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New TLDs, five years in
by Andrew Allemann — February 28, 2019 Uncategorized 39 Comments
It was five years ago this month that the first domains under the new top level domain (nTLD) program started rolling out to consumers. The first Latin script general availability domains came out in early February 2014.
Remember .guru? .Plumbing? Yeah, that was a long time ago.
Here's how I'd sum up the first five years of new top level domains.
Demand and artificial demand
Registration numbers for new TLDs have not met expectations for just about anyone who put money into it. That includes the many registries that spent millions acquiring strings as well as ICANN.
I thought new TLD applicants were very bullish, but even I was surprised when the first sunrises got only a couple hundred registrations.
Applicants should have understood the market size better. People were looking at registrations in .com and predicting market size for new TLD strings but many applicants expected some magic demand to come out of nowhere. The reality is that there are only so many people creating a website at a given time. They're going to look for a .com or ccTLD name. If they don't get that then they might consider a new TLD. So new TLD demand for people creating websites is a subset of total site creator demand. Without a catalyst for more people to create websites, demand won't shoot up. Click here to continue reading…
39 Comments Tags: .guru, .xxx, .xyz, amazon, domain registry, donuts, idns, new top level domains, ntlds, topstory, VeriSign
Year in Review: MMX acquires .XXX
by Andrew Allemann — December 31, 2018 Uncategorized 1 Comment
Adult top level domain company was one of many acquisitions in the domain business during 2018.
MMX, also know as Minds + Machines, is a new top level domain name company with a portfolio of strings such as .beer, .miami and .VIP. It's publicly traded on the London AIM market (MMX), so it faces the daily pressure of being a public company in a business that is still seeking its footing.
It underwent a strategic review over the past year to see if it should sell itself of bulk up. It chose the later.
In May, MMX announced that it was acquiring ICM Registry for $10.0 million in cash and 225 million shares, which were valued at $31.0 million at the time of the announcement.
ICM registry isn't your run-of-the-mill top level domain registry. Its domains are adult-themed including .xxx, .sex, .adult and .porn.
While the domains are controversial, the move will shore up MMX's earnings and add stability to its income statement. This gives the company breathing room.
ICM started its life with a hard-fought battle to get .XXX. The domain was a sponsored top level domain introduced in 2011. The timing was good because it didn't face competition from new TLDs.
There were three other notable acquisitions during the year.
CentralNic, another domain company traded on the London AIM (CNIC), bought KeyDrive for $55 million.
Private equity group Abry Partners bought new TLD company Donuts in a heated bidding war.
And Neustar bought out Verisign's (NASDAQ: VRSN) security business that includes things like DDoS protection. The deal will be for somewhere between $50 million and $120 million depending on customer migrations.
1 Comment Tags: .xxx, abry partners, centralnic, donuts, icm registry, keydrive, mmx, Neustar, VeriSign
June's top DNW stories
by Andrew Allemann — July 5, 2018 Uncategorized 0 Comments
Here's a rundown of the top stories and podcasts on DNW from last month:
1. Timing is everything: why .XXX dwarfs other adult top level domain names – The .XXX namespace and others recently sold by ICM Registry paint a picture of how difficult it is to market a new TLD in a crowded environment.
2. Yes, your domain name registrar has made it impossible for people to contact you – The general internet public is just learning about the Whois ramifications of GDPR.
3. Man gets 20 years in prison for trying to steal a domain name – A man is headed to prison after an unusual physical attempt to steal a domain name.
4. Web.com to go private in $2 billion acquisition – The final price could be higher if competing offers come in.
5. Namecheap starts sending expired domains to GoDaddy Auctions – Namecheap is the latest domain name registrar to sign up to sell expired domains through GoDaddy.
All About .Me – I chat with .Me registry CMO Natasa Djukanovic about how the .Me domain name came to be.
Three companies using new TLDs – Three individuals who registered new TLDs for their businesses explain why.
The Amazon FBA business model – Learn about FBA, a unique ecommerce opportunity.
John Pollard: How to grow the usage of domain names – Donuts' EVP of Registry explains how he believes domain names can find new uses.
0 Comments Tags: .me, .xxx, domain theft, godaddy auctions, namecheap, web.com, whois
MMX completes .XXX ICM acquisition after ICANN approval
by Andrew Allemann — June 18, 2018 Services 0 Comments
ICANN gives nod to adult domain name ownership change.
Domain name overseer ICANN has approved the transfer of the .xxx, .porn, .adult and .sex top level domain names to Minds + Machines (MMX). As a result, MMX (London AIM: MMX) is completing its acquisition of ICM Registry, which controlled the domain names.
MMX paid $10.0 million cash, but the majority of the acquisition is being paid with 225 million shares in the company. At the time of the original acquisition announcement, those shares had a value of $31 million. They are now worth closer to $20 million, which is not surprising given the dilution that will occur with the share issuances. The shares will be issued over time and they have lock-in periods.
0 Comments Tags: .xxx, icm registry, mmx
Timing is everything: why .XXX dwarfs other adult top level domain names
by Andrew Allemann — June 6, 2018 Uncategorized 10 Comments
Lots of competition has limited registration numbers for each new TLD.
Last month, Minds + Machines (MMX) announced that it was acquiring ICM Registry, the company behind four adult-themed top level domain names including .xxx. It's interesting to take a look at the level of success ICM had for its four domains and to consider how some of the 2012 round of new top level domains would have performed if they didn't have so much competition.
They likely would have performed quite well.
