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Cloud Opens ISV Expansion Opportunities: Plan for Success
The cloud is removing barriers and allowing ISVs across the globe to enter new markets. But success in unfamiliar markets requires much more than just access. Careful planning from the beginning and consistent execution can save you from cultural missteps and costly mistakes.
With the cloud as an international platform, ISVs should consider internationalization from the start, recommends Bart van der Horst, partner and managing director for iChannel, a strategy consulting firm that helps technology companies expand into new markets.
"Most ISVs today develop for the cloud and the cloud doesn't stop at borders. If you want to be a market leader, you have to think internationally," said van der Horst. "Make sure you take data security and international regulations into account."
Language considerations can be more complex than expected, like making allowances for the number of characters in descriptions and field entries. While there are machine translations, including one offered by Microsoft, language is a tricky business that needs to be tested by humans. Working with a professional translation firm, especially one with expertise in the industry that you serve, will save you time and money in the end.
Planning for Expansion
"When you are evaluating new markets, it's imperative to do a competitive analysis," explained van der Horst. "Many U.S. partners just think about the U.K., which can be a fine place to start, but they should think about how they will follow into continental Europe, the Middle East and Africa."
Thorough competitive analysis by country should include research on industry events, professional associations, Microsoft's focus and current partner engagement. Speaking to Microsoft reps, local partners and associations will help develop your insights into the market.
"You should build a three-year plan, which may seem long for our industry, but it's an iterative process that will change over time," van der Horst said. "When you are investing in international expansion, consider not only the potential profits but the value you build in the product and your organization." Features and functionality that are built for foreign markets may be attractive to your current user base. Alliances that you forge can benefit your customers and partners across markets.
Other considerations that van der Horst suggests you include in the planning process are:
Localized marketing messages, along with a Web site content management system that will help you manage your content across markets.
Pricing designed to meet local standards and currencies.
Understanding of how to compensate partners in line with local norms.
Executive sponsorship and communication with employees about your progress.
When you are ready to execute on the plan, van der Horst suggests not trying to go it alone. "Hire local people, a business exec or project leader, as an interim manager or employee to help you enter a new market," he advised. "Trying to set up with your own folks as expats in a new country usually doesn't work out." You'll also need a local tech resource to support your partners and a marketing agency familiar with the region.
Since most ISVs have limited resources, the most realistic way to enter a new geographic market is through a channel strategy. Finding partners in your market is a significant challenge, but focus on quality instead of quantity. "Build a partner P&L that lists out your value to their organization," van der Horst said. "Clearly define how you are going to help your partners make money. Plan to deliver more sales help in the beginning until they become proficient."
To maximize the value you can receive from your Microsoft partnership, choose your market niche carefully. "It's easier for Microsoft to work with you when you focus on a vertical. You don't have to have the best solution to be the market leader," van der Horst added. "Together with Microsoft and your channel partners, you can make a real impact on your specific market."
The cloud puts international expansion within the reach of every ISV. Play to your strengths in choosing a vertical focus and plan ahead to take advantage of the boundary-free opportunity. How have you built a presence in new markets? Add a comment below or send me an e-mail and let's share your story.
Posted by Barb Levisay on July 08, 2015 at 1:35 PM
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The Internet offers a great opportunity for local businesses to go beyond their region to reach new customers. For existing retailers, a bonus to selling your products online is you can use some of your existing resources like your existing product storage and even staff for packing/shipping and customer service.
Did you know that the US in 2017 saw a 16.7% growth in Internet sales? Which means that in the US in 2017, e-commerce sales growth were nearly 50% of all retail sales growth!
At Jumping Trout, LLC we understand every business's needs are different. This is why we don't use a "one size fits some" ecommerce website package. We build custom ecommerce responsive websites for our clients that are built around their unique needs. A used music and book store doesn't have the same needs as an online jersey store or hearing aid supplier, so why should they use the same ecommerce platform with no customization?
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The Harriets – ' Hopefuls'
The Harriets are a four piece band from Leeds consisting of Ben Schrodel, Daniel Parker-Smith, Jess Womack and Ryan Bailey, who have released their debut album 'Hopefuls' which is now available to listen to on all music platforms.
The lead single 'Cafe Disco' was released in late-May and well received by national and international press and radio. The track recently gained a spot on Spotify's official Fresh Finds playlist.
I love how the band have managed to create an album that you only have to listen to once and you will have all the songs stuck in your head, sometimes this is a nightmare! however, that will not be the case with this incredible album full of catchy indie-pop & jazzy sounds.
What instantly makes this album stand out is the three-part vocal harmonies, it's not something I have heard a lot of recently but for me it makes this album so special, as well as it's unique sound I feel the harmonies gives this album an extra kick to stand out.
The track that really stands out for me is 'Hopefuls', the track grabbed my attention from the very beginning. The single detours drastically in its sound throughout but it manages to retain the bands unique sound, there is nothing I can fault with this single. It really stood out for me it has a mid-late 80's sound to it with a modern twist which I love.
Your ears will undoubtedly adore every track on this incredible from a talented band who I can't wait to hear more from in the future.

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HTF MI recently introduced Learning Management System (LMS) Market study with in-depth overview, describing about the Product / Industry Scope and elaborates market outlook and status to 2023. The market Study is segmented by key regions which is accelerating the marketization. At present, the market is developing its presence and some of the key players from the complete study are Adobe Systems, Blackboard, Cornerstone OnDemand, Oracle, SAP, Skillsoft, Allen Communications Learning Services, Aptara, Articulate, City and Guilds Group, Desire2Learn, Docebo, Edmodo, GP Strategies, Haiku Learning, Saba Software, Schoology, Tata Interactive Systems,etc.
HTF's analysts forecast the LMS market in the US to grow at a CAGR of 23.20 percent over the period 2014-2019.
This report studies the Learning Management System (LMS) market size, industry status and forecast, competition landscape and growth opportunity. This research report categorizes the Learning Management System (LMS) market by companies, region, type and end-use industry.
The key players are highly focusing innovation in production technologies to improve efficiency and shelf life. The best long-term growth opportunities for this sector can be captured by ensuring ongoing process improvements and financial flexibility to invest in the optimal strategies. Company profile section of players such as Adobe Systems, Blackboard, Cornerstone OnDemand, Oracle, SAP, Skillsoft, Allen Communications Learning Services, Aptara, Articulate, City and Guilds Group, Desire2Learn, Docebo, Edmodo, GP Strategies, Haiku Learning, Saba Software, Schoology, Tata Interactive Systems,etc. Each player/ manufacturer revenue figures, growth rate and gross profit margin is provided in easy to understand tabular format for past 5 years and a separate section on recent development like mergers, acquisition or any new product/service launch etc.
The Learning Management System (LMS) Market has been divided into type, application, and region.
Learning Management System (LMS) (Volume, Value and Sales Price) table defined for each geographic region defined.


