-level jobs.
Topics: Amnesty, Immigration, Immigration Law Enforcement
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Death Note és una sèrie d'anime basada en el manga del mateix nom, escrit per Tsugumi Ohba i dibuixat per Takeshi Obata. Està dirigida per Tetsurō Araki i produïda per Nippon Television, Shūeisha, D.N. Dream Partners y VAP;. La sèrie va començar el 3 d'octubre de 2006 i va acabar el 26 de juny de 2007. Consta de 37 episodis.

La sèrie se centra en Light Yagami, un estudiant de secundària que troba un quadern de mort («Death Note»), que és capaç de matar persones si s'hi escriuen els noms i el propietari visualitza mentalment la cara de la persona que vol assassinar. En Light vol eliminar a tots els criminals i crear un món on no existeixi la maldad, però els seus plans es veuran amenaçats per l'L, un famós detectiu privat.

La sèrie es va emetre al Canal 3XL.

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LESSER Rechtsanwälte is a legal practice in Baden-Baden with subsidiaries in Achern and Gernsbach (Germany). It has 6 working lawyers: lawyer Siegfried Walther, lawyer Henning Laspeyres, lawyer / specialized lawyer for Employment Law / specialized lawyer for Landlord, Tenant and Home Ownership Law Dr. Patrick Bruns, lawyer / specialized lawyer for Employment Law / specialized lawyer for Administrative Law Hanno Herrmann, lawyer / specialized lawyer for Inheritance Law / specialized lawyer für Traffic Law Benedikt Jaeschke and lawyer Kerstin Heidemann. So the lawyers handle mandates as specialists in nearly all matters of law, especially the Employment Law and also the Civil Law. Kerstin Heidemann specialises in legal issues regarding Family Law and Foreign Law. However, that does not mean the practice only deals in the above areas. Civil Law covers a large legal area including Contractual Rights, Compensation Rights, and Law regarding Rented Property, Building Law, Traffic Law, Administrative Law and also Medical Liability. The offer of advice and representation is on the understanding that the Company or citizen is covered by the judicial court system in and around Baden-Baden. The practice acts as a lawyer for the whole family or the whole enterprise and therefore endeavours to reject as few as possible client enquiries. For the practice to offer an extensive range of services they maintain close contact to specialists e.g.: in the area of Administrative Law they work further with clients who have International Concerns. As the practice is near to the German-French Border they are familiar with all the facts regarding French language. If it is necessary to appear before the French courts or authorities then the practice will switch all proceedings to a partner lawyer in France. In Baden-Baden and the vicinity many Companies and citizens are from the CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States). The practice has many Russian speaking clients and therefore works closely together with Russian lawyers when e.g.: a document is required or needs to be prepared especially in Russian.
Alongside the representation of all German Courts (with the exception of the Federal Supreme Court) the legal practice also offers extra judicial services including formulation of Contractual Agreements, accompanying the client to general meetings, local hearings or visits to authorities, also assistance with Company Restructuring, Business Formation and the setting up of Trusts. Furthermore, the lawyers are regularly acting as mediators for official legal issues for the Districts of Baden-Baden, Achern and Gernsbach.
To fulfil all of the legal activity listed above the practice is equipped with Specialist Software. When required, it is also possible for all communication with the client (in encoded form) to be completed over the internet. The practice can also offer freelance Investigation service via a third party.
For reference the practice has at its disposal a comprehensive up to date library, a Juris-Online and a Beck-Online Connection. This provides a source of information for all published court decisions, written papers by legal professionals and law school published journals. This assists in making it possible to produce quality, high standard work normally offered only by large legal practices. Alongside the legal activities of the practice it also operates a Quality Management System to the Certification Standard ISO EN 9001:2000.
Due to the manageable size of the practice the prices remain moderate. This makes our services also an interesting prospect to Companies that larger firms leave unrepresented.