Consider .XXX, a sponsored top level domain name that ICM Registry introduced in 2011. It received 80,000 sunrise applications. The applications alone drove $13 million in revenue, not including auction revenue.
At the start of 2018, there were about 80,000 .xxx domains registered and another 80,000 that companies paid to block from registration.
Compare this to ICM Registry's three domain names released as part of the new top level domain name program.
.Sex (8,000 in zone file)
.Adult (9,000 in zone file)
.Porn (11,000 in zone file)
You can make a good argument that none of these are as good as .XXX. Still, the results are worlds apart. It's worth noting that .sex was released about a half year after the other two and has the fewest registrations so far.
Of course, .XXX is a unique domain. A lot of companies registered these domains defensively, and it's expensive for companies to register all new top level domain names defensively. I recall friends who own small businesses asking me about .xxx back in 2011. None of them asked me about .sex, .porn and .adult when those domains launched.
Another domain to consider is .guru. Guru is a fine domain name, but it clearly would not have performed as well if it wasn't among the first batch of new TLDs to be released. Until .app, .guru had more pre-orders than any other new TLD at GoDaddy. A lot of money flowed into .guru as new TLDs first came to the market. There are currently 65,000 .guru domains in the zone file.
It's interesting to ponder how many registrations some of the new TLDs would have if they pre-dated the big increase in inventory of new domain extensions.
10 Comments Tags: .guru, .xxx, icm registry


Home Inspector and Finding the Right One There are many benefits a home inspector can give you. Finding one will not even be something you will have a hard time with. However, you need to make sure that you find the right one. The level of skills of different home inspectors are not the same. The fact that the home inspection industry is not regulated very closely is one of the biggest reasons why the quality home inspections differ from one to another. Hiring the right home inspector is considered to be very important due to the fact that buying a house is considered to be one of the biggest decisions you will ever make. When it comes to the things you will need to look into, here are some of the things you will need to know first. One of the things you need to make sure of is that the home inspector is qualified. Among the things you need to look into are the certifications of the home inspector before hiring him. Among the things you should know when it comes to this is the fact that there are many different ways in which you will be able to get this done. Before you decide to hire a potential home inspector, you should look into the reputable places in which you can verify the credentials.
Having a reliable home inspector to help you would really be something you could use. There are constant changes that are being applied when it comes to constructing a home. When it comes to this, a home inspector should always e up to date. You should know that this is something that you need to understand given the fact that these are considered to be essentials for home inspector because they will not be able to do their job properly without these.
Insurance is another very important thing you need to check when you are looking to hire a home inspector. There should also be a general coverage of the insurance and this is something you need to make sure of. There are also several other things you will need to know when it comes to this. When it comes to this, you should know that doing your homework is considered to be among the most important parts of it. When it comes to home inspection services, a good home inspector should also have a certain specialization. The last thing you want to do in this is to hire an inspector who also works as a contractor on a part-time basis. You will benefit more if you hire the best home inspector. As long as you do your homework accordingly, this should be an easy task to accomplish.


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During our visit to Kent, I arranged to meet with my Reiki student and friend at a restaurant. She was teaching Reiki and magical ritual to a woman I was introduced to that evening. It was encouraging to see my Reiki student go on to teach others to use their spiritual abilities. My friends were concerned about my apparent weight loss and sensed problems within my relationship. Although I missed my friends in Kent, life was about to undergo dramatic change in Cornwall. The following day I travelled home without the company of another driver and it seemed as though the car had wings and the 'pull' of the land was still strong for me.
I sent an email to the wise woman on my return giving feedback on the Montol festival. I received a prompt reply as we now shared an interest that she was passionate about. The wise woman explained that she needed a break after the exertion of Montol and suggested we arranged an interview at the beginning of the new year.
My husband and I attended a Yuletide ritual hosted by the Bodmin moot. There I met a buxom gothic woman and I enquired about the 'gothic scene' in Cornwall. There were no events locally for mature 'goths' that she was aware of and spoke of the time she attended a nightclub where she was surrounded by gothic teenagers and she was the only middle aged person there!
I spoke of a New Year's Eve event I attended that was hosted by the London Vampire group at the Old London Stone Pub. I enjoyed this and hoped to find something similar in Cornwall.
I later discovered there were Halloween events at the Jamaica Inn that my Merlin friend had attended, but tickets for the event were quite expensive.
During the moot Yuletide ritual, the priestess' female dog was 'in season' and very affectionate. My husband had worked hard at the cottage and still wore his working clothes and the dog followed him detecting the odour of perspiration. The moot members stood in a circle for a short meditation and when we opened our eyes the dog had wrapped her front paws around my husband's leg attempting to copulate with him. The group were amused and my husband jested that out of all the attractive women in the room the dog was the only female that approached him!
A basket containing gifts donated by group members was passed around the room and the gift I chose contained small red and green Yuletide candles. I told the priestess about my forthcoming interview to train as Teazer and it pleased her I was getting involved with Cornish events. The Pagans in Bodmin thought west penwith a long way away and I discovered that even a 10 minute drive was viewed a long journey by some. My husband agreed that we would be travelling many miles making the journey from mid to west Cornwall for regular rehearsals.
My interview with the wise woman was arranged for the 26th of January 2009 at midday. I had mixed feelings about it as I looked forward to meeting her, but was still a little concerned about the incident at the Conference. My husband transported me to the village by car as this area was unknown. The directions given were detailed and the journey of 40 miles took just under an hour. I requested that I attend the interview alone as my husband frequently interrupted conversations. He agreed and decided to explore Penzance until 4pm.