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Speaking at a workshop hosted by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), Deputy Chief Guang Cong said, the Revitalized Agreement Roadmap is not "a guarantee of peace implementation" but "consistent efforts and continued progress" on the revised benchmarks "are essential." UNMISS
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The 9th Forum of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) adopted a Declaration in Fez, Morocco stressing the central role of education, and women as mediators and peacemakers. UNIFEED
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At Security Council debate, delegates call for women's inclusion in all peace processes, protection of human rights defenders.
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The UN senior official for Africa, Martha Ama Akyaa Pobee, warned, "We cannot hope to achieve lasting peace if we do not meet our climate goals." UNIFEED
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President of Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council (PLC), Rashad al-Alimi, told world leaders that Yemen confirms its strict respect of international laws, and will "work in close alliance with neighboring countries and constructive partnership with the United Nations and international community, in their efforts to build peace and achieve security stability, prosperity, and freedom for all the peoples of the world." UNIFEED
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By: Age UK
Half of all over-75s – 2.2 million – have a limiting long-standing illness which means in many cases they are largely confined to home, making TV their precious window on the world and constant companion, according to the Charity Age UK as it continues to campaign for the continuation of free TV licences for the over-75s.
New figures show that 1.3 million over-75s (29 per cent) have difficulty with at least one daily activity such as dressing, bathing or showering, or getting in and out of bed. Of that number, 700,000 (15 per cent of over-75s) have difficulty with at least two daily activities and 390,000 (9 per cent) have difficult with at least three. An additional 23,000 over-75s are bedbound.
The Charity is warning that these are the older people who will be among the hardest hit by the BBC's decision to scrap free TV licences for all over-75s. A big extra bill on top of the other challenges and health costs that many in this group are facing will be a bitter blow and a source of huge anxiety and some will be unable to engage with any new system.
Since its introduction in 2000, the free licence has been a highly valued, universal entitlement for the over-75s which has helped millions to sustain their quality of life into late old age. Research for the Charity shows that television is the main form of company for two in every five (38 per cent) people aged 75+ and nine out of 10 in this age group watch TV every day. It is particularly important for many of the 2 million over-75s who live alone – many of whom may struggle to bear the additional cost of a TV licence on a single income – and the 1.5 million over-75s who are sometimes or often lonely.
Following the launch of the Government's new loneliness campaign, Let's Talk Loneliness , on Monday, the Charity's analysis is a stark reminder of the high numbers of vulnerable and lonely over-75s for whom free TV access provides not just companionship but indispensable and, for some, almost their only link to the outside world.
That's why Age UK is calling on all the Conservative leadership candidates to commit to honouring the party's manifesto pledge to keep free TV licences for the over-75s. It argues that whilst the cost of the entitlement accounts for less than 0.1% of public spending , the benefit to the over-75s is immeasurable.
Over the past few weeks and months, Age UK has received tens of thousands of responses from people across the country who are worried about losing their free TV licence, or concerned for others who may be affected. Their words are a powerful reminder that, for many people, TV is so much more than just 'background noise':
"In my advancing years I have to spend longer hours at home, so watching TV is not just a pastime but a necessity. TV is my life support machine!"
"I am an OAP with a very meagre pension and TV is the only source of entertainment that I have. The free TV licence has helped immensely over the past few years."
"This is the first year I have received a free TV licence, it is greatly appreciated. I don't have my hand out with a begging bowl and never have. My income is only a tiny bit above receiving any help, so I pay for everything with a struggle at times. This TV licence is a welcome help."
"My husband is 85, I am 80. We rely on our TV for our main contact with the outside world. We both have chronic, limiting health problems."
The Charity is extremely concerned about the BBC's plan to link free TV licences to Pension Credit, a state benefit for the poorest pensioners, as many are missing out on the benefit or are just over the limit so would lose their free licence and would struggle to afford to buy one. Over 40 per cent of those entitled to Pension Credit aren't receiving it, often because they don't know they are eligible, find the claiming process too complicated or intrusive, or feel embarrassed about needing help. But even those who are in receipt of Pension Credit may be reluctant to tell an 'outside body', the BBC, and some will undoubtedly struggle to 'self-validate' that they are in receipt of Pension Credit because they are living with some loss of cognitive function or chronic illness.
Caroline Abrahams, Charity Director at Age UK said: "If you go into the home of an older person who is coping with serious health problems and care needs, nine times out of ten their TV has pride of place. For this significant group of over-75s getting out and about is hard or impossible and many live alone and spend most or all of the day on their own. In these circumstances the TV plays an incredibly important role – informer, entertainer and friend. This is what many thousands of older people have contacted Age UK to say – it is clear that the TV means a lot more to greater numbers of older people than the Government or the BBC have understood.
"In this of all weeks, 'Loneliness Awareness week', we are calling on our policymakers, the candidates for the leadership of the Conservative Party above all, to try to understand what it is like to be of an advanced age, in fragile or declining health, confined largely to your own home or even to one room or your bed, and dependent on your TV for stimulation and comfort. This is the reality for hundreds of thousands and I don't think it is unreasonable for the State to pay so that they can at least watch the TV for free, without the hassle and expense of buying a licence or having to self-validate their entitlement to Pension Credit to get a free licence.
"For less than 0.1% of total public spending the new Prime Minister, whoever they may be, can end this madness at the stroke of a pen. We call on him to commit to continuing to fund free TV licences for all over-75s until 2022 when the issue can be looked at in the round as part of the next BBC funding settlement, or earlier as part of a comprehensive spending review if we get one before then."
Notes to editor
We work with our national partners, Age Scotland, Age Cymru and Age NI and our local Age UK partners in England (together the Age UK Family). We also work internationally for people in later life as a member of the DEC and with our sister charity Help Age International.
Age UK believes that everyone should have the opportunity to make the most of later life, whatever their circumstances. We provide free information, advice and support to over six million people; commercial products and services to over one million customers; and research and campaign on the issues that matter to people in later life. Our work focuses on five key areas: money matters, health and well-being, home and care, work and training and leisure and lifestyle.
Contact the Age UK Media team on 020 3033 1430 (out of hours: 07071 243 243).
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Children below 10 years sharing bed with parents at no extra cost.
The Food at varun hotel katra hotels strictly serves Snacks and Pure vegetarian food at the restaurant.
varun hotel in katra situated near Bhoomika temple close to bus and taxi stands and yatra counter. The hotel Varun Katra 3 star hotel in Katra is 56Kms away from Jammu airport and from Jammu railway station it is 53 Kms.
Varun hotel at katra is 3 star hotels in katra hotels. It is located near Yatra bus /taxi stand. The Hotel Varun in Katra is 56 kms away from jammu airport and 53 km's away from Jammu railway station. The Yatri can access helicopter to vaishno devi. The Hotel varun in katra has luxurious 42-rooms with all personally attended service to all the guests. The facilities at the varun hotel in katra are Vegetarian restaurant; Internet, Telephone, Elevators, Parking facilities etc are available. We make your pilgrimage Vaishno devi Tours a pleasantly unforgettable experience.


My wife was cracking up at this! Her reaction has enabled me on this joke big time. I might even try stand up now. I'll be sure to give credit where it's due.
If I had a slow-motion video camera, it would have been like that Simpsons episode where Lisa broke Ralph's heart, except watching confusion change to disgust.
Did you hear Willie Nelson died?
He was playing "On the Road Again".
Dad: Hey, what's the chemical formula for water?
Dad: So it's H - I - J - K - L - M - N - O ?
My kids have been begging me for jokes lately, but most of the ones I can think of to over their heads.
That's why I prefer low humor.
Diamond jokes are brilliant. Water jokes are easy - they just flow.
Q: Why does the pope put a smoke alarm on the back of his gondala?
A: He's all about the punt effects.
Why does Meg Trainor put bunkers in her main?
Because she's all about that base.
I was playing Shovel Knight and game across "Croaker," and immediately thought of this thread.
Sorry, dude. Wasn't my intent.
A man goes to the zoo. ther eis only one animal there. It is a Dog.
Q: What kind of fish yells "OW OW OW?"
A: An octopus wearing tight shoes.
Q: What's tattoo plus tattoo?
That patients tumor is so big it's starting to look like a three-mor.
I was going to be a doctor... But I didn't have the patience.
I was gonna be a baker, but I couldn't raise the dough.
You know, I was gonna have her bring you some chicken, but it was foul.
It was 'Red nose day' in the UK yesterday (Comic relief charity) and people on radio 4 were telling their favourite jokes. One presenter said he went to a Pantomime and Buttons came on stage carrying a rifle. Another character looked at the gun and noticed that it had three barrels. He asked, "Does that gun have three barrels?"
Buttons smiled, held up the rifle and said, "Yes, it's my trifle."
I'm not Christian, but I did once give up picking my belly button for Lint.
I'm not Catholic, but I did once give up picking my belly button for Lint.
Youre certainly are not FTFY.
Did you hear about he kid who glued his plastic bricks together?
I wasn't sure about my beard at first... but then it grew on me.
Did you hear about the cobbler who fell in his own shop and broke his leg? When he tried to pull himself to a phone to call a doctor a crate of Dr. Scholl's pads fell on him.
It was just adding insoles to injury.
I always remember a cracker joke I read that asked: What happened to the man who mistook window putty for tooth paste? Answer: All his windows fell out.
I was up all night wondering where the sun went, then it dawned on me.
Our surgical patient was extremely anxious about her imminent OR. I helped her to sleep on the problem.
Conjuntivitus .com... there's a site for sore eyes.
Did you hear the one about the high wall?
It was hilarious! I'm still trying to get over it.
I'd tell you the one about the ceiling, but it's over your head.
I prefer floor jokes, even though everyone says they're beneath me.


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Harold Homer "Jack" Petticord (21 November 1900  – 2 January 1940) was an American racecar driver, born in Wichita, Kansas.  He drove for the Essex racing team in 1922 and 1923, as well as for the Boyle Valve racing team in 1927. Primarily a dirt track racer, Petticord made starts in both IMCA Big Cars and AAA Championship Car including the 1927 Indianapolis 500. He also served as a relief driver later in that race for Al Melcher and then the next year was a relief driver for Ira Hall. In 1934, he again attempted to qualify for the Indy 500 but failed to do so. He failed to qualify in 1938 as well.  He died in Chicago, Illinois and is buried in Highland Cemetery in Wichita, Kansas.

