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Stand up paddle boarding is becoming one of the most beloved water sports out there fast. Combining kayaking with surfing, this sport appeals to people because of its difficulty and beauty. But there are certain spots that are better than other for practicing stand up paddle boarding, and in this article, we will show you what are the best spots.


We don't usually include music festivals on this site as there are just too many of them and then it would be hard to see all the unusual, unique, weird and wonderful festivals and gatherings that we have here.
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In marriage issues, Indians rely on Kundali matching a lot. People who by no means go to an astrologer in their whole life also once in a life time go to an astrologer for Kundali matching. It's so deep inside psyche and genes that persons just do not go for your marriage alliance without owning a Kundali matching done. Even in love marriages which are approved by parents, men and women get the Kundali matching done.
People now a days think about that Kundali matching is only Ashtakoot/Guna Matching and practically nothing else. The greater the points gained a lot more assured the pleased life is (is the belief/myth).
The second myth is that persons only ask for Mangal Dosha existence inside the horoscopes to be matched in the belief that if it's there is 1 and not within the other, the a single on the Mangal Dosha will become a widow or widower.
Ashtakoot or Guna matching is truly matching of 8 criteria, which all are derived inside Janma Nakshatra (Moon Star/Asterism) as well as the division with the same as well as moon sign.
As per the chronology above, the numeric things given to each can be the same i.e. One to 8 which all comes to a total of 36. It is believed that maximum 36 things can also be achieved that is certainly a guarantee of the happy, dilemma free, blissful lengthy married life. Minimum things allowed for marriage are 18, lesser than that, marriage is not suitable. This can be but not the only and last factor to examine for marriage compatibility, it's one with the tools.
This method was truly devised inside the earlier days, once most Indians had been in no way able to cast their natal Ascendant astrology for want of finances to pay towards Brahmin to cast the horoscope. Thus learned sages and scholars had devised this Ashtakoot system since it was often effortless for ones Brahmin, who often knows the sign and Nakshatra that moon is transiting through and thus the well-liked man would just consult him and get to know the sign his child is born in and thereby name it, based on the letters assigned to each sign on the zodiac. So, then in future, once these poor folks referred to a brahmin for Kundali matching, in accordance with the very first letter with the name, the Brahmin can easily identify the Nakshatra and sign each of them are born in and quickly calculate the Ashtakoot and thus suggest on the marriage.
As most Indians simply because ages by no means had recourse towards Ascendant horoscope, they began believing that ashtakoot or guna matching could be the only tool to match the horoscopes and so this sort of heavy reliance on it.
Those privileged in people ancient days, to be able to have their ascendant horoscopes cast, had the benefit of obtaining the horoscopes matched properly, in accordance with ashtakoot as well as the ascendant horoscope.
The ascendant based horoscope matches the nature, tastes and hobbies and its similarity or differences based on the relations in between the ascendants and their lords, it matches the genuine attraction towards the every other in accordance with the Venus signs and also the relation among every other's moons, it matches the emotional and mental compatibility according to the moon sign and the relation between each other's moons. It also includes Mangal Dosha and child birth related difficulties in accordance with the lords with the fifth residence and their strengths.
The ascendant based horoscope matching is far more critical since it entails all the twelve signs, the actual lordships in the planets concerned, in which as Ashtakoot matching is only according to the moon – the sign as well as the nakshatra it's in.
In Hindu astrology, Mangal Dosha is an astrological combination that occurs if Mars (Mangal) is in the 1st, 2nd, 4th, 7th, 8th, or 12th house of the ascendant chart. A person born in the presence of this condition is termed a manglik.
It is believed to be unfavourable for marriages, causing discomfort and tension in relationship, leading to severe disharmony among the spouses and eventually to other bigger problems. This is believed to be caused due to the "fiery" nature of the planet Mars, named after the Roman god of war. Also, if two mangliks marry, the negative effects are believed to cancel each other out. However, Mars is not the only planet in Astrology that is supposed to affect the relationship and these effects should be seen in a broader perspective of overall astrological compatibility.
There is a belief that the negative consequences for a single-manglik marriage can be resolved if the manglik first performs a ceremony called a kumbh vivah, in which the manglik "marries" a banana tree, a peepal tree, or a silver or gold idol of the Hindu God Vishnu.
The bad effects of Mangal Dosh can be reduced with the help of astrological remedies which would generally include the application of Pooja, Mantras, Gemstones and Charities and these remedies are different for different individuals depending upon their horoscopes.