We travelled along the A30 towards Lands End and took a left turning into a two-mile lane that led to the village. We were surrounded by fields, stone crosses and milestones. I noticed the tall village church in the distance and marvelled at the landscape surrounding it.
I had a vision of finding a property in a place that was tucked away and difficult to find. My husband stopped the car at the chapel car park and I immediately saw the small gravel pathway leading to the cottage. He asked whether I was comfortable seeing the wise woman alone as I had not conversed during the journey, but this was something I had to do alone. I crossed the road towards the pathway and as I neared the cottage, I heard music that I recognized as the band at the Montol festival. I assumed the wise woman played this music to focus herself for the interview. I was not partial to band music at this time, but enjoyed folk music I heard at festivals with the Morris team.
The conservatory door was open and I used a small brass door knocker in the shape of a horse on the front door which was just below a beautiful stain glass window. I knocked hoping she could hear me above the music. The traditional witch and partner described her as a feisty woman who did not 'suffer fools gladly' and I wished to make a good impression. The wise woman opened the door, greeting me with a wide smile which relaxed me a little. She invited me in and gestured towards a small padded chair with an embroidered labyrinth maze on the back. The wise woman brewed some tea which gave me an opportunity to take in the surroundings. A large granite inglenook hearth had old, well used magical tools upon it and nearby a small book-shelf contained a huge variety of fascinating books. The centre of the room was clean and tidy, but I was aware of a thick layer of dust on shelves and many cobwebs between the beams and the corners of the room. She explained that cobwebs and dust were part of the décor and was unashamed of it. I asked her the age of the cottage and she abruptly stated there were more important things to discuss and we would talk about the cottage later. The wise woman spoke of the local festivals and the 'Oss, explaining that in the spring of 2008 the original 'Oss rider grew tired of political matters within the festival and left taking his 'Oss at short notice. She was his Teazer for 17 years and the rider left 2 months before the festival and another 'Obby 'Oss was urgently needed. She asked for assistance from the traditional witch and partner to create another 'Oss which took some time when done correctly. They formed a 'cooperative' and also created other 'Oss related merchandise to sell and make a contribution to funds for the festival.
Meanwhile, another festival member acquired a horse's head and he rushed the preparation which affected the skull's appearance and the odour was unpleasant. He planned to have his 'Oss ready for the festival and asked a female Cornish dancer to be his Teazer. He tactlessly suggested the wise woman retired from Teazing. He then rode his 'Oss at Mazey Eve 2008 and when the wise woman's 'Oss was ready later in the year she suggested they share appearances. The other rider refused to compromise and insisted he was the only festival 'Oss. The committee however allowed both 'Osses to perform and there had been difficulties with the sharing of events that she described as tiresome. The wise woman assured me I would not be involved in the political side, only the performance. I was amazed to discover that she had a metal rod in her spine due to surgery for scoliosis as she had danced for years. There were more riders needed for the 'Oss and I suggested my husband and son as they were both physically strong and may be interested. I was sure that my son would love to be involved as he had a fascination in the past for the wooden 'Osses at folk festivals. The wise woman was delighted to hear this and suggested I viewed some video footage of the festivals. I accompanied her to the bedroom which was bright and airy with yellow walls and brown wooden beams. Her wooden bed was covered in a blue 'throw' with a black Celtic design. I sat upon the chair at the desk and she activated the computer. The video footage was similar to Montol and gave me insight on Mazey Eve and Mazey day. Throughout the afternoon I noticed that she frequently rolled and smoked cigarettes. I had heard her voice before on the recording from the Witchcraft Museum used for the display of Joan's cottage and I purchased one of their first cassette tapes. Her loud laugh at the end of the recording was that of a smoker, so this habit did not surprise me. I disliked cigarette smoke and even though I was attracted to her, this habit put me off a little. The wise woman wore a sweatshirt with a 'Neighbourhood Witch' motif on it and a thick cardigan. She had two hot water bottles, one placed behind the small of her back and the other on her lap. I wore less than that and she asked if I was cold but I felt quite comfortable with both her cats that had positioned themselves on each knee.
After discussing rehearsals and festivals, I gave her more information about myself. She asked my age and my reply surprised her as she thought I was at least 10 years younger. I spoke about my life and the religious indoctrination plus other childhood experiences. The wise woman could relate to it all and she had also married a policeman in her distant past. She would be someone I could talk to and have the ability to understand having experienced similar. Our views on relationships and sexuality matched and I explained the arrangement in my relationship and noticed a change in her expression. There was also a moment during our discussion when she asked if I could be wicked. The way I answered the wise woman caused her to laugh loudly and her blue eyes twinkled with delight. At Conferences she portrayed a cheeky flirtatious personality which I assumed was constant and discovered that this was not the case as she focussed only on the interview which impressed me. She spoke of her magical work and handing on her business after retirement. The wise woman explained that others had attempted to learn but were unable to handle the challenges that came with it. I expressed an interest in learning about her way of working in order to carry on the business as I had 13 years of magical experience. I was aware that there was much more to learn, particularly when it came to the energies of Cornwall.
Time passed quickly and our conversation continued for 4 hours. The wise woman then politely informed me she had other matters to deal with and as we embraced, I told her I had waited a long time for one of her hugs. The wise woman he replied that there were plenty of those to be had as she was an affectionate person. I blushed at her reply and had difficulty opening the latch on the door. As we crossed the threshold my husband arrived and I introduced them both and he received a hug too.