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Cassidy International Airport
Cassidy International Airport, Kiribati
The first month of the winter, December, is also a hot month in Cassidy International Airport, Kiribati, with average temperature fluctuating between 31°C (87.8°F) and 24°C (75.2°F).
March through December, with an average high-temperature of 31°C (87.8°F), are the warmest months.
In Cassidy International Airport, it is raining for 14 days, with typically 50mm (2") of accumulated precipitation. In Cassidy International Airport, Kiribati, during the entire year, the rain falls for 148 days and collects up to 1053mm (41.5") of precipitation.
January through April, August through December, with an average sea temperature of 27°C (80.6°F), are months with the coldest seawater in Cassidy International Airport, Kiribati.
Note: For swimming, diving, and other water activities, temperatures between 25°C (77°F) and 29°C (84.2°F) are perceived as very enjoyable and pleasurable for prolonged periods without feeling uncomfortable.
Months with the shortest days are January, November and December, with an average of 12h of daylight.
The average sunshine in December is 14h.
Months with the highest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 12. Months with the lowest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 12. A UV Index of 11, and more, symbolizes an excessive health risk from unsafe exposure to the UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 12 in December interpret into the following advice:
Practice all essential precautions. Protection against sun damage is crucial. The Sun's UV radiation is most powerful between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. To the extent possible, limit exposure to the direct sun during these hours. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Even on cloudy days, a sunscreen with a minimum 30 sun protection factor should be generously applied and frequently re-applied, including after every swim or outdoor exercise. Caution! The reflection of sand and water significantly increases the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
What is the warmest month in Cassidy International Airport?
Warmest months in Cassidy International Airport are March through December, with an average high-temperature of 31°C (87.8°F).
What is the temperature in December in Cassidy International Airport?
The average high-temperature, in December, in Cassidy International Airport, Kiribati, is 31°C (87.8°F), while the average low-temperature is 24°C (75.2°F).
How much does it rain in Cassidy International Airport in December?
In Cassidy International Airport, Kiribati, during December, the rain falls for 14 days and regularly aggregates up to 50mm (2") of precipitation.
What are the months with the coldest sea water in Cassidy International Airport?
January through April, August through December, with an average sea temperature of 27°C (80.6°F), are months with the coldest seawater in Cassidy International Airport.
What is the water temperature in December in Cassidy International Airport?
In December, the average sea temperature is 27°C (80.6°F). Water temperature between 25°C (77°F) and 29°C (84.2°F) is regarded as very warm and enjoyable by all. With these temperatures, water activities are pleasurable, without feeling uncomfortable for prolonged periods.
What is the month with the shortest days in Cassidy International Airport?
Months with the shortest days in Cassidy International Airport are January, November and December, with an average of 12h of daylight.
What is the average length of the day in December in Cassidy International Airport?
In Cassidy International Airport, Kiribati, the average length of the day in December is 12h.
How many hours of sunshine does Cassidy International Airport have in December?
The average sunshine in December in Cassidy International Airport, Kiribati, is 14h.
What is the month with the highest UV index in Cassidy International Airport?
Months with the highest UV index in Cassidy International Airport, Kiribati, are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 12.
What are the months with the lowest UV index in Cassidy International Airport?
January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the lowest UV index in Cassidy International Airport.
How high is the UV index in December in Cassidy International Airport?
In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Cassidy International Airport, Kiribati, is 12. A UV Index of 11, and more, symbolizes an extreme health vulnerability from the exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
Average high temperature in December: 31°C
Warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (31°C).
Months with the lowest average high temperature are January and February (30°C).
Average low temperature in December: 24°C
Months with the highest average low temperature are January, February, March and April (25°C).
Coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (24°C).
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (168mm).
The driest month (with the lowest rainfall) is October (37mm).
Months with the highest number of rainy days are January and March (17 days).
Months with the lowest number of rainy days are June and August (9 days).
Average sea temperature in December: 27°C
Best months for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) are May, June and July (28°C).
Coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are January, February, March, April, August, September, October, November and December (27°C).
Average daylight in December: 12h
Months with the longest days are April, May, June, July and August (Average daylight: 12.2h).
Months with shortest days are January, November and December (Average daylight: 12h).
Average sunshine in December: 14h
Months with most sunshine are January and March (Average sunshine: 17h).
Months with least sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 9).
Average UV index in December: 12
Months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 12).
Months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 12).
Weather Atlas: Cassidy International Airport, Kiribati - December weather forecast and climate information. Cassidy International Airport, Kiribati - December weather averages including high and low temperatures, humidity, rainfall, snowfall, daylight, sunshine, UV index, and sea temperature. [1285430]


Country music legend and Mississippi native, Marty Stuart, has made it his mission to preserve and pass down country music culture and history. Stuart has spent decades carefully collecting and archiving over 20,000 country music artifacts in hopes of creating an environment where the past, present, and future of the genre can converge. When it came time to share these plan with the public, Marty Stuart enlisted the help of The Cirlot Agency to publicly announce his plans for a hometown museum, concert venue, and educational center in downtown Philadelphia, Mississippi.
The Cirlot Agency recommended a hometown celebration, Mississippi State Capitol press conference, and Governor's Mansion reception to announce the new development. In the months following the announcement, the Agency continues to provide assistance through strategic planning and the creation of collateral material designed to bring awareness to the initiative and promote fundraising efforts.
In order to help promote this initiative, The Cirlot Agency developed collateral materials designed to reflect Marty Stuart's Congress of Country Music's dedication to the preservation of legendary artifacts and history. The Agency created a unique branded look and logo, crafted a mission statement, and created a brochure and fundraising notebook explaining the purpose and vision of Marty Stuart's Congress of Country Music. Customized to Stuart's specifications and needs, the fundraising notebook details all aspects of the Congress of Country Music and serves an aid in explaining the project to potential donors. The Agency planned and executed a hometown event in Philadelphia, as well as a press conference at the Mississippi State Capitol, to launch the initiative. The Agency continues to coordinate media and provide communications strategy, on-site event support and additional creative collateral, as needed.
The January 1, 2018, Press Conference was well-attended by the media and state and local government officials. The Cirlot Agency's public relations efforts and on-site media coordination helped Marty Stuart's Congress of Country Music receive nearly $500,000 in media coverage. Marty Stuart's Congress of Country Music is positioned as a unique educational and cultural landmark in the eyes of the public, potential donors, and state lawmakers. The Agency will continue to support Stuart and his efforts throughout the completion of his Congress of Country Music.