Attika is the centre of Greece and the region wherein Athens lies. Attika is also the moniker for a power metal band from Melbourne, Florida which was formed in 1986.
The band was formed in 1986 by vocalist/bassist Robert VanWar, guitarist Joe Longobardi, and drummer Jeff Patelski. The Motherlods demo was recorded in the same year. The band appears on a local compilation and recruits bassist Dan Rubel. A self-titled debut is released in 1988 on the band's own Prison records which goes on to be issued in Europe two years later.
1989 brought the replacement of Dan Rubel by Scott Miller. Oddly enough several other bassists came and went. In 1990 Attika won the Florida Jammy Award for Best Metal Band. A year later the band independently released the When Heroes Fall album. This album is licensed and released by Massacre Records in Germany and Metal Mania in Japan. A video for the song The Shame was also shot for this album.
Attika contemplated the re-release of When Heroes Fall and The Shame video a decade later. The band's debut was re-released in late 2002 by Cult Metal Classics on both CD and LP.


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Brahmastra motion poster an ethereal blend of mythology and sci-fi
IANS| Posted by Mansoor | Published: 15th December 2021 8:00 pm IST
Poster of Brahmastra
Mumbai: After teasing the audience with a special video, the makers of 'Brahmastra' have now released the motion poster of the film that blends the themes of mythology and sci-fi.
The one-minute 14-second motion poster starts off from the depths of the earth and transposes to the nebulae set in the vast eternity of the universe, alternating between warm and cool colours.
It features voice overs by Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt, who familiarise the audience with what's about to unfold. Blending the themes of mythology and sci-fi, it speaks about ancient powers that are unfathomable to the general masses before lead actor Ranbir Kapoor makes an appearance with Lord Shiva overlooking him.
The film is Ayan Mukherjee's ambitious project and has been in the making for over 6 years, and this will be Ayan's first film after a period of eight years after 'Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani'.
A post shared by Brahmāstra (@brahmastrafilm)
Earlier on Wednesday, the 'Brahmastra' team was in Delhi to promote the film. Ranbir made a grand entry on stage before being accompanied by his girlfriend Alia Bhatt on stage. Ayan too joined the couple on stage with actor Mantra and influencer Dolly Singh. The team also took a collective selfie with everyone present at the venue.
Produced by Fox Star Studios, Dharma Productions, Prime Focus and Starlight Pictures, 'Brahmastra' has an ensemble cast of Amitabh Bachchan, Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Mouni Roy and Nagarjuna Akkineni, and will release theatrically on September 9, 2022 in five languages – Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada.
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Q: Split a string in jquery How to split these strings in jquery?

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*Mode1

*2Level

I want to get only the numbers from the above two strings in jquery... The strings may be Mode11,Mode111,22Level,222Level etc the characters Mode and Level wont change...

A: Try this:
var num = parseInt(myString.match(/\d+/)[0]);

A: var myString="Mode111";
var num =myString.replace(/[a-zA-Z]/g,"");

A: You could do something like this:
var numbers = "Mode111".match(/\d/g).join("")
var alpha = "Mode111".match(/[a-z]/gi).join("")

I think there is an easier way with match collections but I can't find anything to show whether javascript supports them. I will see if I can find it.

A: You probably want the String.prototype.match method:
var str = 'Mode1';
var match = str.match(/\d+/);
var number = match && +match[0];
// If `str` contained no numbers then number === null

The unary plus operator (+) casts its operand to an actual number (from a string containing numbers).

A: var str = 'Mode123';
var num = str.match(/\d/g).join('');

or
var num = str.replace(/\D/g,'');

A: I think it would help you
var number = input_string.replace(/\D/g,'');

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Стаття є списком літературних подій та публікацій у 1674 році.

Книги
 «Мистецтво поетичне» — віршований трактат Нікола Буало.

П'єси
 «Іфігенія» — трагедія Жана Расіна.

Поезія
 «Втрачений рай» (друге видання) — епічна поема Джона Мілтона.

Народились
 15 січня — Проспер Кребійон, французький поет і драматург (помер у 1762).

Померли
 7 березня — Шарль Сорель, французький письменник (народився в 1602).
 4 червня — Марен Леруа де Гомбервіль, французький письменник, представник преціозної літератури (народився в 1600).
 13 серпня — Лассе Лусідор (Ларс Юханссон), шведський поет (народився в 1638).
 8 листопада — Джон Мілтон, англійський поет (народився в 1608).