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Engine Cooling Ford Transit Connect MK2 is a forum where you can buy parts such as the radiator, water pump, fan.
Engine Cooling Ford Transit Connect MK2 is a forum where you can buy parts such as the radiator, water pump, fan. Engine cooling is a category in which we can find parts for the Ford Transit Connect MK2 care about maintaining the proper temperature of the engine. This is a very important process that allows you to keep the engine in good condition. When a component of this system is damaged may cause the engine to overheat which could result in serious accidents. However, in this system, there are many components that ensure that the engine was not working at too high or too low a temperature. To cool down the coolant used is cooler. It is located in front of the car so the breeze while driving can cool the liquid residing in it. Additional elements applicable to the Ford Transit Connect over 2013 years are cooling fan. This system, however, would not function without such components as thermostat and sensors that control to maintain proper engine operation. In the section of cooling of the engine you will also find products such as the water pump, expansion tank and various hoses or tubes. Therefore, if your Ford Transit Connect MK2 will need some part of the cooling system are welcome to our online store.


The disco tagada rides are one of the most popular fairground ride and the fashion amusement ride. It is also called Disco Tagada or Disco Turntable and it belongs to a kind of thrill rides. And passengers on the tagada thrill rides will go up and down, as the rides bounce with the music beat. It is thrilling and exciting! Beston Amusement Company provides various types of quality Disco tagada ride for sale with reasonable prices to the many large amusement parks around the world, which is well-known by customers at home abroad.
Why Disco Tagada Rides Are So Popular?
Mostly, riders on the Tagada fairground rides are teenagers and adults and they love to relax themselves to enjoy the disco appeal on the tagada rides. Riders on the tagada can bounce with the loud and lively rock music tone, quickly and slowly! The spinning speed and bouncing frequency of the entertainment can be controlled by the operators. They can control the tagada rides according to their willingness or the situation of the riders, which can make it more thrilling. Sometimes, it spins quickly and bounce violently; and next second, it stops suddenly. Or when it spins slowly and gently and you relax yourself, it starts operating at a higher speed! You can never imagine what will happen next! Passenger on it can experience the high speed spinning and unexpected changes during the whole working process.
Beston supplies different types of tagada rides. Customers can choose whatever they are looking for from Beston Company. Beston group also can customize the amusement equipment for our customers according to their demands.
Looking for to buy Tagada Amusement Park Rides?
There are tagada disco rides in BESTON with different capacities. For example, there are kiddie tagada that accommodates 8 persons, which is not very thrilling and suitable for little kids. Besides, there are also some common tagada turntable ride, such as 16 seats, 20 seats, 24 seats, 30seats and 40 seats.
There are also some other themed tagada amusement park rides. The most popular one – ocean themed tagada disco, is selling well. And some other tagada fairground rides are painted with the popular cartoon. Please feel free to tell us which one do you like when buying tagada ride!
There are also some tagada rides that are applied to different location. As the popular amusement rides, it can be widely seen in amusement and theme parks, fairgrounds, funfairs, carnivals, playgrounds, shopping malls, etc..
There are also some special tagada ride – the portable tagada ride. This tagada rides are mounted with a trailer, which is mobile and easy to transport. It is commonly applied to carnivals and fairgrounds.
How Does the Tagada Amusement Ride Work?
As for the Disco tagada amusement ride, it is mainly composed of the round bowl, the platform and the fence to protect riders from hurting themselves. Tagada ride Riders sit in a round bowl with no seatbelts or restraints, which can make the equipment more thrilling. However, there are bars behind the riders that they can hold on to and this bar can guarantee the safety of the riders. As the Disco Turntable ride starts to spin, the music starts playing. And, simultaneously, the hydraulic arms of tagada funfair rides will bounce the riders up and down. The tagada rides usually are operated by a human operator, which will synchronize the bounces with the music beat.
Sometimes, if the fairground tagada rides are bouncing too strongly, most operators will give time for riders to get to their seats again before making the ride bounces again. But the Disco Tagada ride goes up and down suddenly in operation, which just as if the ocean wave rises up and down, fast and slow. And it is very interesting! At the same time, with the strong shock of disco music beats, riders sitting on the tagada rides manufactured and supplied by Beston amusement will feel they are just like a dancing note, which they cannot experience from other amusement equipment. Can you refuse this interesting and thrilling disco tagada rides?
Mini tagada ride, a small-sized tagada rides, is a welcomed amusement rides for kids. And it operates just like a normal tagada. But it spins slowly and bounce gently to protect the children from being hurt. However, it has the same great fun with giant tagada ride as for the kids. What's more, in order to attract the kids' attention, the tagada kiddie rides are always has attractive appearance, such as the marine animals, interesting cartoons, and so on.
Turntable tagada ride covers a smaller area and has a bigger capacity, which can reduce the investment cost. And more passenger flow means more benefits.
Easy to operate. One operator can control the whole equipment after training. Just press the button according to the instructions.
Lower maintenance rate. Beston produces the amusement equipment with superior quality materials and advanced techniques. It can be used for a long time by checking and maintenance frequently.
Higher investment return. The tagada is a unique amusement rides, bringing extraordinary feelings to riders. Therefore, most people would like to have a try when they see it in parks or fairground. The screaming riders will also attract more passer-by. And all these factors means more benefits in a short time.
Where to Buy Tagada Disco Rides?
You may have searched for it for a long time and have no idea which one to choose. Beston will force you to choose us, but we will list some of references for you to think about!
Interested in Beston Disco Tagada Rides?
As there are so many tagada ride manufacturers and supplier, please do not make a decision in a hurry! You may regret soon. You should think about your budget and decide which kind of tagada rides you should buy: the mini tagada, the giant tagada rides, the capacity, and some other details! Then you should consider the product details, such as every part of the tagada. And you should also take the most important thing – the product quality into consideration. Besides, the sales-service, including pre-sales and after-sales service are also one of the important factors you should take into account. Some other factors are also vital for your selection: company strength, the product prospect, customers' feedback, etc. Please take all matters into consideration to choose professional manufacturer! Beston Company aims to be serving and responsible for all customers.
Therefore, Beston produces and supplies various tagada rides, as well as some other amusement equipment. Beston can offer disco tagada rides with high quality, which can introduce many visitors for your amusement and theme parks. In this way, it will make a lot more benefits for your investment. And the tagada ride price in Beston Amusement is reasonable. Almost all investors can afford to buy it for their parks! Please feel free to contact us for more information whenever you are purchasing the tagada ride for sale. You can not only buy the standard tagada amusement ride, but also the customized tagada rides according to your requirements.
Which Model of Beston Tagada Amusement Rides?
The tagada fairground rides are manufactured with high quality fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP), which is environmental protection, corrosion resistance and also can ensure the longer service life.
Beston funfair tagada rides are equipped with LED lights, beautiful music, colorful and un-fading painting, etc.. It is much more gorgeous and attractive when it is combined with intense vibration!
Beston tagada rides bring the thrilling experience to riders that they have never experienced and will never forget.
Beston manufactured with the tagada rides with many years' experience, and the design can guarantee all riders' safety.


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Q: Accessing variables from other classes I have two classes. One class works does the calculations, whilst the other is a GUI to present them.
My problem is - I have "hard coded" a file path into my calculations class and can't seem to find a way to make it dynamic. As the code is fairly long, I uploaded it. Please tell me if you'd prefer me to paste it here.
GUI Class:
http://pastebin.com/qNU7jVV0
Calculations Class:
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A solution in simple terms would be very helpful. Thanks.