The decision, made unanimously by the National Biodiesel Board's governing board, consolidates under one tent the larger biodiesel industry with the younger and smaller renewable diesel industry, creating a stronger and more effective voice for both.
Dutch company FirmTec will deliver a biodiesel plant capable of producing 100 percent green product. The client is the Indonesian company Waterland and the biodiesel will be produced with the aid of enzymes and ethanol, using camelina oil.
More than 100 biodiesel advocates from across the country are visiting Capitol Hill today urging Congress to support a strong RFS. Participants include biodiesel producers, distributors and feedstock suppliers representing more than two dozen states.
Northcore Technologies Inc. announced the signing of a letter of intent with Cielo Gold Corp. to purchase certain assets that include the Blue Horizon demo plant and related technology. The plant is designed to make renewable diesel from MSW.
Pacific Biodiesel Technologies announced that Samuel Millington has been installed as CEO for the Maui-based company. Millington, a long time Hawaii resident, joins PBT with years of experience in the for-profit, nonprofit and public service sectors.
Making the point that consumers and taxpayers are better protected by a diverse supply of transportation fuels, the NBB unveiled a new television advertising campaign this week. The 30-second commercial is airing on national television networks.
U.S. Energy Initiatives executives visited Methes Energies' 13 MMgy biodiesel facility in Sombra, Ontario, Canada, recently. The purpose of the trip was to see Methes' multifeedstock biodiesel process technology in action and discuss opportunities.
The ruling set aside CARB's deferment of formulating NOx mitigation measures, if NOx increases from biodiesel are shown to exist. If CARB defers, it must commit to specific performance criteria. CARB can avoid this by proving no mitigation is needed.
Elizabeth Frick, a recent graduate of Eagan High School in Eagan, Minn., is the first place winner of the 2013 Clean Air Choice Biodiesel Essay Scholarship. Frick will receive a $1,000 scholarship as she continues her education at university.
A fire started last weekend at the Eko Compost site in Maui, shutting down the Central Maui Landfill - Refuse & Recycling Center, the Olowalu Recycling & Refuse Convenience Center, and Pacific Biodiesel's grease collection facility earlier this week.
In May, Faridabad, India-based IndianOil announced it has successfully demonstrated coprocessing jatropha oil with petroleum crude in existing diesel hydrotreating units at the Chennai Petroleum Corp. Ltd. refinery in Manali, Himachal Pradesh, India.
Syntroleum Corp. filed suit against Neste Oil Singapore Pte Ltd. with the High Court of Singapore asserting its Singapore Patent No. 169053 issued May 31 entitled "Hydrocracking Process for Biological Feedstocks and Hydrocarbons Produced Therefrom."
The agreement is contingent on Cellana's future production capacity and on compliance with future biofuel legislation in the EU and U.S., among other things. Cellana expects to be able to produce algae oil on a commercial scale by late 2015.