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State visit to Estonia - program
News item | 18-05-2018 | 17:30
At the invitation of President Kersti Kaljulaid, His Majesty King Willem-Alexander and Her Majesty Queen Máxima* will be paying a state visit to the Republic of Estonia on Tuesday 12 and Wednesday 13 June 2018. The royal couple will be accompanied by foreign minister Stef Blok.
The state visit to Estonia will follow on from the state visit to the Republic of Latvia (11 and 12 June) and will be followed by a state visit to the Republic of Lithuania (13 and 15 June).
The programme will focus on the long-standing historical ties between the Netherlands and Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, which date back to the fourteenth century, and the close bilateral ties they enjoy today. The Netherlands' relationship with all three countries today is characterised by strong partnerships in peace, security and prosperity, within the framework of the European Union and NATO in particular.
Parallel to the state visits, separate economic programmes will explore the potential for expanding economic partnerships. In Estonia the focus will be on digital innovation in agriculture, as well as on the digital society, privacy and cybersecurity. Minister of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality Carola Schouten and State Secretary for the Interior and Kingdom Relations Raymond Knops will be present for the themed programme components.
The visits are taking place in the year in which Latvia and Estonia celebrate 100 years of independence, and Lithuania 100 years of regained independence. The independence celebrations and the importance of independence for the three host countries will feature on all three visits.
Tuesday 12 June
The state visit will begin in Tallinn with a welcome ceremony at the Presidential Palace in Kadriorg Park. After meeting with President Kaljulaid, the royal couple will plant an oak tree in the park to mark 100 years of independence and lay a wreath at the War of Independence Victory Column. The King and Queen will then meet with Prime Minister Jüri Ratas in the Stenbock House before visiting the Riigikogu (or parliament of Estonia), where they will speak with the President of the Riigikogu Eiki Nestor. The first day of their visit will end with a state banquet in Keila-Joa Castle.
The theme of the second day's programme will be digital society, privacy and cybersecurity, and will start at the e-Estonia Showroom. Estonia has a great deal of expertise and experience in digitisation. The King and Queen, Mr Blok, Ms Schouten and Mr Knops will attend presentations on using digital signatures, protecting digital identity and online voting. There will then be a meeting with the director of the Tallinn-based NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence (CCDCOE), an international military organisation focusing on technology, strategy, operations and legislation.
After a short walk through the historical centre of Tallinn accompanied by President Kaljulaid, the royal couple will attend a themed session on agro innovation. The objective of the meeting is to establish a long-term bilateral partnership on digital innovation and the sustainable use of natural resources in agriculture. Ms Schouten will sign a Memorandum of Understanding on sustained bilateral partnership between governments on digital agricultural innovation.
Following a reception with representatives of the Dutch community in Estonia, the King and Queen will visit the Kumu Art Museum and view the major exhibition 'Michel Sittow. Estonian Painter at the Courts of Renaissance Europe'. The exhibition, which marks 100 years of Estonian independence, includes two items from Dutch collections (one from the Mauritshuis). The state visit to Estonia will conclude with a farewell ceremony at the Presidential Palace, after which the royal couple will travel to Vilnius for their state visit to Lithuania.
* Following the death of her sister Inés Zorreguieta, Queen Máxima will not be accompanying King Willem-Alexander on the state visits to Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania.
State visits to Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania 04-04-2018 | 11:00
Brief statement by King Willem-Alexander after his meeting with President Kersti Kaljulaid of Estonia, Tallinn
Speech by King Willem-Alexander at the state banquet hosted in Keila-Joa Castle by President Kersti Kaljulaid of Estonia
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What to see at Cambridge International Jazz Festival 2016
PUBLISHED: 16:40 10 November 2016
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Cambridge International Jazz Festival returns this month from November 16 to 27.
The Oxford Gargoyles
With over 80 events at this year's festival, from jazz, soul, blues, funk and hip-hop performances to workshops, poetry, talks and films, there is sure to be something for everyone.
Roslin Russell, festival co-founder, said: "Our aim is to introduce children to both the rich traditions and more contemporary styles of jazz music as well as providing an unforgettable and fun musical experience that brings the whole family together.
"The events at this year's festival really help to inspire the next generation of jazz musicians, which is one of the core aims of the festival."
Before it takes place, though, the organisers have picked five must-see events for all the family.
Laura Mvula (Thursday 24 Unitarian Church)
Setting a new standard for 21st century soul, Mvula released her second album 'The Dreaming Room' in June and was nominated for the 2016 Mercury Prize and the MOBO awards. She also stunned with her performance on the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury this year.
Soweto Kinch
The Oxford Gargoyles (Friday 18, Great St Mary's Church)
For the older children's age range, visitors are advised to head down to Great St Mary's Church where they can enjoy the beautiful sounds and slightly comedic experience of The Oxford Gargoyles. The Gargoyles are Oxford University's internationally-renowned jazz a cappella group, made up of 10 to 14 students in Oxford.
Cadenza (Friday 18, Great St Mary's Church)
Cadenza is the University of Cambridge's premiere mixed a cappella group. Founded in 1998 as a 30-strong conducted jazz ensemble, they became a smaller, close-harmony a cappella group in 2002. Famed for their bombastic and beautiful arrangements and striking dancing, they perform genre-spanning arrangements of their favourite tunes, which is sure to get feet of all ages tapping.
The Big Band Bananza (Saturday 19, St Andrew's Street Church)
For those aged 8–108, the The Big Band Bananza, in association with CAM Music Trust, on Saturday 19 November offers visitors the chance to party like it's 1939. Harmony in Harlem will provide an exhilarating set of jazz and swing and there will be plenty of space for dancing. With a unique repertoire from the greatest jazz composer/bandleader in history, Duke Ellington, Harmony In Harlem has an inspiring selection of music ranging from the raw sounds of the jungle to vibrant foot-tapping swing.
Soweto Kinch and Cambridge University Jazz Orchestra (Saturday 26, Mumford Theatre)
Soweto Kinch is a double MOBO award-winning saxophonist and MC who unites jazz, hip-hop and spoken word. The Guardian describes him as, 'A real tour de force'.
For more information about the festival visit www.cambridgejazzfestival.org.uk/family