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Derangement And Danger On The Potomac
Written by David Stockman
The horrific shooting spree on the practice field of the GOP's congressional baseball team happened early yesterday morning, but it was hardly the end of Wednesday's madness on the Potomac.
As it happened, the former was apparently another random eruption by of one of America's sicko lone wolves -- a wretch in the same league as South Carolina church killer, Dylann Roof. Notwithstanding that the latter had littered the nether regions of the internet with racist rantings while the former was apparently a prolific Never Trumper left-winger, neither represented a real threat to the nation's equanimity -- even if they did bring a savage rain of violence to bear on those unfortunate dozens caught in their immediate line of fire.
Not so for the 325 million American citizens who were pounded upon during the balance of the day by the allegedly "sane" Imperial City officialdom which rules the roost in America.
Specifically, we have in mind Janet Yellen's hideous presser in which she declared "mission accomplished" and that the US economy is blessed with "solid fundamentals" that are getting ever stronger. And in the same vein of unreality, there soon came the Senate's 97-2 vote to smack the Donald in his ample jaws and impose even more sanctions on Russia, thereby bringing the nation another step closer to the brink of war and bankruptcy.
Let us unpack this. The American people are being brought to ruin by three institutions that are mortal threats to liberty and prosperity. To wit, the Federal Reserve, the military/industrial/surveillance complex and a sinecured Congress that is burying unborn generations in debt -- even as it sanctimoniously presumes that it is doing god's work by servicing the beltway racketeers who keep it perpetually in office.
On the latter score, it is worth reminding once again. An incumbent House member standing for reelection has a smaller chance of losing his seat than did a Politburo member during the heyday of the post-war Soviet Union.
So it is no wonder that the Congress is filled by Warfare State lifers like Senator John McCain. This senile old fool appears to believe that he is some kind of latter day proconsul of the American Empire -- who struts around Washington spreading bellicose lies and flagrant exaggerations about Washington's self-created enemies.
So doing, McCain helps to keep the Imperial City enthrall to the defense contractors and military and intelligence bureaucracies that he champions out of sheer will to power and ornery bloodlust.
Not surprisingly, therefore, McCain was one of the principal authors and movers behind this week's latest spasm of anti-Russia hysteria. The bill would impose new sanctions against Russia "in response to the violation of the territorial integrity of the Ukraine and Crimea, its brazen cyber-attacks and interference in elections, and its continuing aggression in Syria," according to the deal's sponsors.
Everyone of these assertions are blatant lies, of course. Russia is in Syria at the behest of its constitutionally established government; it is the CIA and its stooges among the Persian Gulf states which provides arms and billions to the head-chopping jihadist radicals, who are the real aggressors in what is now a desolate land of ruin and refugees.
Likewise, it was Washington's aggression -- via funding and political support -- in February 2014 that led to a coup on the streets of Kiev and the overthrow of its honestly elected President. The latter made the "mistake" of spurning NATO and the EU in favor of a more palatable economic deal with Moscow -- its historic suzerain.
Moreover, it was the virulent anti-Russian neo-Nazi putsch -- handpicked by the US Ambassador to Ukraine -- that led to insurrection against the Kiev regime in the historically Russian-speaking Donbas and Crimea regions; and then to the 90 percent referendum vote of the latter to rejoin Russia, which it had been an integral part of for more than 160 years after 1783.
As for Russian "interference" in the 2016 elections in America -- the very idea of it is ludicrous. The overwhelming source of "influence" in the American election process is the respective political parties, the legions of self-interested lobbies and PACs and the mainstream media and cable channels, which are overwhelmingly and irrationally anti-Putin.
So where did this nefarious "influencing" come from? The RT television network?
Puleese! Your editor can attest to having appeared on that network several times and to have attacked with some vigor the three rotten American institutions mentioned above---the Fed, the military/industrial/surveillance complex and the Congress.
But never once did we get any instructions from the Russians on the formulation of our broadsides. We thunk 'em up all on our own!
More importantly, we never heard from a single American viewer, either. Perhaps that's because RT apparently has fewer than a million viewers per day in the US.
So all the brouhaha is apparently about two-bit cyber-hacking that may or may not be the work of Russian State actors.
But so what? There exists a massive $200 billion per year internet security business in the world because by its very nature the worldwide web begets legions of hackers, thieves and malicious trolls.
These hacking operations are overwhelmingly conducted privately for profit and malice, but there is one giant state actor that does operate for the purpose of political influence and meddling in the affairs of nearly every nation on earth.
We are talking about the massive multi-billion hacking operation at National Security Agency (NSA) called Tailored Access Operations (TAO). The latter spends billions not only trolling every agency and bureau of the Russian Government -- and the French government and Canadian government, too, among others -- but also engages in worldwide cyber-false flag operations designed to lay down the "footprint" of Russian and others foreign agencies on top of Washington's own skullduggery.
And that's just NSA. The CIA has a counterpart operation in the same kind of worldwide hacking business, and these may only be the tip of the iceberg. After all, the total acknowledged budget of the 17-agency "Intelligence Community" (IC) is upwards of $75 billion or nearly 50 percent more than Russia's entire military budget including aircraft fuel, soldiers pay and spare boots.
Needless to say, the self-appointed imperial proconsuls' like McCain never stop to ask whether or not Washington's massive cyber warfare operations might be expected to generate counter-actions from those targeted as Washington's enemies or, more importantly, something even more insidious.