Question 1: Do I do it myself?
Question 2: Do I have the time?
Question 3: What is my time worth?
Question 4: Is my time better spent on other things?
Question 5: Do I have the knowledge and skills to do it right?
Question 6: Do I have the time to stay up to date in critical knowledge?
Question 7: What if I screw up the site?
Question 8: Is this something I really want to do along with my regular work?
Question 9: Will this take me away from my family?
Question 10: Is this worth the cost of NOT hiring or outsourcing?
Question 11: Will this diminish my capabilities at being effective that my primary job?
Question 12: Do I sub out part of it and do the rest myself?
Question 13: Do I delegate in-House or use sub-contractors?
Question 14: What parts do I do myself?
Question 15: What work can be given to the other person(s)?
Question 16: How do I ensure that all the sub-contractors are working in unison together?
Question 17: How do I know who to blame if my search marketing or optimization doesn't work?
Question 18: Do I hire someone to do it?
Question 19: Do I pay someone to learn search marketing on the job?
Question 20: Do I have the resources to teach or pay someone to learn the craft?
Question 21: Will I have to pay for additional resources such as conferences, books, etc.?
Question 22: What if someone learns it and leaves?
Question 23: What if I can't find someone capable of learning the craft?
Question 24: What if they screw up my site or get me thrown out of the search engines?
Question 25: Do I hire someone with experience?
Question 26: How much is that going to cost me?
Question 27: How do I know they can do what they claim?
Question 28: Will they have all the skills necessary?
Question 29: Will I have to pay additional dollars as they sub-contract out specialty work?
Question 30: How much will I have to pay to keep their knowledge current?
Question 31: Will they expect to attend all the major SEO trade shows?
Question 32: What if the SEO engages in "black hat" activities that screw up my site or get me thrown out of the search engines?
Question 33: Do I hire a firm or a consultant?
Question 34: Do I hire a SEM consultant?
Question 35: Can a consultant do everything I need or do I have to do it myself?
Question 36: Will a consultant have all the skills necessary to complete the job?
Question 37: Will the consultant sub work out to other consultants?
Question 38: Will I be forced to pay additional fees sub-contractors?
Question 39: Will a consultant spend enough quality time on my account?
Question 40: Will I be able to get a hold of a consultant when I need them during business hours?
Question 41: Do I Hire an SEM Firm?
Question 42: Will a firm have qualified people working on my account?
Question 43: Will a firm have too many clients to give me quality time?
Question 44: Does the size of the firm matter to me?
Question 45: Is the firm a "ranking factory" or will they be sure to pay attention to my needs?
Question 46: How responsive will my search marketing firm be with my concerns?
Question 47: Will my calls and emails get answered?
Question 48: How much should search marketing cost?
Question 49: What should be included in my campaign?
Question 50: What should not be included in my campaign?
Question 51: What will my payment plan?
Question 52: Will I get the return on my investment?
Question 53: How soon should I expect to see results?
Question 54: What kind of results should I expect?
Question 55: Will I have to give up too much control of my site?
Question 56: Am I willing to give out sensitive site access information?
Question 57: Will I implement recommendations as they are provided?
Question 58: Can I veto recommendations and still expect results?
Question 59: Will I be expected to do anything?
Question 60: How much will I have to be involved?
Question 61: How much will I be allowed to be involved?
I think with these questions one will know if time, resources and money are well spent.
Doing an efficient and effective SEO is important!
I wonder how one can prepare this much questions on a topic. You really great. Thank you for sharing this question.
Good post, just wanted to share a couple of thoughts.
#1 Good business professionals usually working for larger and mid-sized companies are increasingly becoming more savvy individuals. They know whether they need to in-source or outsource given internal resources & budget constraints. They should also be familiar with the RFP process in finding a good vendor.
#2 If you are small business owner thinking about doing it yourself and have no knowledge of the field, my suggestion would be to buy search engine advertising to see if your business model lends itself well to search marketing. Its likely the cheapest alternative.
I just completed the most effective SEO campaign in the world. My advice to newbies...stay away from SEO companies that charge like $500.00 or more for their services. They usually stink, bottom line. Once you learn how to do it yourself for FREE, you will be so much better off trust me.
Strongly agree with Christian. We used to spent a lot to SEO company.
I'd agree to disagree. I won't try to fix my car myself, I'll do more damage and still end up needing to call a mechanic! Agreed however that if you're on a shoestring budget that sometimes a DIY approach is a good one. It's all about ROI, what is your time worth vs what you might earn in return. Sometimes letting someone else do the job is quicker, better and has a better return. Of course there's no need to call a tow truck if you've just got a flat (and you've been maintaining the spare).
I'll agree with Robert. Anybody who thinks that SEOs should not charge more than $500 is either incredibly naive and they don't know more than the most basic SEO, or they are in an incredibly low competition area where only the most basic SEO is needed.
I have just completed the most effective SEO campaign in the world. My advice to newbies... I have found a tool on http://www.eziseo.com that will perform a traffic website conversion calculations and tell you ROI for your volume of visitors.
We need to come up with a list of questions that are typical for a prospect also. Those are questions a skilled marketeer would ask but how about a newbie?
Stan and Christian's way of thinking has been brought upon us by unscrupulus SEO vendors looking for a fast buck - and you should avoid these guys. If your vendor suggests SEO is a one time - get it done and forget it expenditure - stay away.
On the flip side, if your vendor really wants to form a long term relationship understanding your business, market position and direction, you have found a good one. Review Stoney's questions. You're really interviewing for a business partner or at least an important employee. And I'm afraid that level of commitment and service is ALWAYS going to cost more than $500.
Great post- Thanks for spending the time coming up with these questions, all of which are incredibly useful. I'll be sure to pass this post along!
When you own a business, you don't have the time or money to train someone in SEO, therefor you outsource the services. But who do you use?
If you go offshore, the costs a less but the quality is very poor. If you go to the top SEM firms in the US, they charge more than they generate in profits.
What's missing from this list is the financial side of the decision. If I pay AdWords $5,000 and the SEM firm $750 for management, will I see the $5,750 returned as sales profit? Currently 90% are giving the answer as NO.
In this economy, there is no room for beginners or on-the-job training. You will go out of business.
@ Catanich - I agree that SEO and SEM has to be profitable. If it's not then it's useless. However, not everything is immediately profitable. Amazon spent years losing money before they turned a profit. Now most don't have the pockets do operate like Amazon did, but we also have to realize that SEO is an investment that generally pays back in time. If 90% of the people you are talking to are telling you that you can't turn a profit on AdWords then you are either talking to the wrong people or you are in the wrong industry... or you just gotta figure out how to do it yourself. We make sure our clients turn a profit with the PPC campaigns we manage for them, including our fees.
It's not an easy task to outsource any SEO campaign. From my own personal experience there are very few people or companies I can trust. Sometimes you can do more damage by selecting the wrong people, then you just doing much less work ourselves.
Both sides have a point here. The idea is to educate yourself about seo enough in order to be able to spot the bogus claims. Although seo is a process almost anyone can do, not everyone has the time to do it well. There are a great many reasons to outsource your company's website seo and there is a lot to be gained by carefully choosing the right company. Education is key.
Thanks for the questions, I simply answer these questions on my mind. Several answers popped up. It is important to us in SEO.