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Why Do Flies Fly Toward and Land on People?
Q: So here's something that I've always wondered and I know I'm not alone in this: Given that I don't look or smell like a pile of dog poop and that my home isn't subject to demonic possession, why do houseflies insist on flying toward and landing on me? This has always baffled me since they, or at least most flies that I encounter, don't bite a la mosquitoes or horseflies and don't seem to really "want" anything other than to drive me nuts. Is their something that attracts them toward humans? Or do they just take great joy in being aggressively annoying? Are there any easy ways that I can make my home a "no fly" zone?
The lady of the flies,
Veronica, Windsor, Ontario
Hey Veronica,
I've always wondered the same thing. No matter how many times you shoo, swat and scream, "What do you want from me? Go away!" flies just never seem to get the point. They just keep on coming back for more. Given that the common housefly doesn't have any interest in sucking blood (feeding on open wounds is a different story) you think they'd fly away from humans. After all, we're a lot larger, more intimidating and come brandishing swatters.
The fact of the matter is that houseflies are scavengers and land on us because, well, they like us: The human body, like some of their favorite food sources -- feces, food and rotting flesh -- radiates a sense of warmth and nourishment. And while not interested in biting (they don't have the equipment for that), the common housefly, or musca domestica, does want to suck up the salt, dead skin, oil and whatever they find edible on the exposed epidermis with their straw-like tongues.
Thanks to hearty appetites aided by an excellent sense of smell and a pair of complex eyes that cover half of their heads, houseflies also land on us and everything else in sight because they're constantly on the hunt for a nice warm place to poop, vomit (they vomit on solid foods to liquefy it and make it edible) and lay eggs. This charming land-and-defecate-everywhere routine has made flies vectors of communicable diseases, ranging from typhoid to tuberculosis. The pathogens transmitted by houseflies, picked up after feasting on things like dung heaps and dead animals, are carried on their legs and around their mouths. Think about it: Each time a fly lands on your arm or takes a stroll around the rim of your mug of morning coffee, it could be shaking a whole lot of germs off of its hairy little legs. Houseflies aren't just annoying, Veronica; they can be quite dangerous.
The easiest, most inexpensive way to make the area in and around your home a "no fly" zone as you put it is to take basic preventative measures. If you have a dog and aren't quick to pick up and dispose of its poop you should start making this your number one priority. There's a reason why the filthy, winged critters love dog poop: It serves as both an all-you-can-eat buffet and an ideal egg depository. Also, don't leave food out for too long, maintain a clean and tidy house (pay special attention to kitchen surfaces), empty your garbage cans regularly and keep an eye out for organic rotting matter. It's about keeping a spic-and-span, sanitary home.
If houseflies keep on inviting themselves into your home, you should obviously shut windows and doors but also check for cracks and holes (particularly around window screens) that they might be using as a secret "back door." I'd avoid using chemical pesticides but do recommend trying out a DIY fly trap or homemade flypaper. Non-zapping traps that use ultraviolet light to attract flies are also a great option.
Hope this helps out, Veronica. For additional resources on how to deal with these disease-carrying poop-and-vomiting machines, check out howtogetridofstuff.com and the Illinois Department of Public Health's fly prevention and control page.
Happy shooing and swatting!
— Matt
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Detective Peter Wendel (Robert Gustafsson) is tasked with creating an elite team of investigators to crack cold cases - but only the dregs of the force are available to work the case. Two cops who hate each other, plus a forthright woman who isn't even a police officer. Can his lowly group solve this high-profile crime? From the producers of ... More
Detective Peter Wendel (Robert Gustafsson) is tasked with creating an elite team of investigators to crack cold cases - but only the dregs of the force are available to work the case. Two cops who hate each other, plus a forthright woman who isn't even a police officer. Can his lowly group solve this high-profile crime? From the producers of Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. Inspired by true events. "Riveting…utterly absorbing Scandi noir" —The Euro TV Place 8 episodes, 6 hrs, 2 DVDs SDH. In Swedish with English subtitles.