A: in Calculations Class:
public File setFile(String filepath){
    try{
        jpegFile = new File(filepath);
    }
    catch (IOException e) {
        e.PrintStackTrace();
    }
    return jpegFile;
}

now in GUI, to set the file to the given file path, just call metaData.setFile("C:\mypic.jpg");

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Q: get value from array if mached i have array sometimes returned as one location or many locations
i want to check array with the variable $location = egypt ;
and if find this value retun this array from all this locations array
stdClass Object
(
    [count] => 2
    [query] => Cairo
    [locations] => Array
        (
            [0] => stdClass Object
                (
                    [id] => 1190
                    [name] => Cairo, Egypt - 341 hotels
                    [country_name] => Egypt
                    [country_code] => EG
                    [state_name] =>
                    [state_code] =>
                )

            [1] => stdClass Object
                (
                    [id] => 11016
                    [name] => Cairo, GA, United States - 4 hotels
                    [country_name] => United States
                    [country_code] => US
                    [state_name] => {"en":"Georgia"}
                    [state_code] => GA
                )

        )

)

A: function locationReturn($locationArray){
  $result = array();
  foreach($locationArray as $value){
    if($value['country_name'] == 'Egypt')
     return $value;
  }
  return $result; // return empty array if not getting
}


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Bus Driver Organizes Black Mob Violence Against White Family
By Colin Flaherty
Some stories you have to read 10 times before deciding: 'Yes: What I thought was too crazy is really true.'
This is one of those stories. Here goes, believe it or not:
A black Baltimore bus driver organized a mob of 20 black people to assault a white family of three on her bus, which they did with gusto and pepper spray. All the while, the other black passengers hooted and hollered in encouragement.
All while the bus driver waited for the beating to finish so the attackers could get back on the bus. With her thanks.
The bus company didn't give a darnn. And it took Baltimore police two months before they even investigated it.
If you want to reread that another ten times, go ahead. I'll wait.
More details from WBAL TV that somehow escaped the attention of the Baltimore Sun. (Which means either this happens all the time and is not newsworthy. Or the paper has an embargo on news about large scale black mob violence. Or both.)
It happened in June: A Baltimore couple was escorting their 9-year old son home from school on the city bus. The bus was crowded, so the driver asked the family to move to the back. They said they could not. There was no room. That is when the driver started yelling at them. From WBAL TV news:
"If you would have gotten your (expletive) off you wouldn't be having these problems," the bus driver told the family. "You better watch the way you're talking to me.… Come up here and I'll show you what I'll do. You better get your ass way back there in the back."
Eventually, the driver confronted her white passengers, said the mother of the family:
"She got out of her seat belt, stood up screaming in both of our faces, 'Don't tell me how to do my job. If you have a problem, come across this line and I'll knock you the F out.'"
At that point, other black passengers started yelling for the bus driver to remove the white family from the bus. One of passengers urged the bus driver to use her phone and "call them up." The family would soon find out who "them" was:
"Two bus stops later, (the victim) said a large number of Mergenthaler Vo-Tech and Academy for College and Career Exploration students boarded the bus."
The victims were standing next to the bus driver and they heard her tell the newly-boarded students: "I don't care where they get off. You handle that (Bleep) and I'll take care of you. I'll wait for you."
Soon after, the family of three left the bus, along with the 20 black students who had just boarded it.
They beat and pepper-sprayed all three members of the family, choking and banging their heads on the ground -- all while the bus driver waited and watched. All while some of the students got on and off the bus.
"I was really scared," the 9-year-old victim told 11 News. "He said he tried to defend his mother but couldn't. "I tried to get the girl that was beating her up off of her, and she turned around and pepper-sprayed me."
Charging documents show the bus driver watched the assault and yelled several times, "Yeah, that's what you get." After the teens were finished with the beating, they got back on the bus, and the bus drove away, offering the victims no assistance, police said.
Murphy is awaiting a November trial. Eight students were also arrested.
The Baltimore Sun said this is the second recent example of a bus driver assisting people who assault riders.
Now you can go back to your real life, where bus drivers do not organize black mob violence against white families. Except for when they do.
Colin Flaherty is an award winning reporter and the author of a new e–book and video on racial violence called Knockout Game a Lie? Aww, hell no!


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Good Morning! Well...when I went to schedule today's blog post...I realized I hadn't published yesterday's blog post...it was still a draft, so you're probably seeing two posts today! SORRY about that...but I sure hope you enjoy them both! Now...I'm off to spin class...TRYING to get healthy!
Today's card is made with Petals & Paisleys Specialty Designer Paper. The colors I chose are Night of Navy, Delightful Dijon, Very Vanilla and Mint Macaron. The sentiment and the background of the sentiment are from the Best Birds stamp set. I cut a beautiful leaf from Copper Foil sheets, using the Paisley framelits. I attached the leaf to the sentiment with Mint Macaron Striped 5/8" ribbon and Kraft Rope trim. The sentiment is attached to the designer paper with dimensionals!
Of course I added just a bit to the inside of the card by stamping (in Mint Macaron), the background from the sentiment...again fromt he Best Birds stamp set. I love the colors in this designer paper...they are GORGEOUS! You're gonna LOVE those Copper Foil sheets too!!! OH the POSSIBILITIES!
That's all I have for you today! I'm headed down the mountain for my workshop! Hoping it goes smoothly...and that I don't have any HOT FLASHES! Hope you have a WONDERFUL rest of your day! Thanks bunches for stopping by!


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2016 is the ninth competitive season for the Cairns based Sea Swift Northern Pride Rugby League Football Club. They played in the QRL state competition, the Intrust Super Cup. 14 clubs competed, with each club playing 23 matches (12 home and 11 away) over 25 rounds.

Staff

Coaches
 Head coach: Joe O'Callaghan
 Assistant coach (defence): Shane O'Flanagan
 Assistant coach (Attack): Leon Hallie
 Assistant coach / Head trainer (Positional/CDRL Allocation Players): Darren Ferricks

Managers
 Chief executive officer: Rod Jensen
 Chairman: Bob Fowler (stepped down 10 December 2015).
 Interim Chairman: Terry Mackenroth (December 2015-2016)
 Club director: Tony Williamson
 Team manager: Alan Marsh
 Assistant manager (Home): Kev Anderson
 Assistant manager (Away Crew): Murray Stalley
 Head first aid officer: Deb Gallop
 Medical (Away crew): Max Conroy
 Welfare officer: Michael White

High Performance Unit
 Club Sports Science Consultant: Dr Stephen Bird
 High Performance Manager: Matt Di Salvo
 Strength and conditioning Coach: Scott Sudale
 Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach: Peter Nash
 Rehab Coordinator: Megan Harding
 Physiotherapist: Tim Lowcock
 Sports Dietician: Mitchell Smith
 Mental Edge Coach: Robert Gronbeck

Player managers
 Team captain: Ryan Ghietti

Player awards
 Sea Swift Most improved player - Jared Allen
 Sea Swift Best Back - Justin Castellaro
 Sea Swift Best Forward - Tom Hancock
 Sea Swift Players' Player - Sheldon Powe-Hobbs
 Sea Swift Player of the Year - David Murphy
 John O'Brien Club Person of the Year - Gordon Greaves

Squad

 Linc Port (Fullback/Centre)

 Khan Ahwang (Fullback/Centre)

 Luke George (vc) (Wing)

 Justin Castellaro (Centre)

 Rajan Opetaia-Halls (Wing/Centre)

 Akeripa Tia-Kilife (Wing/Centre)

 Brayden Torpy (Halfback)

 Jordan Biondi-Odo (Five-eighth)

 Jared Allen (Five-eighth)

 Ryan Ghietti (c) (Hooker)

 Jack Svendsen (Prop)

 David Murphy (Prop)

 Sheldon Powe-Hobbs (Lock/Second Row)

 Vaipuna Tia Kilifi (Second Row)

 Rajan Opetia-Halls (Second Row)

 Tom Hancock (Second Row)

 Ben Reuter (Second Row)

 Lachlan Parmenter (Second Row)

 Ben Schell

 Denzel King (Dummy Half)

 Keelan White

 Ben Spina (Prop)

 Javid Bowen (Wing)

 Patrick Kafusi (Prop)

 Shaun Hudson (Wing)

 Lachlan Coote

 Scott Bolton

 Antonio Winterstein

Greg Miglio (Tully Tigers)

Colin Wilkie (Innisfail Leprechauns)

Fred Koraba (Innisfail Brothers)

Shawn Bowen (Mossman-Port Douglas Sharks)

Sam Pau (Kangaroos)

Ned Blackman (Atherton Roosters)

Ben Schell (Cairns Brothers)

Daniel Tatipata (Edmonton Storm)

Ian King (Mareeba Gladiators)

Jack Brock (Southern Suburbs)

Menmuny Murgha (Yarrabah Seahawks)

Broski Emery-Hunia (Brothers)

Aidan Day (Southern Suburbs)

Patrick Lewis (Kangaroos)

Luke La Rosa (Brothers)

Statistics

North Queensland Cowboys who played for the Northern Pride in 2015

2016 player gains
  Brayden Torpy (half-back) from the NRL Gold Coast Titans Under-20s.
  Rajan Opetaia-Halls (backrow) from Queensland Cup Central Queensland Capras.
  Khan Ahwang (backrow) from Queensland Cup Burleigh Bears.
  Akeripa Tia Kilifi (centre) from the NRL North Queensland Cowboys Under-20s.
 Ben Reuter from CDRL Innisfail Leprechauns.