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Thoracic malignancies associated with AIDS.
K. Katariya, Richard J Thurer
The immunocompromised state is a major risk factor for the development of malignant tumors. Individuals with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) represent a large segment of the immunocompromised group of patients. Kaposi's sarcoma, B-cell non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, primary central nervous system lymphoma, and invasive cervical carcinoma are malignant tumors that are all AIDS-defining illnesses. Lung cancer is also seen with a higher frequency in AIDS patients. Malignant tumors are more aggressive in this group of patients as compared with the general population. Prognosis is poor, although with the improved survivals seen with new treatment in these patients, aggressive therapy is still warranted.
Seminars in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Immunocompromised Host
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Katariya, K., & Thurer, R. J. (2000). Thoracic malignancies associated with AIDS. Seminars in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, 12(2), 148-153.
Thoracic malignancies associated with AIDS. / Katariya, K.; Thurer, Richard J.
In: Seminars in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Vol. 12, No. 2, 01.04.2000, p. 148-153.
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Katariya K, Thurer RJ. Thoracic malignancies associated with AIDS. Seminars in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. 2000 Apr 1;12(2):148-153.
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May birthdays fall right in the heart of spring, and the emerald is the perfect gem to symbolise and celebrate this month. Prized for its brilliant and beautiful green colour, the emerald is often favoured to wear as statement pieces for big events.
Cleopatra is perhaps the most famous historical figure to cherish emeralds. She even claimed ownership of all emerald mines in Egypt during her reign. The Egyptians used emeralds both in jewellery, and in their elaborate burials, often burying emeralds with monarchs as symbols of protection.
Like other gemstones, the emerald was believed to have many mystical powers that accompanied its beauty. There were those who thought the emerald could cure stomach problems, control epilepsy and stop bleeding. Maybe due to its soothing green colour, it was also thought to be able to ward off panic and keep the wearer relaxed and serene.
Today, emerald is a symbol of loyalty, new beginnings, peace and security, making it not only a beautiful gem to wear, but also a meaningful gift to be treasured by the receiver.