Episodes 1: Recruiting the Team
Detective Peter Wendel is assembling a new cold-case group, but the only people who apply for the job are Jorma and Kajsa, two cops who hate each other. But then an attorney is found murdered, with a note on his body stating that a notorious serial killer he defended is a fraud. Peter has no choice but to hire his lackluster candidates, along with Barbro, who isn't even a police officer.
Episodes 2: Leaked Investigation
Peter's investigation leaks to the media, causing chaos at police headquarters and the justice department, where Peter's ex-wife, Ann-Marie, works. As Peter hides his connection to the murder weapon, all the evidence indicates that a missing pedophile, previously a suspect in one of the serial killer's murders, killed the attorney.
Episodes 3: Murder Weapon
Peter and Barbro keep looking for the killer in Stockholm, as Jorma and Kajsa search the pedophile's house. Peter becomes a suspect when he admits that the murder weapon belonged to him.
Episodes 4: Prior Crimes
After the explosive TV interview, Peter tries to talk the justice minister, but Ann-Marie prevents him. Jorma wants to leave Hallstavik, but Kajsa has one last lead to follow up. Later, Ann-Marie starts to suspect that Peter may be right about a conspiracy in the justice department.
Episodes 5: Old Grudges
The cold-case group are forced to release their suspect, but Peter decides to follow him. Ann-Marie's job is on the line when Peter's old letter threatening the minister of justice resurfaces. Meanwhile, their suspect seems to be planning a horrible crime.
Episodes 6: New Lead
Peter refuses to accept his suspension and continues to follow the suspect, secretly aided by Kajsa and Jorma. The investigation takes Barbro to the village of Österbymo, where there was a mysterious disappearance many years ago. As Ann-Marie seizes an opportunity to document the conspiracy at the justice department, the suspected killer decides to talk to Peter, face-to-face.
Episodes 7: Hostage
Peter and his team feverishly try to track down their suspect, now finding even more disturbing evidence that the killer is planning something terrible. At the justice department, Ann-Maire finally confronts the minister, causing major consequences for all involved.
Episodes 8: Manhunt
As the whole world watches, Peter and the cold-case group lead Sweden's biggest manhunt in decades. Barbro returns to Österbymo to look for answers relating to that disappearance, which they now realize was the killer's first victim. It seems like all is lost, when suddenly the killer contacts Peter for one last game of cat and mouse.
Packaging: Boxed
Run Time: 6 hours
Foreign Language Subtitles: English
Color or B&W: Color
CC: No
SDH: Yes
Region Code: 1
Audio Format: 2.0 Dolby Digital
Disclaimer: Contains strong language, violence, nudity, sexual situations, and disturbing images
Robert Gustafsson, Louise Peterhoff, Christopher Wagelin, and Ia Langhammer
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Twitter launches music-finding service
Twitter today launched a music service that recommends tunes based on what people are 'tweeting' about and lets people sample songs they might like.
social media Updated: Apr 20, 2013 11:12 IST
Twitter has launched a service that lets people find music they like and tweet songs from iTunes, Spotify and Rdio.
Twitter made the app available for download from Apple's online store and also launched a Web version on Thursday. Twitter said the service will eventually be available on Android devices as well.
The service uses information from Twitter chatter to detect popular tracks as well as new artists. Users who follow musicians can see other artists those musicians follow and can listen to 30-second clips of songs by them.
Tapping the play button on an image of an artist plays a clip from one song picked to represent them. In the case of Gotye, for example, a tap plays a preview of "Eyes Wide Open." Users can tap another button that opens iTunes where they can buy the track. Or they can play full songs by signing up for a $10-a-month subscription from Spotify or Rdio.
While users can tweet what they're listening to and add a few characters of comment, they have to go back to the regular Twitter app for normal Twitter functions. However, the people you're following and who's following you are integrated across both apps.
The music app is strikingly more visually appealing than the regular Twitter app. Squares of photos of artists fill the screen and bounce around in response to swipes. The app also starts a turntable spinning with a little picture of album cover art when playing a song.