Pride/CDRL 2016 Portability Program
 Colin Wilkie from CDRL Innisfail Leprechauns.
 Ned Blackman from CDRL Atherton Rooster
 Ben Schell from CDRL Cairns Brothers.
 Daniel Tatipata from CDRL Edmonton Storm.
 Fred Koraba from CDRL Innisfail Brothers.
 Jared Verney from CDRL Ivanhoe Knights.
 Sam Pau from CDRL Kangaroos.
 Ian King from CDRL Mareeba Gladiators.
 Shawn Bowen from CDRL Mossman-Port Douglas Sharks.
 Jack Brock from CDRL Southern Suburbs.
 Greg Miglio from CDRL Tully Tigers.
 Menmuny Murgha from CDRL Yarrabah Seahawks.

Player losses after 2015 season
  Brett Anderson retired.
  Jason Roos retired.
  Alex Starmer retired.
  Semi Tadulala retired.
  Sam Obst retired.
  Hezron Murgha to Queensland Cup side Townsville Blackhawks
  Graham Clark to the NRL Canterbury Bulldogs
  Codey Kennedy to Queensland Cup side Tweed Heads Seagulls
  Regan Verney Queensland Cup side Mackay Cutters
  Nathan Wales released to go traveling.
  Brent Oosen released due to work commitments.
  Maddie Oosen released.
  Dean McGilvray released.
  Travis Peeters released.
  P J Webb released for personal reasons.
  Jared Verney released.
  Bradley Stephen released.

Season launch
 Cairns Induction Day: Saturday 31 October 2015.
 Training for the 2016 season started on Monday 2 November 2015.
 2016 Corporate Launch:
 2016 ISC Season Launch: Friday, 4 March 2016 at the Treasury Casino's Hotel Courtyard, Brisbane, hosted by Channel 9 commentators Scott Sattler and Peter Psaltis, guests heard from QRL Managing Director Robert Moore, Chairman Peter Betros and Intrust Super CEO Brendan O'Farrell.

Jerseys

Sponsors
Naming rights sponsor:
 Sea Swift
Jersey sponsor:
 Sea Swift
 XXXX
 Emu Sportswear
Jersey sponsor (back of jersey):
 Sponsorship of individual players available from $6,500
Sleeve sponsor:
 Rivers Insurance Brokers & L J Hooker
Shorts sponsor:
 Cairns Regional Council
 Intrust Super
Playing strip manufacturer:
 EMU Sportswear
Other sponsors: Brothers World of Entertainment; Calanna Pharmacy; BDO; James Cook University; CDRL; hm Health Management; Queensland Country Credit Union; Phoenix Dynamic Sports Entertainment; Cairns Colonial Club Resort; First Response; ASN; Cairns Sports Performance Clinic; Kennards Hire; Proarch Podiatry; Brilliant Technologies; Cairns Total Physio; Queensland Country Health Fund; Pacific Toyota; Ransom Specialty Coffee Roasters; Cairns Hardware; Visual Imaging; Devenish Law.
Media partners: Sea FM; WIN Television; Cairns Post.

Fixtures

Trial matches

Intrust Super Cup matches

Ladder

Televised games

Channel Nine
In August 2012 as part of the historic $1 billion five-year broadcasting agreement with Nine and Fox Sports, the Australian Rugby League Commission confirmed that Intrust Super Cup matches would be televised by Channel 9 until 2018. One match a week is shown live across Queensland at 2.00pm (AEST) on Sunday afternoons on Channel 9 (or GEM), on WIN Television (RTQ) in regional areas and on Imparja Television in remote areas. The match is also broadcast in Papua New Guinea on Kundu 2 TV. The 2015 commentary team is Peter Psaltis, Scott Sattler and Mathew Thompson.
 2016 Northern Pride televised games - Channel 9, WIN Television (RTQ), Imparja Television and Kundu 2 TV.
 1:  Sunshine Coast Falcons beat Northern Pride 25-24: Round 1, Sunday 6 March 2016, 12.40 pm (Zaidee's Rainbow Foundation Round) from Sunshine Coast Stadium, Sportsmans Parade, Kawana Waters, Sunshine Coast.
 2: Northern Pride beat Redcliffe Dolphins 20-16: Round 10, Sunday 15 May 2016, 1.40 pm (Indigenous Appreciation Round) from Barlow Park, Cairns.

References

External links
 Northern Pride Official site
 Northern Pride Facebook Page
 Northern Pride Twitter Page
 Northern Pride YouTube Page
 2012 Northern Pride match highlights on YouTube

Northern Pride RLFC seasons
2016 in Australian rugby league
2016 in rugby league by club