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Dark Clouds of History Gather Over Hong Kong
by Lushington D. Brady on June 18, 2019 at 4:00pm
For those of us who remember the events of 1989, the escalating events in Hong Kong are starting to sound horribly familiar.
When Hong Kong was handed over to Beijing twenty years ago, the great worry was that the Western-style democratic freedoms its people enjoyed would be trampled by the Chinese communists. It was less than a decade since the brutal repression of the pro-democracy movement in Mainland China. But if the Communists learned anything from Tiananmen it was to play the long game and keep the guns out of sight.
Beijing is playing the last moves of its long game. How long are the guns going to stay hidden? For now, Beijing has backed off.
Hong Kong's Chief Executive, Carrie Lam, reportedly after consulting authorities in Beijing, suspended a bill that would have facilitated extraditions to mainland China. Ms Lam backed down in the face of demonstrations by about a million people in which police used tear gas and rubber bullets against the protesters. Police also took photographs of individual protesters, heightening fears of reprisals.
Hong Kong citizens know that "justice" in mainland China is at the whim of the Communist regime, which has a 99% conviction rate. China also (conservatively estimated) executes more than 1000 of its people every year, and is rumoured to use capital punishment to fuel a gruesome trade in human organs. Disappearances are common: businessmen, booksellers, even China's most famous actress disappeared without a trace for months, last year. Millions are allegedly incarcerated in "re-education camps".
Hong Kongers are rightly sceptical that Beijing is really going to back down.
Ms Lam has refused to withdraw the bill totally. She says she hit the pause button to prevent further violence but still claims the legislation is justified. That's why hundreds of thousands of protesters — young, old, families and religious groups among them — turned out again yesterday…
Taiwan is also keeping a nervous eye on developments.
Chinese President Xi Jinping pays lip service to the "one country, two systems" model…and claims it is his preferred model for eventual unification with the democratically run island of Taiwan. But as China turns the screws to strengthen state power by eroding the independence of Hong Kong's institutions, Taiwan's leaders are more insistent than ever that "one country, two systems won't be accepted by a democratic Taiwan", as Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen said on Friday.
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Meanwhile, as they are about so many things, mainland Chinese are being kept in the dark.
Mainland news outlets had no major coverage of the event, except for some mentions in state media…Many in China still use VPNs to get past the Great Firewall for information, though, and some people who saw the news tried to start a discussion. Many of the comments were promptly censored…apart from scrubbing posts that mention the protest…people are also saying that their WeChat accounts were suspended after sharing pictures of the protest in group chats.
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While China can hide the truth from its people, it cannot (yet) do the same to the rest of the world. When Deng Xiaoping warned that he could take Hong Kong by force if he wanted to, Margaret Thatcher riposted that "the eyes of the world would now know what China is like". Beijing is being (slightly) more circumspect this time.
While a backdown from Beijing on the bill seemed near inconceivable just a week ago, the violence and escalating unrest forced their hand.
"The outcome doesn't bear thinking about if this situation wasn't turned around," the source said, also declining to be named given the sensitivity of the matter.
[…] "I suspect …[Vice-Premier Han Zheng] would have had to consider, are we prepared to continue to fire rubber bullets or even real bullets in order to get this through, and what would be the implications for the central government internationally, vis-a-vis the U.S. So that protest was the turning point."
Nobody should be fooled that the Communists have really had a change of heart though.
"The suspension is just a postponement. The plan is just being delayed. It's not the matter of what, it's a matter of when," opposition lawmaker and protest leader Claudia Mo said in an interview.
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Well, a pseudonym. Obviously.
But the name Lushington Dalrymple Brady has been chosen carefully. Not only for the sum of its overall mien of seedy gentility, reminiscent perhaps of a slightly disreputable gentlemen of letters, but also for its parts, each of which borrows from the name of a Vandemonian of more-or-less fame (or notoriety) who represents some admirable quality which will hopefully animate the persona of Lushington D. Brady.
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When did being incessantly busy become the norm? The non-stop grind has become such a part of my daily life that I can't remember a time when I was on top of my to-do list. (True story: Said list is so long it stretches beyond the fabric of space and time.) And as for a break—a real one, not one of those "still answering email" fauxcations I'm so fond of—I'm going to schedule one soon. I just have to finish writing this letter first.
We explore society's addiction to this "hustle culture" in "Can't Stop Won't Stop." I'm admittedly in deep, but I've got a few ways to help take the pressure off.
1. Keep a "good things" diary. When small, unexpected nice moments happen in my life (like that time a woman ran three blocks in the rain to give me my cellphone after I'd left it in a café), I jot them down in my Notes app. On rough days, I scroll through the entries, which grounds me in reality rather than rumination. "Small Wonders" reminds us of the big impact a little thing can have on another person; even just giving a genuine compliment can change the trajectory of someone's day.
3. Pick the easy option. Sometimes when I get home from work, making dinner just isn't something I'm capable of. That's why cereal was invented. (If you relax by cooking, "Recipe for Success" is for you.) I hope this month's issue offers you a little respite from your busy life.


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Die Prälatur Stuttgart, auch "Sprengel Stuttgart" genannt, ist eine von vier Prälaturen der Evangelischen Landeskirche in Württemberg. Im Gegensatz zum Kirchenbezirk, welcher eine Körperschaft des öffentlichen Rechts ist, hat die Prälatur keine Rechtspersönlichkeit. Es handelt sich lediglich um einen kirchlichen Verwaltungsbezirk. Die Leitung der Prälatur obliegt dem Prälat bzw. der Prälatin, der auch als "Regionalbischof" bzw. "Regionalbischöfin" bezeichnet wird.

Aufgaben
Der Prälat hat die Aufgabe die Dekane in seiner Prälatur zu visitieren. Er ist aber auch in der Seelsorge unter den Pfarrerinnen und Pfarrern tätig und wirkt bei der Wiederbesetzung der Gemeindepfarrstellen mit. Er ist Mitglied im Kollegium des Oberkirchenrats.