For now, the service is only available in the U.S., Canada, the U.K., Ireland, Australia and New Zealand.
In a blog post, the company said its service "will change the way people find music." It is calling the app (hash)music, following Twitter's practice of using hashtags to organize tweets around topics.
Thursday's announcement about a music service had been expected. "American Idol" host Ryan Seacrest tweeted about it last week.
As more music is sold through the recommendations of friends on social networks, observers said it's natural for Twitter to get involved.
"Social media is the current and the next frontier in terms of marketing everything," said Larry Iser, a Los Angeles music lawyer whose firm represents Justin Bieber. "One tweet from Justin Bieber can launch a new product or a new artist. It makes sense Twitter wants to come to the space and do what Myspace has been trying to do for years."
The music service's debut comes less than three months after the release of a Twitter video app called Vine that distributes six-second clips that can be played in a continuous loop.
The expansion into other forms of media besides text and photos is part of Twitter's effort to make its messaging service even more appealing to its more than 200 million monthly users. More frequent usage of the service creates more opportunities to show ads - the main way that Twitter makes money.
The foray into music could open up a new channel of revenue as well. Apple Inc.'s iTunes pays partners a few cents for every song sale that is a direct result of an online referral. If Twitter's recommendations persuade enough people to buy songs after hearing excerpts, these bounties could add up.
Neither Rdio or Spotify are paying bounties to Twitter for new sign-ups, the companies confirmed.
Within a few hours of the service going live, new sign-ups and song plays on Rdio were already "spiking," said Malthe Sigurdsson, Rdio's vice president of product. "This is looking really good," he said.
As with many of the other tools that it has added since its inception seven years ago, Twitter bought the technology powering its music app from a startup. In this case, the music app is based on a concept and tools honed by We Are Hunted, which shut down its site for tracking popular music last week.
Twitter, which is based in San Francisco, is winning over advertisers, who typically must package their marketing messages in 140-character characters so that they fit seamlessly into the rest of the rapid-fire chatter flowing through users' feeds.
The company's worldwide ad revenue this year is expected to more than double to $583 million, up from $283 million last year. As a private company, Twitter doesn't disclose details about its financial performance.
That could change soon, though. There is mounting speculation that Twitter is expanding its services and selling ads more aggressively in preparation for an initial public offering of stock that could come late this year or early next year. If that were to happen, it would be the hottest technology IPO since Facebook went public nearly a year ago.
Twitter CEO Dick Costolo has repeatedly said that the company isn't under any pressure to go public because it has raised ample financing from investors, including a $400 million injection from venture capitalists in July 2011.
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GHWB is the flagship of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 2, which is comprised of the staff of CSG-2, GHWB, the nine squadrons and staff of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8, Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 22 staff and guided-missile destroyers USS Laboon (DDG 58) and US.. [Image 74 of 302]
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170614-N-RZ514-163 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (June 14, 2017) Boatswain's Mate Seaman Dakota Poling participates in a replenishment-at-sea (RAS) aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) (GHWB). GHWB, part of the George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group (GHWBCSG), is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jennifer M. Kirkman/Released)
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GHWB is the flagship of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 2, which is comprised of the staff of CSG-2, GHWB, the nine squadrons and staff of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8, Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 22 staff and guided-missile destroyers USS Laboon (DDG 58) and US..