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YEAH! My project that I have been so excited about is finally done!!! I have wanted a lamp in my family room for so long. There are only two lights in the ceiling since my house is so old. I really wanted an antique bridge lamp like I have in my bedroom but they have tiny bases and tip very easily. Not exactly kid friendly. So I decided to make one so I could control the size of the base and make it fit my style. And if I save (a ton) of money that would be great too!
**UPDATE** Here are a couple of pictures in the day light :) A little better.
The first thing I did was lightly pencil a design onto the lamp shade. I am slightly obsessed with paisley so that is what I chose.
****Update**** I need to clarify something that until someone asked me for the pattern I used, I didn't realize that I hadn't explain very well. I didn't use a pattern. I made up the paisley design as I went. I erased if I didn't like it. Paisley is easy because anything goes. There is no wrong way. If it looks like a strange amoeba thing, you are good to go!
I used Deco Art paint to paint on the design. Usually when I paint on fabric I use a fabric paint medium. But since this won't be thrown in the washing machine, I skipped on the medium.
I used a small pointed brush. I can do this pretty quickly. I broke it up into 3 night so I wouldn't get sick of it. I watched a couple TV shows each night and painted. I enjoy it. If you don't want to hand paint your shade you can by all means cover your shade in fabric. A little spray adhesive or modpodge and your set.
Now for the base. I had my husband gather up all my scrap pieces of wood from past projects and put them in the basement. My garage is freezing and I am a wuss. I covered everything in the unfinished part of our basement and turned it into my winter workshop. I cut all the wood with my miter saw. I didn't even measure. I just grabbed it and cut random sizes. I know, I know. You are totally diggin' my outfit. Sorry ladies. It is completely custom and takes years to make.
As I was cutting I stacked them up to make sure I was cutting enough to get the height I wanted.
When they were all cut, I sanded the heck out of them. I wanted all the edges and corners to be smooth. I have kids whose heads seem to be magnetically drawn to sharp edges.
I used a bore bit (3/4 inch) to make holes in the center of each one. Again, I did not measure. Great huh? That is probably why I like this project so much.I put the piece I was drilling on top of a piece that would not be used for the lamp.
I did not want the cord coming out of a hole in the very bottom piece or else the lamp would wobble. So I did not drill a hole in the very bottom board. I took the second the last board and drilled a hole on the side that went all the way through until it met up with the center hole. You will get a better idea of what I am talking about when you see me put the cord through this hole a little later. All you need to understand now is that I am a genius for thinking that up.
Here are all the pieces to my lamp puzzle!
Then I stained them all a dark walnut. This is right after I stained them. The stain sinks into the wood slowly. It ended up being lighter than this. I like dark stain for many reasons and one of them is that it hides imperfections quite well. Since this was all scrap wood, there were definitely imperfections!
Time to assemble! I used Gorilla wood glue on the bottom of the board and then added it to the base.
Then I strung the cord through.
After that it is pretty much like you are stringing giant beads onto a string. Glue, string it on, nail once or twice and repeat. Now, I need to point out that some of the chunks of wood were too thick to nail. But the glue when dry will be strong enough. I didn't worry about it. I figured that it was better to have most of them held in place than none of them. I literally just grabbed and stuck it on, then grabbed another. No rhyme or reason. I have found that if you want a truly random look that it is best to make it truly random. Because of that and not measuring anything, this was an EASY project.
Sorry this is a little dark. But it is soooo much prettier in real life. I hope I get better pics in the morning.
WOW! you did a beautiful job on the shade! love the look of the entire lamp!
That's a lot of painting…I hope you win. Great project.
Turned out AMAZING!! Love, love, love the shade, but then I've always like paisley too.
OMGOSH… truly one of the best DIY projects I've ever seen!!! I NEEEEED one! Can't wait to see if I can pull one off.
That is amazing! Good luck!
That is so cool, I love it!!!!
I'm super impressed with this lamp! What a fabulous idea! and you are remarkably GREAT at drawing and painting pasiley! Best of luck to you!
So impressed! Love the chunky shape the wood creates. What a clever idea.
Wait!!! You hand drew that kick *ss paisley design? I'm amazed!!!! Very very cool!
Wow…just wow! Every detail is perfect!
The stacked scrap wood is such a good idea. As for tea staining; I have seen it come out fantastic but more times it's a flop. I find I want people to know I actually went to the trouble of tea staining so I put too much on. It's subtle and sometimes just looks like a cream shade after….
I love your idea, now all I need to do is wait till morning to try to convince my husband to let me make this, haha.
Having a little GIVEAWAY on my blog for a $20 Home Depot Gift Card if anyone is interested.
That looks amazing! I wish I had time and the patience to sit and paint details like that. Oh wait..I can't draw. Smile.
With ideas like this there should never be a scrap of wood in any landfill. Fabulous job! wonderful idea!
I am head over heels in love with this, totally and completely gorgeous! I personally (as much as I love tea stained things) would not stain that shade, it's too beautiful as it is. I entered several projects in that DIY party and thought I had a pretty good chance until I saw this! If you don't win I'll be shocked. GORGEOUS.
I can tell that SO much time went into this, but the result is gorgeous!
Wow! I'm impressed. It's very unique! I love the lampshade and can't believe you hand painted it! I'm a little jealous of your steady hand! Great job!
LOVE IT, how flippin awesome, and I LOVE the paisley design you painted. Good job, and good luck, hope you win.
So beautiful! I adore your lamp shade! I painted my own lamp shade this summer!
One word…FANTABULOUS!!! Yes, that's a word!
Oh my gosh.. this lamp totally rocks! You offered such a fabulous tutorial too. It's so original and looks so cool.
I am so in love with this lamp. I want one! Thanks for linking up to the DIY Club. I am a follower here now!
No way! I can't believe you made that yourself! I am in LOVE with your paisley painting! Flawless!
Fantastic! What a brain storm you had! Mmmm… now you have me thinking…I might have to whip one up. What FUN!
This is mind- blowing. WHOW will not do it any justice… You could sell them for some serious bucks, every house should have one of those lamps. Starting with mine.
I love this lamp! I can see it in so many spots in my house, Thanks for sharing!
Congrats on making the Top 10 at The DIY Club!
the lamp is sooooo cute..
All I can say is Awesome! This is great.
Utah State! Hey Aggies all the way! Go Aggies! go Aggies! hey Hey Hey!
I'm totally inpsired to make my own lamp now. I love this!
This is GENIOUS!!! My mouth is open in amazement….
Uh, WOW! That is so incredibly clever and beautiful. I will be looking at my scrap wood with new eyes…..
You are so clever! What a great idea. I totally think you should tea stain the shade. I've done it. Great results. Tea, sponge brush and you're good to go! Thanks for the great tutorial!
I've seen a picture of this throughout blog land but I hadn't realized that you painted the shade as well! As if the base wasn't awesome enough!! I love this lamp.
For the flippin' love – that is so stinkin' cute!!! My daughter totally flipped for it too. We're gonna have a Mom/Daughte day and attempt to make something like it. Could we get you to post your paisley so we can copy them – PLEASE & THANK YOU!!! I can't draw a stick man with a ruler.
I just made it up as I went. I didn't use a pattern. I drew it on the shade lightly enough I didn't like a certain paisley I drew, I could erase it. If you want, you could practice on a paper first.
Wow, what an undertaking. It's beautiful!
You're a girl after my own heart! What a great lamp!! Fabulous!!
Wow – Anthropologie has nothing on you!
Love this! Thanks for linking! I;ll be featuring this on BCD on DEc. 28th!
So cool Stacey! You did a fantastic job! It's gorgeous!
Love the lamp & the shade!
The lamp base is so versatile! Each of the wood blocks could be painted different shades of a particular color to match a room. Cubes of wood would look great as well!
Very creative & very clever!
And I probably wouldn't tea stain the lamp shade…I don't think the colors of the paisley would pop as nicely on the tea-stained shade.
LOVE the texture of the stacks of wood! Verynice!
Amazing work! Love the shade, love the wood!
Congratulations! You've been featured at this weeks Hookin Up with HoH #30!
At first glance I thought your shade was from Ikea. Amazing that you painted on all that gorgeous detail. Fantastic tutorial and uber creative project!
An amazing project. Definitely a winner! I'd pay big bucks for that fabulous shade!
That lampshade is simply amazing! You are one talented girl!!!
WOW just WOW!!!! LOVE IT!!!! I would buy that iin a store;) TOO COOL!!!!!
Ditto what everyone else is saying, this is AWESOME!!
I can't get over how much I love this lamp! I'm featuring you tomorrow on CrazyDomestic.com! Feel free to grab an "I was featured" button!
I love this! Im heading into the garage right now to dig through the wood. Thanks!
Wow…I love to see a GIRL using power tools…see guys, like football it's not just for men! lol…but really, I have wantd to make a lamp out of some "extra" items I have, but scared of the wiring process…thanks for sharing this tutorial!
I absolutely LOVE this!!! Thanks for sharing!
I just found your blog, but I'm loving all the projects. House fix-ups, felt faces, scrap wood, and another mom who knows how to use a miter saw! What could be better? Oh, wait– a USU sweatshirt. Go Aggies!!! I love it!
I love this lamp. I think I'll make one for my sister, too. She just bought a house, so this would make a good house warming gift.
Wow, I really love this lamp! Thanks for the great tutorial!
saw you on studio 5. Can not believe you hand painted that. AMAZING!
THis is soooo neat I can't wait to try it… but I don't have a nail gun I might have to use a bit more muscle driving nails.
I love this idea… How cute and wonderful.
love it, love it, love it. I have the same while boring lamp shape, and un-matching base, now I know what to do. thanks for the inspiration.
but I do have a question, how do you install the top part where connect with the light bulb? and the plug to the outlet? hehe… I can't wait to make my own.
Goodness I LOVE that lamp! And I think we have the same sofa. I just found your blog and i already love it. I am a new follower.
Holy moly! That is amazing! Really. Great job! Just found your blog via vintage revivals, love it!
That is so clever – well done that girl!!! BTW – I found you on Pinterest – someone pinned you!!!
Fantastic! I'm over from Vintage Revival too, but I laughed at the comment right above mine. I just pinned this before commenting. Super creative and beautiful! Way to go!
Wow! This is so creative. I love it!
thanks for the tutorial. this is amazing. loved every minute of it and can't wait to make one. you are a crafty crafty lady.
OH-MY-MY!! I LOVE your lamp! You are so clever!!
I am kinda stumped though… I may be asking silly question but how did you do the lamp part of this whole thing… I mean the wiring! I would have loved to see that part! I have never thought to wire my own lamp up and would love to replicate this in short and tall versions! How did you do it?!
I love this project! Great way to use your scrap pieces and the shade is awesome!!
I need a table saw. You are amazing!
Um, this is absolutely AMAZING!!! I've been gathering log pieces to do something similar, but am at a loss of how to actually get a lamp to work. What cord, "lamp guts" did you use and where did you purchase them? LOVE your blog!
Oh wow, this is beautiful! I just pinned it on pintrest, it's just too awesome!
LOVE LOVE LOVE this!!! I am your newest follower!!!
Really love this one! Thanks for sharing..
I know this is an old post…I just found you via Vintage Revivals, and I was JUST talking to my husband about how I could make my own chunky floor lamp and then HERE IS YOUR POST about how you did it! I love your blog! Thanks so much for this great post!
UberCOOL!! You are so talented!
Wow! What an amazing idea! I have piles upon piles of scrap wood that I just can't bring myself to part with. You have got the gears spinning in my head with all sorts of new ideas. Thanks for sharing this beautiful lamp!
I don't have a tutorial on it but here is a video that shows it. There are two wires. One gets wrapped around one screw on the left and one gets wrapped around another screw on the right side. It is super easy.
would check this? IE nonetheless is the marketplace chief and a huge section of folks will leave out your great writing due to this problem.
You gave me a great idea to use scrap wood.
Could you also please share the details on how you attached the lamp shade and the bulb to the stand.
What a great idea. We have lots of scrap wood but didn't know what to use it for. Now I know. Love your lamp and the idea. THANKS!
I know it's several years later, but I would like to know how thin you had to get the acrylic in order to maintain the color when the light is on. I am getting ready to paint a lampshade, and I need the colors to stay mostly true when the light is on.