Gebiet
Die Prälatur Stuttgart umfasst im Wesentlichen das Gebiet des Stadtkreises Stuttgart und der Landkreise Esslingen und Ludwigsburg. Zur Prälatur Stuttgart zählen die 9 Kirchenbezirke bzw. Kirchenkreise Bernhausen, Besigheim, Esslingen, Kirchheim unter Teck, Ludwigsburg, Marbach, Nürtingen, Kirchenkreis Stuttgart (2008 gebildet aus den vier Kirchenbezirken Stuttgart, Bad Cannstatt, Degerloch, Zuffenhausen) und der zum 1. Januar 2020 neu gebildete Kirchenbezirk Vaihingen-Ditzingen, der aus den beiden gleichzeitig aufgelösten bisherigen Kirchenbezirken Vaihingen an der Enz und Ditzingen gebildet wurde.

Geschichte

Vorgänger der heutigen Prälaten in Stuttgart waren die Ämter des Stiftspropstes und des Stiftspredigers. Schon vor der Reformation gab es in Stuttgart das Amt des Stiftspropstes als Oberhaupt des Heilig-Kreuz-Stiftes, welches aber mit der Reformation aufgelöst wurde. Bereits damals galt die Stiftskirche als wichtigste Kirche sowohl in Stuttgart als auch in Württemberg und damit verbunden das Amt des Propstes als höchstes kirchliches Amt. Nach der Reformation war der nun erneut eingeführte Propst für die Ordnung und Verwaltung der Landeskirche, der Stiftsprediger mehr für die Predigt zuständig. Erster evangelischer Stiftspropst war der Reformator Johannes Brenz, erster Stiftsprediger war Matthäus Alber. Dem Stiftspropst unterstanden die vier Generalsuperintendenten bzw. Generalate in Adelberg, Bebenhausen, Denkendorf und Maulbronn. Stuttgart war damals dem Generalat Maulbronn unterstellt. 1688 wurde das Amt des Stiftspropste aufgehoben. Danach gab es nur noch den Stiftsprediger.

1823 wurde Stuttgart dem neu gegründeten Generalat Ludwigsburg unterstellt, wurde aber selbst Sitz des Generalsuperintendenten von Reutlingen. 1924 wurde aus dem Generalsuperintendenten der Prälat.

Stiftsprediger seit dem 19. Jahrhundert waren von 1852 bis 1879 Prälat und Oberkonsistorialrat Sixt Karl Kapff (1805–1879), von 1879 bis 1900 Prälat D. Carl von Burk (1827–1904), von 1911 bis 1920 D. Christian Friedrich von Römer (1854–1920), von 1920 bis 1930 Prälat D. Gustav Groß (1864–1943), ab 1930 Prälat Theodor Schrenk, der am 1. Januar 1934 der erste Prälat der neu gegründeten Prälatur Stuttgart wurde.

Hauptkirche der Prälatur Stuttgart ist die Stiftskirche in Stuttgart, in welcher der Prälat auch regelmäßig Gottesdienste hält.

Die Prälaten seit 1934
 1934–1941: Theodor Schrenk (1870–1947)
 1941–1952: Karl Hartenstein (1894–1952)
 1953–1958: Immanuel Pfizenmaier (1891–1965)
 1958–1968: Friedrich Höltzel (1898–1990)
 1968–1969: Helmut Claß (1913–1998)
 1969–1980: Hermann Riess (1914–1990)
 1980–1987: Theo Sorg (1929–2017)
 1987–1998: Gerhard Röckle (1933–2022)
 1998–2005: Martin Klumpp (* 1940)
 2006–2016: Ulrich Mack (* 1951)
 seit 1. Advent 2016: Gabriele Arnold (* 1961)

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Evangelische Landeskirche in Württemberg
Christentum in Stuttgart


Metal-free isn't new, but it has needed long runs to justify the investment in new shoe moulds. REBEL's principle safety shoe and safety boot manufacturer, which is a major supplier to the top end of the European industrial market, has received sufficient demand to do just that.
The range offers fibre or composite material toecaps and mid-soles, as well as non-metallic eyelets.
The aim of metal-free safety footwear is to pass through security surveillance equipment without setting off alarms, and to allow easier scanning of workers for stolen goods (on the way out) or weapons (on the way in), without compromising its fundamental intention of protecting the foot.
"But there are other benefits, which are actually by products," Cooke says. "Metal-free boots don't interfere with electromagnetic equipment in any way, and they don't transmit heat or coldness." Also, unlike metal, they recover their shape after an impact, which means it's easier to get the foot out of the boot after an accident.
The safety boots and shoes were originally designed for use in mines, or other businesses where theft of small, high value items is a problem, but they are also ideal for high security areas where metal detectors are standard, such as at airports.