News of the Kilroy Was Here Commemorative stamp is really hard to come by. They (the committee) are not allowed to disclose anything until the formal announcement.
The USPS has announced most of its 2015 commemorative stamps and guess what? Kilroy Was Here was not among the chosen ones again . . . since 2000.
I have been at this for more than ten years and am getting tired. Does anyone have any suggestions on how we can continue? I have sent literally thousands of requests through KilroyWasHere.org and hundreds through the cause at Change.com. They are not influenced by that. What would they be?
Well there is good news but not as we have hoped for so many years. Two Readers, Don Priest and Sue Davis and her father Henry Elckhoff, have offered a stopgap!
First Kilroy Was Here stamps!
Simply choose your favorite stamp design HERE– or make your own. If you do make your own, please use the Kilroy image found HERE to prepare it. When completed, send me a copy. I will post the stamp design so that readers can use them also.
and follow the simple instructions and in about a week you will have 20 or more stamps. One caveat: They don't come cheap.
I wanted to include in this update a short expression of the importance of this campaign but no one can do that better than my readers. I have selected a few comments from the request letters I have received since 2005 when this campaign started.
"For God's sake tell us what we have to do to get this stamp made before it's too late."
"DO SOMETHING PATRIOTIC FOR ALL MILITARY PERSONNEL, PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE, PRINT A STAMP THAT WILL BE APPRECIATED BY ALL AND MAY RECALL SOME PLEASANT MEMORIES. THANK YOU."
"My Father was a veteran of WWII He gave his life for this country."
"I know that my grandfather who served in WWII WOULD HAVE LOVED TO SEE THIS AS A STAMP!"
"KILROY WAS HERE" is a definite part of WWII that deserves a postage stamp with the image on it. There are not many of us WWII Veterans remaining and I know that it would be a great tribute to us and later generations of Veterans, as well as our families if you would produce this stamp. I earnestly implore you to favorably consider this request."
"My dad told me when he was in Guadalcanal that he put the Kilroy sign up in the officers club that he built there."
"YES, we should have a Kilroy Stamp - Vet of WWII, Cold and Korea"
"I took part in the Battle for Okinawa and was in the Army of Occupation in Korea at the end of WW II."
"I hope I will live to see this happen!"
"My father, who is 87 years old and a WWII Veteran, remembers Kilroy! It would be a great tribute to ALL the Veterans to see Kilroy's "familiar face" on a commemorative stamp. I hope you will issue the stamp soon. Our WWII Vets are fading fast."
"Proud granddaughter of 2 WWII men, daughter of 2 Naval officers, an Army Vietnam Vet and Purple Heart recipient, and sister of a Marine–"
"Please get the stamp out to the public before any more of our WWII veterans are called home to heaven . My husband is almost 87 and he was hoping it would be out this year . I am sure a lot of other veterans were too . Movie stars may be idols , but veterans are heroes . Don't let them down ."
"My father and uncles served in that Late Great Generation. Heard them talk about Kilroy! Are you Kidding, How American is that! Make the stamp. Too many of them are disappearing every single day, Give them tribute, that we are living free and speaking "English" today here in America. And Europeans are living their life styles as they see fit."
"Just read your page on the origin and history of " Kilroy was here " and it brought back wonderful memories of my service in the U.S. Navy (1943-1946). Please keep Kilroy alive for my great grandchildren to enjoy - I will promote a " Kilroy was here " stamp, with a letter to the Postal Service.
"Seriously, what is the big deal - before they all die - let's get this done! Stop procrastinating - do this now. Thank you - show our appreciation."
"Kilroy Was Here captured the unstoppable and irreverent attitude of The Greatest Generation deliciously."
"USPS issued the frickin EID Muslim stamp right after 911; why the H*** not Kilroy which is part of AMERICAN history?"
"The MUSLIMS have a USA stamp why the *&*@#%$@ not KILROY?"
"I just turned 70, and as a kid in the late '40s I can remember when you were not "in" unless you had a plastic, pink Kilroy pin secured to the top edge of your shirt pocket."
"It must be done soon as the members of the Greatest Generation will soon be gone. Please do it for all of those remaining WWII Veterans who fought successfully to keep us free"
"Let's honor these vets one last time before they are all gone. And also,"