A tipical problem: I need to mill a slightly long part, let's say, a 10x10x130mm bar. Sure, you can use the good Sherline vise and clamp the part by the middle, but vibration at the ends of the part is a problem. So after getting inspired by this and this , I decided to build my own wide low profile vise.
First, I bought a pair of used step jaws. They are really high precision, and include two stop options. As I understand this jaw types are for Kurt type vises, the big brand in professional vises (of course my vise will be a joke compared to one of this vises, but that's not the point).
Interchangeable jaws (must fit my Kurt 4″ jaws of course).
Should be able to be used in the X or Y axis.
Should not require clamps for installing.
For light duty work (well, this cover Sherline use).
And, of course, a simple design.
I choose 1/2″ tooling plate for the base and 1″ square bar stock for jaw supports. As always, after some draft drawings I began the building process.
Milling T slots (easier than what I expected).
Cutting and squaring jaw supports.
Drilling a lot of holes (harder than what I expected).
Some parts appears in previous posts. Here are some pics.
And here's the assembled and installed vise.
After clamping an aluminum bar I found a problem: front and back supports lift about 0.5mm after tightening; it seems aluminum over aluminum lifts, but t-nuts remains fixed. So after that I add a key to the fixed jaw support (previous pics show that); at least this will allow to keep alignment.
Installing it's a bit tricky, as two of the clamping screws go below the back jaw support.
How much clamping force? I don't know, but at least I was able to raise the whole mill holding the clamped bar with both hands (I was not able to take a picture of this). That's enought to me. Here are my vise and the Sherline one.
Tightening looks, at first, a bit troublesome, as this requires to tighten 8 screws, but anyway it's a less than a minute process, so I can live with that.
Sure, this is a light duty vise, but I love the step jaws, the stops and the fact it's low profile.
I must admit I would have like a larger back for the movable jaw support, but space limitations led me to the actual design.
This vise can be used to clamp small flat plates, but a simpler solution for this are Dave Hylands Fly Cutting Clamps. They are the best practical design I've seen fot this type of clamps, so for sure I will anotate this in my long list of some-day-I-will-do projects.
Another of my want-to-do project. I must try to stop reading your posts; project lists getting too long but time too little. Think I need to seek help on this.
This low profile vise looks easier for me to implement than the others. I'll give it a shot. First off, to buy the T-slot cutter after lunch.
Hi, I'm Italian and I congratulate you for your site and your works!!!
I ask your help: how did you created the T-slots? Let me explain: What drill did you use?
I can not find T-milling for my six millimeters spindle!
Thanks. I was lucky as I found a 7.5x2mm woodruff cutter on a local flea market. These cutters are really hard to find. You cant try to make your own, as some guys do: http://homepage3.nifty.com/amigos/t_slot_cutter/t_slot_cutter-e.htm (very nice, a project itself, wish I try some day). Regarding the cutting process, of course you first cut the middle area with a standard end mill, and the cut the sides with the woodruff, using a small cutting depth and cleaning with a brush between passes (woodruff cutter can clog if you take too much material). As a final step I did use a small dovetail end mill to cut a small chamfer underneath the slot ways. T-nuts aren't really "T", they have a small radius near the threaded/flat-part join. Good luck!


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Alice Postlethwaite
Furness, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom
The Life of Alice
When Alice Postlethwaite was born about 1814, in Furness, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom, her father, Isaac Postlethwaite, was 31 and her mother, Ann Widder, was 31. She married John Howson Beck on 20 September 1831, in Heversham, Westmorland, England. They were the parents of at least 6 sons and 1 daughter. She lived in Westmorland, England, United Kingdom in 1851 and Warton, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom for about 10 years.
Learn about Alice's homeland.
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Heversham, Westmorland, England
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The defeat of Napoleon Bonaparte at Waterloo marks the end of the Napoleonic Wars. Napoleon defeated and exiled to St. Helena.
1825 · Museum of Lancashire
The Museum of Lancashire is located in the former courthouse of Preston in Lancashire, England. The building was designed by Thomas Rickman. Some the exhibits include Lancashire through the years, at work, at play, goes to war, and law and order. All depict different times and events in Lancashire county. The museum closed in 2015 and is now only opened for scheduled appointments.
1850 · Industrial Revolution in Lancashire
When the Industrial Revolution hit Lancashire, cotton mills started spring up everywhere. This helped the cotton industry to start booming even moreso in Lancashire.
Postlethwaite
English: variant of Postlethwait . This is the more frequent spelling in the British Isles.
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Crosby's Crawfish Shack draws huge crowd for 2020 season opener
By Elliott Lapin, Staff writer
Updated 12:08 pm CST, Monday, January 6, 2020
Dan and Jen Meaux own and operate the Crawfish Shack
Photo: Elliott Lapin / Staff Photo
The annual pilgrimage has begun — Crawfish Shack has opened for the season.
People came from across the region and waited in a long line at the drive thru to have some of the Crosby restaurant's famous crawfish.
Friday, Jan. 3 was the first day Crawfish Shack's drive-thru was open, and owner Dan Meaux said it served 247 cars in the three hours that it was open.
"The first day is very exciting. It's really great seeing all the employees and customers again," said Meaux. "The first day of the drive-thru was huge. Actually overwhelmingly. We are truly blessed."
The drive-thru was scheduled to be open and selling crawfish from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., but at around 7 p.m. Crawfish Shack posted on its social media accounts that it was sold out of crawfish.
As per tradition, it gave away five pounds of free crawfish to the first car in line at the drive thru. According to its Facebook page, that car got in place at 11:15 that morning.
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Breaking Bad, Game of Thrones in BBC's 100 greatest TV series of 21st century
Arts & Entertainment Desk
Thu Oct 21, 2021 12:41 PM Last update on: Thu Oct 21, 2021 12:56 PM
BBC Culture tweeted the list of '100 greatest TV series of the 21st Century'.. Photo: Collected
Popular series "Breaking Bad" and "Game of Thrones" have found their way into BBC's '100 greatest TV series of the 21st Century.
According to a poll curated by BBC Culture, the Idris Elba starrer HBO series "The Wire" topped the list while period drama "Mad Men" is at the second spot, "Breaking Bad" finds itself on the third spot.
These are the 100 greatest TV series of the 21st Century, as voted for by 206 critics from 43 countries. #TVOfTheCentury https://t.co/A3x6MAqIkw
— BBC Culture (@BBC_Culture) October 19, 2021
Phoebe Waller-Bridge's biting comedy "Fleabag" came in fourth while fantasy epic "Game of Thrones" was fifth.
Most of the series were either American or British while the Danish series "Borgen", Germany's "Dark", and the French "Call My Agent!" made their way onto the list.
The list also includes popular series such as "The Crown", "Stranger Things", "Narcos", "Chernobyl", and "Schitt's Creek."
Spanish series "Money Heist" has got a place on the list even before its finale that is set to air in December. One of the longest-running American shows "Grey's Anatomy" also finds itself on the list.
There are also a handful of animated shows, including the 11th-placed existential dramedy "Bojack Horseman", "Rick & Morty", and "Steven Universe", while two versions of "The Office" – both the UK and US iterations – made it in.
BBC Culture tweeted the list with the text, "These are the 100 greatest TV series of the 21st Century, as voted for by 206 critics from 43 countries. #TVOfTheCentury."
The annual poll by BBC Culture is conducted by film critics and industry experts from around the globe, who pick the best titles in a particular category.
Though previous years saw lists like greatest films directed by women and best non-English language movies, the curators decided to turn the spotlight on TV shows in 2021. This, keeping in view the role played by the small screen in the last two years during the coronavirus pandemic.
Check out BBC Culture's '100 greatest TV series of the 21st Century' list:
1. The Wire (2002-2008)
2. Mad Men (2007-2015)
3. Breaking Bad (2008-2013)
4. Fleabag (2016-2019)
5. Game of Thrones (2011-2019)
6. I May Destroy You (2020)
7. The Leftovers (2014-2017)
8. The Americans (2013-2018)
9. The Office (UK) (2001-2003)
10. Succession (2018-)
11. BoJack Horseman (2014-2020)
12. Six Feet Under (2001-2005)
13. Twin Peaks: The Return (2017)
14. Atlanta (2016-)
15. Chernobyl (2019)
16. The Crown (2016-)
17. 30 Rock (2006-2013)
18. Deadwood (2004-2006)
19. Lost (2004-2010)
20. The Thick of It (2005-2012)
21. Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000-)
22. Black Mirror (2011-)
23. Better Call Saul (2015-2022)
24. Veep (2012-2019)
25. Sherlock (2010-2017)
26. Watchmen (2019)
27. Line of Duty (2012-2021)
28. Friday Night Lights (2006-2011)
29. Parks and Recreation (2009-2015)
30. Girls (2012-2017)
31. True Detective (2014-2019)
32. Arrested Development (2003-2019)
33. The Good Wife (2009-2016)
34. The Bridge (2011-2018)
35. Fargo (2014-)
36. Downton Abbey (2010-2015)
36. Band of Brothers (2001)
38. The Handmaid's Tale (2017-)
39. The Office (US) (2005-2013)
40. Borgen (2010-2022)
41. Schitt's Creek (2015-2020)
42. Peep Show (2003-2015)
43. Money Heist (2017-2021)
44. Community (2009-2015)
45. The Good Fight (2017-)
46. Homeland (2011-2020)
47. Grey's Anatomy (2005-)
48. Inside No 9 (2014-)
49. The Bureau (2015-)
50. Halt and Catch Fire (2014-2017)
51. Small Axe (2020)
52. This is England 86, 88 and 90 (2010-2015)
53. Call My Agent! (2015-2020)
54. Happy Valley (2014-)
55. The Shield (2002-2008)
56. The Big Bang Theory (2007-2019)
57. The Young Pope (2016)
58. Dark (2017-2020)
59. The Underground Railroad (2021)
60. House of Cards (2013-2018)
61. Avatar: The Last Airbender (2005-2008)
62. The Good Place (2016-2020)
62. Pose (2018-2021)
64. Detectorists (2014-2017)
65. Orange is the New Black (2013-2019)
66. Mare of Easttown (2021)
67. RuPaul's Drag Race (2009-)
68. Stranger Things (2016-)
69. 24 (2001-2010)
70. Battlestar Galactica (2004-2009)
71. Enlightened (2011-2013)
72. Gilmore Girls (2000-2007)
73. Planet Earth (2006)
74. Utopia (2013-2014)
75. Babylon Berlin (2017-)
76. Rick and Morty (2013-)
77. American Crime Story (2016-)
78. The Killing (Denmark) (2007-2012)
79. Mindhunter (2017-2019)
80. House (2004-2012)
81. OJ: Made in America (2016)
82. Big Little Lies (2017-2019)
83. Insecure (2016-2021)
84. Normal People (2020)
84. Narcos (2015-2017)
86. How I Met Your Mother (2005-2014)
87. The Comeback (2005-2014)
88. The OA (2016-2019)
89. Dexter (2006-2013)
90. It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (2005-)
91. Westworld (2016-)
92. Show Me a Hero (2015)
93. Treme (2010-2013)
94. Louie (2010-2015)
95. Luther (2010-2019)
96. Catastrophe (2015-2019)
97. Hannibal (2013-2015)
98. Crazy Ex-Girlfriend (2015-2019)
99. Steven Universe (2013-2020)
100. The Queen's Gambit (2020)