That is, McCain and in his Capitol Hill war party do not even know for sure whether "fancy bear" and the other code-named Russian state malefactors constantly bandied about in the mainstream media are really anything more than a couple of fat guys siting at desks at NSA headquarters in Ft. Meade propagating false-flag cyber-attacks.
In any event, Senator McCain, was delighted with this week's handiwork. The amendment allows "broad new sanctions on key sectors of Russia's economy, including mining, metals, shipping and railways" and authorizes "robust assistance to strengthen democratic institutions and counter disinformation across Central and Eastern European countries that are vulnerable to Russian aggression and interference."
Likewise, these new sanctions would be imposed on "corrupt Russian actors" and those "involved in serious human rights abuses". They would also target those who supply weapons to the Syrian government or who work with the Russian defense industry, as well as "those conducting malicious cyber activity on behalf of the Russian government" and "those involved in corrupt privatization of state-owned assets."
In short, Wednesday afternoon the US Senate just plain went nuts attacking a largely non-existent threat emanating from a pipsqueak nation that has a GDP equal to only seven percent of that of the US and no capacity whatsoever -- other than one smoke-belching 40-year old aircraft carrier and a fleet rowboats -- to attack the shores of New Jersey or any other place in the USA.
But those realities did not stop McCain from gassing effusively about his own dangerous handiwork:
'We must take our own side in this fight. Not as Republicans, not as Democrats, but as Americans,' said Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) before the vote. 'It's time to respond to Russia's attack on American democracy with strength, with resolve, with common purpose, and with action.'
The truth is, Russia has no more attacked American democracy than did the North Vietnamese at the Bay of Tonkin or the Spaniards on the Battleship Maine in 1898.
More importantly, no one else in the world thinks Russia is a serious threat -- except the bureaucrats of NATO who make a living concocting such threats; and some itinerate nationalist politicians in Eastern Europe who are never loathe to play the Russian card in their quest for power and attention.
Even the Donald's own Secretary of State had this to say earlier in the week during his congressional testimony:
'I have yet to have a bilateral, one-on-one, a poolside conversation with a single counterpart in any country: in Europe, Middle East, even South-East Asia, that has not said to me: please, address your relationship with Russia, it has to be improved,' Tillerson said on Tuesday, testifying before the Senate appropriations subcommittee about the proposed State Department budget.
Folks, the point is quite simple. Unless Washington's bloated and wasteful $700 billion national security budget is pared back drastically, there is not a snowball's chance in the hot place of re-establishing fiscal discipline. As long the GOP hawks and pro-war Dems are pumping massive funding into the Deep End of the Swamp, the will be no cuts in domestic appropriations and no entitlement reforms, either.
Indeed, ever since Ronald Reagan's mild assault on the Welfare State was decisively turned back on Capitol Hill in the spring of 1981, the "guns and butter coalition" has ruled the roost. And that insidious coalition has taken the national debt from $1 trillion to $20 trillion along the way -- even has it has locked in an automatic growth to $30 trillion or 140 percent of GDP by 2027.
That is also why the Deep State and Washington's bipartisan War Party will not desist until they have removed the Donald from office. And that's for the unspeakable sin of suggesting that rapprochement with the Russians and Putin makes more sense than the path to war and fiscal bankruptcy that is underway today.
Self-evidently, hell hath no fury like the prospect for world peace and the dismantlement of Imperial Washington's destructive global empire. A tiny step in that direction was all that General Mike Flynn undertook during his infamous calls with the Russian Ambassador in late December -- a welcome initiative for which he was unceremoniously fired and is now under unrelenting persecution.
But it gets worse. Based on new leaks to the Washington Post it is now clear that the Deep State has used the Flynn Affair and the Donald's naïve request to former FBI director Comey to "go easy" on Flynn as a pretext for obstruction of justice charges against the President himself:
The special counsel overseeing the investigation into Russia's role in the 2016 election is interviewing senior intelligence officials as part of a widening probe that now includes an examination of whether President Trump attempted to obstruct justice, officials said.
The move by Special Counsel Robert S. Mueller III to investigate Trump's own conduct marks a major turning point in the nearly year-old FBI investigation, which until recently focused on Russian meddling during the presidential campaign and on whether there was any coordination between the Trump campaign and the Kremlin. Investigators have also been looking for any evidence of possible financial crimes among Trump associates, officials said.
In this context, it is truly amazing that the "markets" have not yet woken from their stupor. The drive to unseat the Donald will leave the Imperial City in ungoverned chaos during the interim -- meaning an unending crisis over debt ceilings, continuing resolutions and government shutdowns.
Still, perhaps by the looks of today's sea of red, the whopper told by Yellen during her presser yesterday may finally be sinking in.
Our clueless Keynesian school marm not only falsely claimed "mission accomplished" and that the US economy is heading for the promised land of permanent full employment and unprecedented prosperity. She also claimed that the Fed would soon begin normalizing its balance sheet to the tune of $50 billion per month of bond holdings runoff (i.e. effectively bond sales) -- ultimately shrinking its holdings by more than $2 trillion -- and that there would be nary a negative ripple effect thereupon.
As we will soon document further, the first part of Yellen's proclamation is a risible lie. There has been zero net gain in industrial production since September 2007; no net gain in breadwinners jobs since January 2001; and zero gains in real median family incomes since 1989. And that's permanent full employment prosperity?
But the real whopper was her assurance that the Fed's balance sheet normalization would be of no more moment than "watching paint dry" on a wall.
Surely, Yellen does not mean that the law of supply and demand in the bond market has been repealed -- such that $2 trillion of extra supply will not have any impact whatsoever on the price and yield of government debt securities. After all, if that is true when the Fed is selling bonds, why would it not have been true when it was buying them hand-over-fist?