As the Wall St. Journal says, the feds' ramped up use of forfeitures is snaring the property of the innocent as well as the guilty.
The expansion of forfeiture powers is part of a broader growth in recent decades of the federal justice system that has seen hundreds of new criminal laws passed. Some critics have dubbed the pattern as the overcriminalization of American life. The forfeiture system has opponents across the political spectrum, including representatives of groups such as the American Civil Liberties Union on the left and the Heritage Foundation on the right. They argue it represents a widening threat to innocent people.
"We are paying assistant U.S. attorneys to carry out the theft of property from often the most defenseless citizens," given that people sometimes have limited resources to fight a seizure after their assets are taken, says David Smith, a former Justice Department forfeiture official and now a forfeiture lawyer in Alexandria, Va.
This needs a lot more attention. The money does not just go to crime victims. In drug cases, for example, there are no financial victims. Very rarely do you see a restitution order in a drug case. The Government just gets to keep the funds -- or share them with local law enforcement. It's such a racket.


Summary: What is a Biblical World View? And how every church needs to establish one and communicate it effectively. I give evidence through statics that the church needs a Biblical world view.
- What is a Biblical World View?
- It's when you see the world and live out your morals around the Word of God.
- My morals are dictated by the Word of God and what it says.
- Every church needs to establish itself on issues and where they stand.
- Every individual needs to establish in there lives where they stand on issues.
- Why? Because our world is heading in a direction that would have been unheard of 10, 20 years ago.
- As Christians we need to take a stand on issues that our facing our nation today or we will lose our freedoms that we are presently enjoying.
- Christians today don't know what a world view is, nor do they live by it.
- Pastor's today don't preach on it because they themselves don't live by that standard.
- We should always go back and find out what the Word says concerning everything from the Great Commission (Evangelism) to how we live (Morals).
In his recently released book and a subsequent research report on world views, author and researcher George Barna made waves by citing statistics showing just 9% of all born again adults and just 7% of Protestants possess a biblical world view. That information pricked people's curiosity regarding the world views of the nation's religious leaders, prompting Barna Research to conduct a national survey on that topic among Protestant pastors. The numbers are now in – and the outcome may again shock many people.
Based on interviews with 601 Senior Pastors nationwide, representing a random cross-section of Protestant churches, Barna reports that only half of the country's Protestant pastors – 51% - have a biblical world view. Defining such a world view as believing that absolute moral truth exists, that it is based upon the Bible, and having a biblical view on six core beliefs (the accuracy of biblical teaching, the sinless nature of Jesus, the literal existence of Satan, the omnipotence and omniscience of God, salvation by grace alone, and the personal responsibility to evangelize), the researcher produced data showing that there are significant variations by denominational affiliation and other demographics.
- The reason why churches today our struggling with morals and the Word of God is because half of the leaders and religious teachers don't have one either.
- You can't give something that you don't have yourself.
An example of the gap among churches is reflected in the outcomes related to the nation's two largest denominations, the Southern Baptist Convention and the United Methodist Church. (Of the nation's 320,000 Protestant churches, more than 42,000 of them are Southern Baptist and more than 35,000 are United Methodist; these two denominations alone account for roughly one-quarter of all Protestant churches in the U.S.) The Southern Baptists had the highest percentage of pastors with a biblical world view (71%) while the Methodists were lowest among the seven segments evaluated (27%).
Among the other segments examined, 57% of the pastors of Baptist churches (other than Southern Baptist) had a biblical world view, as did 51% of non-denominational Protestant pastors, 44% of pastors of charismatic or Pentecostal churches, 35% of pastors of black churches, and 28% of those leading mainline congregations.
- So out of the 51 percent of Pastor's who have a world view, in most of these church the congregations do not.
- Barna says that 6 out of the 7 congregations where there pastor has a Biblical World view, the congregation don't share the same thoughts or world views.
- Church whether it's a lack of respect for the office of the Pastor, or they don't care, if there is somehow churches can come together with there Pastor and share the same Biblical world views, the impart on our society would be powerful.
- If all of the 51 percent of churches where to follow the leadership of the Pastor concerning the Biblical world views of the 6 that Barna mentioned earlier, the churches would be a force to be reckoned with.
- Governments would be coming to us for advice, and revival would sweep across the land.
- Paul emphasizes that receiving Jesus is not enough. The challenge is to continue to live in Him.
- How do you do that without having a standard or a Biblical World View to follow?
- The distinction between "beginning" and then "continuing" in the relationship with Christ is critical.
- The Evangelism techniques today can overemphasize the decision to believe in Jesus and become a Christian.
- When this happens to little attention is given to being or living the Christian experience.
What is a Biblical World View? And how every church needs to establish one and communicate it effectively. I give evidence through statics that the church needs a Biblical world view.


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Conway Street has a Walk Score of 90 out of 100. This location is a Walker's Paradise so daily errands do not require a car.
Conway Street is a one minute walk from the Needham Line at the Roslindale Village stop.
This location is in the Centre-South neighborhood in Boston. Nearby parks include Savage Mini Park, Elsie E. Davis Square and Adams Park.
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Conway Street is in the Centre-South neighborhood. Centre-South is the 49th most walkable neighborhood in Boston with a neighborhood Walk Score of 74.