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GREGSON: Piano Solo Music
Sep 23, 2020 | CD reviews
Murray McLachlan, Rose McLachlan, Edward Gregson piano
Edward Gregson, 75 last year, is one of those rarities among composers of his generation in that throughout his career he has not abandoned tonality or melody and still developed an international reputation. Along with his contemporary, the late Derek Bourgeois, he has written more works and done more for the brass band repertoire than any other composer.
A number of the works here are tiny miniatures written for family and friends. The first 11 are short pieces d 'occasion written partly in pastiche of older forms; they sound like an English Poulenc but without the biting wit. I am sure some will end up on a piano grade syllabus. The Six Little Pieces show Mr Gregson trying his hand at serialism and seem out of place in his oeuvre. The longest single movement Friday a.m. at just over six minutes is a lush Romantic fantasy inspired by the adagietto of Mahler 5; Classic FM will love it.
It is followed by the Piano Sonata of 1983, which, with its sectional structure, is a homage to Tippett's Second Sonata and the work is dedicated to that composer, but it ends up sounding more like William Mathias. Works built up of tiny sections are hard to bring off, and where the Tippett is a masterwork in pacing and colour, this work does not quite manage it.
The most recent Three Etudes of 2020, written in memory of a colleague are classic Gregson. Numbers 1 and 3 are motoric, rhythmic, and surprising while number 2 is beautifully lyrical without descending into sentimentality. They cry out for orchestration.
Mr McLachlan, his daughter Rose, and even Mr Gregson himself play well but the sound recording has with a rather curious boxy recording quality to it. Was the microphone too close or the room too small?
These works scattered at 20-year intervals from 1965 to 2020 show that the piano is not central to Mr Gregson's musical thinking and I look forward to hearing more of his brilliant works for large ensemble.
Review by Paul R W Jackson
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Human trials of Oxford covid-19 vaccine show 'promising results'
The Oxford bid to find a vaccine has shown promising results. Picture: PA
By Nick Hardinges
@NHardinges
Human trials of a potential Covid-19 vaccine being developed by scientists in Oxford are reported to have shown promising results.
Researchers believe they have made a breakthrough after discovering the jab could provide "double protection" against the virus, according to the Daily Telegraph.
Further data from the Oxford University trial is set to be published on Monday.
The message about the initial trials of the Oxford Covid-19 vaccine - backed by AstraZeneca and supported by millions of pounds of Government money - comes following the news of another breakthrough in vaccine-testing in the US.
There may be positive news about the coronavirus vaccine in the coming days. Picture: PA
On Tuesday, it was announced that an experimental US vaccine will enter key final testing around 27 July after showing promising results, such as boosting the immune systems of the participants.
The trial of the drug - developed by the National Institutes of Health and Moderna Inc in the US and based on findings from 45 volunteers - will track roughly 30,000 people to prove if it can be effective in preventing infection.
Dr Anthony Fauci, the US Government's top infectious disease expert, said: "No matter how you slice this, this is good news."
Read more: Coronavirus vaccine could be rolled out in 'first half of next year', says UK professor
Read more: Duke of Cambridge praises Oxford team for 'incredibly exciting' work on Covid-19 vaccine
Prince William talks to a participant in the Oxford University Covid-19 vaccine trial. Picture: PA
Meanwhile in the UK, "positive news" about vaccine-testing is expected in the coming days, possibly as soon as tomorrow, according to a source reported by ITV's political editor Robert Peston.
He said the vaccine "is generating the kind of antibody and T-cell (killer cell) response that the researchers would hope to see."
However, his source added that the drug's efficacy will become clearer in the large-scale Phase Three trials that are currently ongoing in Brazil.
It is also still too early to tell whether it will be successful and there could still be shortcomings in developing the vaccine, the source warned.
Read more: White House infectious disease expert 'confident' Covid-19 vaccine will be found
Read more: Imperial College to start human trials of coronavirus vaccine
Elsewhere, Professor of Pharmacoepidemiology at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine Stephen Evans responded to the potential "positive news" with caution.
"I definitely do not want to respond on speculation," Prof Evans said.
"Even the positive news will have a limited impact at this stage. Rushing into comment does not serve scientific, patient or the public's interest.
"As scientists, we rely on data and while we could repeat what we know from previous data it is not helpful, especially in the context of rumour about new data, to speculate."
On Monday, the Lancet Medical Journal is set to publish Phase One of its clinical trial data about the potential Oxford vaccine.
"We expect this paper, which is undergoing final editing and preparation, to be published on Monday 20 July for immediate release," a spokeswoman for the journal said.
Developers of the vaccine, known as AZD1222, said earlier this month they were encouraged by the immune response they had seen in trials so far and they were expecting to publish Phase One data by the end of July.
In response to the news about the two prospective vaccines, the London markets surged as traders' hopes were boosted by the prospect.
The FTSE 100 closed 112.9 points higher at 6,292.65p at the end of trading on Wednesday.
David Madden, a market analyst at CMC Markets UK, said: "Stocks are driving higher on the back of optimism in relation to the possibility of a Covid-19 vaccine being developed.
"The bullish sentiment has rippled out across Europe, as the FTSE 100 briefly traded above 6,300, the CAC 40 hit its highest level since late March and the DAX 30 reached a mark last seen in late February.
"It is early days yet in regards to the development of a potential vaccine, but many traders are keen to buy into the market."
Meanwhile, shares of Moderna jumped in after-hours trading following the announcement its trial vaccine had boosted people's immune systems just the way scientists had hoped.


This week I've been working on February's 'Naked' challenge.
It's a bit of fun, so please feel free to join in the challenge yourself - just be sure to link back to 'The Naked Artists' and we will link right back to your own paintings at the end of each month!
Anyway, it's great to be back at my easel!
I'll be posting my first painting of the month in the next few days, so watch this space!