Indeed, by the Fed's own lights its $3.5 trillion balance sheet expansion after the financial crisis caused bond yields to decline by more than 100 basis points -- and we think that sharply understates the matter because it does not account for the "front-runners" effect.
That is, the hundreds of billions of bond purchased by carry trade gamblers, who were given free overnight funding to the tune of 97 percent of their investment, in order to by the very same bonds -- down to the exact CUSIP numbers -- that the Fed had announced it would be buying.
Stated differently, what was the point of QE if it was not to falsify and suppress bond yields in order to goose economic activity -- even if that "stimulus", as it happened, never really left the canyons of Wall Street?
By the same token, why in the world would Yellen expect that the front-runners who fueled the bond bubble during QE will not find is profitable to short-sell what the Fed will be selling once its balance sheet shrinking campaign gets started?
Needless to say, the 100-300 basis points rise in the 10-year bond year bond yield that would result from the combination of Fed selling and speculators piling on would cause the entire global bond bubble to implode, and all the economic rot that is built upon it to shatter.
How long, for example, would the $2.6 trillion market in junk loans and bonds last under that regime. Given that the Fed's own action fueled a manic stampede toward yield, the havoc implicit in the chart below is nearly unfathomable.
The fact, is when there are no new breadwinner jobs, there is no gain in living standards or real prosperity. Indeed, Janet Yellen is lost in a Keynesian puzzle palace -- and that is extremely bad news for the casino punters who still refuse to acknowledge the obvious.
David Stockman is a Ron Paul Institute Board Member. For information on how to subscribe to his Contra Corner website, click here.


Electronic data interchange (EDI) is a key enabling component of business-to-business electronic commerce. As firms adopt and integrate advanced information technologies such as EDI, it is important to understand the nature of challenges faced by them. This becomes especially important given the fact that nearly 99.7% of all businesses in the US can be classified as small- to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). As costs and risks associated with implementing new information technologies decrease, these firms will surely need to focus their attention on managing impediments associated with new technology implementation and learn from the failures or successes of their peer. Consequently, this article reports the findings of a study conducted to understand the characteristics, seriousness, and structure of impediments faced by SMEs. A survey of 353 EDI-capable firms was used to assess the impediments faced by SMEs adopting and integrating EDI. Analysis of data revealed that SMEs face many serious challenges when implementing EDI and cite high startup costs, difficulty of learning a new technology and methodology, and high cost of integration and expansion of EDI use as among the three most significant impediments. Further analysis also produced an eight-factor latent structure that best describes the nature of EDI impediments. These results have implications for both SMEs and researchers.
Khazanchi, Deepak, "The Nature and Structure of Impediments to EDI Adoption and Integration: A Survey of Small- and Medium-Sized Enterprises" (1999). Information Systems and Quantitative Analysis Faculty Publications. 12.


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Trivium have 'a lot of material' written for next album
By Stef Lach
Trivium frontman Matt Heafy says they've already stockpiled songs for follow-up to Silence In The Snow
Trivium frontman Matt Heafy says the band have already written "a lot of material" for their next album.
The band's latest effort Silence In The Snow was released last year and Heafy says the band have been writing any chance they get – with the follow-up expected in 2017.
He tells Spotlightnews: "We don't wait till we have to start writing a record. We're just constantly writing, all the time, because it's just something we like to do. So, we have a lot of material already.
"Once we start thinking about a record we'll dive through it all and figure out what in the pile is what we're looking to do for the direction of the record.
"Hopefully, we're thinking about a record sometime next year. I think we'll be in the timeframe for that."
Heafy adds that Trivium accept a number of fans will be "bummed" by any new music they release, but that he believes records need time to be fully appreciated.
He says: "With every album you're guaranteed fans with expectations of what they think the record is going to be, and not be what it is, and be bummed and say something bad about it.
"We always think records need time. Every record that we put out, when you give it five or six months, their opinions change because they actually listen to it.
"They adjust and appreciate what you're doing for that record. Every record has had its moments where there's been resistance. But, those records over time turn out to be some of people's favourite albums."
Trivium are currently on tour with Sevendust.
Trivium's Matt Heafy praises drummer Wandtke
Trivium US tour dates with Sevendust
May 13: Clear Lake Surf Ballroom, IA
May 15: Somerset Northern Invasion, WI
May 17: Sioux Falls The District, SD
May 18: Arlington Heights Home Bar, IL
May 20: Columbus Rock On The Range, OH
May 21: Reading Reverb, PA
May 22: Albany Rock Derby, NY
May 24: Flint Machine Shop, MI
May 25: Louisville Mercury Ballroom, KY
May 27: Shreveport Riverside Warehouse, LA
May 28: Pryor Rocklahoma, OK
Stef Lach
Stef wrote close to 5,000 stories during his time as assistant online news editor and later as online news editor between 2014-2016. An accomplished reporter and journalist, Stef has written extensively for a number of UK newspapers and also played bass with UK rock favourites Logan. His favourite bands are Pixies and Clap Your Hands Say Yeah. Stef left the world of rock'n'roll news behind when he moved to his beloved Canada in 2016, but he started on his next 5000 stories in 2022.
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Measures to Prevent Bridge Formwork from Expanding
We all know that the bridge formwork bearing with filling has the tensile strength, easy forming characteristics and high compressive performance of sheet metal. The support adjusts the rotational deformation of the bridge when it is stressed by the relative rotation of the contact spherical surface or the cylindrical surface between the upper and lower formwork.
Today we mainly explain the measures to prevent bridge formwork from rising. details as follows:
1. Before the construction of the bridge formwork, the site at the bridge span shall be leveled and rolled, and the compaction degree shall reach more than 95%. Individual weak foundations shall be filled with ash or gravel, and compacted in layers to ensure the bearing capacity of the foundation is 200KN/square meter.
Then release the base position of the support according to the design spacing of the support, lay 5 cm of fine sand on it, and lay steel sheet piles on the fine sand along the transverse bridge direction, with the opening of the steel sheet pile facing upward, as the support strip foundation.
The box formwork girder bracket adopts the bowl buckle type full-house bracket. The brackets are arranged at intervals of 1.2 meters in the longitudinal direction, and the distance between the brackets is 1.3 meters at the bottom plate, 0.3 meters below the web plate, and 1.5 meters at the flange plate. The lower part of the bracket is a screw-adjusted bottom rod, and the top of the bracket is a screw-adjusted top support, with a length of 50 cm respectively. After the bowl buckle bracket is erected, there are vertical and horizontal links to ensure the stability of the bracket structure. The top of the bracket uses a 50-type light rail as a beam.
The bottom form of the box girder adopts a large steel cabinet type bottom form, which is inlaid with 4 cm wooden boards and 2 mm thick steel plates. Adjust the axis and elevation, and then install the side formwork of the box girder after meeting the requirements. The side formwork is installed sequentially from one end of the beam.
2. In order to effectively control the reinforcement quality of the lower opening of the wall and column bridge shuttering and prevent the concrete from expanding, when pouring the next layer of concrete, larvae or steel bars should be pre-buried at a distance of 250-300MM from the upper opening of the column and wall formwork. To fix the tension bolts at the bottom of the upper formwork.
In the place where the second connection is made, clean up the residual slurry and laitance at the lower mouth of the wall and column before supporting the first layer of formwork; when pouring the next layer of concrete, fix the 20mm wide and 20mm thick on the inner periphery of the upper mouth of the bridge formwork. The upper part of the concrete after pouring forms a convex shape, and the lower part can be in close contact with the concrete surface when the upper layer of formwork is supported. In addition, there are reinforced legs as the tie bolts, which ensures the lower bridge formwork. The phenomenon of mold expansion does not occur.
3. Preloading of support and bridge formwork: Preload the support formwork with 80% of the weight of the box girder in the pouring section to eliminate the inelastic compression of the support system.
Bridge formwork design and load combination now mostly use wood formwork for concrete, because its technical indicators are measured when the material is dry, and its strength will be reduced after being soaked in water. Therefore, when calculating the distance between the steel pipe and the tension bolt for reinforcement, it is reduced by 15% to 20% compared with the normal calculation.
When considering the lateral pressure of concrete, in addition to calculating according to the specification, the method of pouring concrete and possible accidents should also be considered. When pouring concrete, an experienced carpenter should be equipped, and the formwork being poured and the concrete formwork not being poured should be checked frequently, and the phenomenon of running, dripping, and unsupported formwork system should be dealt with in time, so as to ensure that the formwork does not expand when the concrete is poured, so as to achieve the expected effect.


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UCF coach Johnny Dawkins now must try to deconstruct Duke dynasty he helped build | Commentary
By Mike Bianchi
Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski, left, is not looking forward to Sunday's NCAA Tournament coaching matchup with UCF's Johnny Dawkins, right, his former player and assistant coach. (Chris Gardner/AP)
COLUMBIA, S.C. — If you had to choose the two most most important figures responsible for building the Duke Blue Devils into the most dominant, dynamic, dynastic program in the modern era of college basketball, who would they be?
One of them, of course, would be Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski.
But the other would have to be UCF coach Johnny Dawkins.
"Johnny meant everything," Krzyzewski said as he prepared for his coaching matchup Sunday against Dawkins, his former star player and long-time assistant coach. "He was the first great player that believed in us. He started it all."
Which is why both Krzyzewski and Dawkins have dreaded this potential second-round NCAA Tournament matchup ever since the bracket was released last Sunday. Coach K traditionally refuses to schedule regular-season games against teams coached by his former players because of the emotional toll they take.
"Why would you want to?" he asked. "They're family."
Meanwhile, Dawkins calls it a "no-win situation when you're playing your friend, your mentor and an alma mater that has meant so much to you."
Even so, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the Knights. From a branding and exposure standpoint, there's no question Sunday will be the most important game not only in Dawkins' coaching tenure but in the history of UCF's program. This is sort of like what it would have meant if UCF's football team had actually been given the chance to face Nick Saban's Alabama Crimson Tide in the College Football Playoff.
"It's great to compete in a tournament where the national champion is actually determined on the court," cracked UCF athletics director Danny White, perhaps the most vocal of all College Football Playoff critics. "… This is a program-building moment."
Duke, the dynasty that has won five national championships and gone to 12 Final Fours under the legendary Coach K, is the No. 1 overall seed in the tournament. The Knights have a total of one NCAA Tournament victory in their history, and that came Friday night against VCU.
This game is loaded with intriguing story lines, including a family rivalry among the school's two athletics directors — UCF's White and his father, Kevin White, at Duke. It'll be the ultimate upstart in UCF against the ultimate champion in Duke. It'll be the tallest player in college basketball (UCF's 7-foot-6 Tacko Fall) against the biggest star in college basketball (Duke center Zion Williamson).
"I won't allow him putting me on one of his highlight tapes," Tacko said of Williamson's penchant for embarrassing opposing centers with powerful, persuasive, posterizing dunks.
But the most captivating story line of all is the relationship between Duke and Dawkins, who 37 years ago signed with the Blue Devils and perhaps even saved Krzyzewski's job. Without Dawkins, an argument could be made that Duke basketball as we know it might not exist at all.
Krzyzewski was a struggling young coach who had a 38-47 record during his first three seasons at Duke. Many Duke fans and boosters wanted Coach K fired, but former athletics director Tom Butters refused to bow to the pressure.
"I never paid attention to the wishes and whims of the fans," the late, great Butters told me once after he retired and moved to a golf community in Central Florida. "You have to make decisions based on what you feel is right. In today's world, I'd probably be fired myself for refusing to fire the coach, but you have to give a coach time to implement his system and recruit his players."
After NCAA win over VCU, UCF basketball, like football, is putting Knights on national map | Commentary
After NCAA win over VCU, UCF basketball, like football, is putting Knights on national map
Especially when one of those players was Dawkins, a transcendent high school talent from Macklin Catholic High School in Washington, D.C.
You see, Johnny Dawkins was Zion before Zion. A 6-foot-2 shooting guard, Dawkins led the Blue Devils out of the wilderness, elevating them from 11-17 in his freshman season in 1982-83 to 37-3 and the national-title game during his senior season.
Dawkins finished his final year at Duke averaging 20.2 points per game and won the Naismith College Player of the Year Award.
"Mike signed some other big-name players [guys like Mark Alarie and Jay Bilas], but Johnny was the first transformational player," said Mike DeCourcy, the renowned college basketball writer for The Sporting News. "Johnny's the guy who launched the ship. He was an elite talent who could have gone anywhere. He chose Duke even though the program was struggling. If he doesn't go to Duke, it's a fair question to ask whether the program would have become what it has become."
When I asked Coach K on Saturday about the recruitment of Dawkins, he recalled the summer day in the early 1980s when he went and watched Dawkins in a summer-league tournament game in D.C. An AAU coach who was at the same tournament convinced Krzyzewski to stay for the second game to watch Tommy Amaker, another McDonald's All-American who would follow Dawkins to Duke a year later and is now Harvard's coach.
"It was amazing that on that one day, I saw my [future] backcourt — one of the greatest backcourts in the history of the game," Coach K said, smiling. "The basketball gods were good to me that day."
But on this day — this surreal Sunday — 37 years later, the basketball gods have developed a warped sense of humor.
Former St. John's coach and current ESPN analyst Fran Fraschilla put it best in this tweet:
"In the minds of Jay Bilas, Tommy Amaker and Coach K himself, there might not be a Duke dynasty without the commitment of Johnny Dawkins to the Blue Devils in 1982. The hoops world will come full circle on Sunday."
Duke vs. UCF.
Zion vs. Tacko.
Danny White vs. Kevin White.
But, mostly, Johnny Dawkins then vs. Johnny Dawkins now.
UCF's head coach now must try to take down the Duke dynasty he helped create.
NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament


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Can delta-8 make you high?
Kristina Shafarenko
While delta-8 continues to grow in popularity, there are still some individuals who are confused about the effects of delta-8, and many are asking, "can delta-8 make you high?"
Delta-8 does in fact create a euphoric high, although it's notably more mellow than the delta-9 you might know from cannabis. And when it comes to the way in which delta-8 and delta-9 make you high, the metabolic processes are virtually identical, with one exception: delta-8 has a lower affinity for binding with receptors in the brain, making it less psychoactive compared to delta-9. In fact, many users have reported feelings of relaxation and sleepiness, combined with a mild body high.
With the initial effects, some users recount the first wave of euphoria to feel more intense than marijuana, but it eventually dissolves into a state of mellow euphoria.
On the flip side, some users even report that delta-8 leaves them feeling more energized, especially those with experience enjoying cannabis and THC products.
How Delta-8 is Made
While delta-8 is found naturally-occurring in cannabis, its concentrations in hemp are naturally quite low.
But as you've probably heard, delta-8 is legal because it's a product of hemp, which is federally legal.
What does this mean then?
Simply put, delta-8 comes from hemp through a process known as conversion, in which a cannabinoid is converted into another, under the guidance of a trained specialist in a lab setting.
This process is possible because all cannabinoids start out as the same compound, cannabigerolic acid (CBGA). Often referred to as "the mother cannabinoid," CBGA in hemp will start to evolve as the plant matures, resulting in a wide variety of different cannabinoids–over 100, in fact.
And while these changes occur naturally in response to factors such as the environment, stress, etc., it's possible to control this conversion in a lab setting.
The conversion process for converting CBD to delta-8, specifically known as isomerization, begins with dissolving CBD into a nonpolar organic solvent before incorporating an acid. Mixtures can be made with different combinations of solvents and acids, and each one will yield different results.
The mixture is then stirred and maintained at 100 degrees Celsius for around eight hours, before the solution is separated, washed and neutralized.
Finally, the product batch undergoes critical testing, typically through high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC).
Will Delta-8 Help Me Sleep?
After considering some of the benefits one might enjoy with delta-8, you might be wondering if delta-8 can help you get a good night's sleep.
And in this guide, we wanted to discuss this question in depth.
Currently, the research on delta-8 and its benefits for sleep is quite limited, but there's nothing ruling it out, either.
On top of that, cannabis is a plant that humans have been using for thousands of years in folk medicine, often indicated for pain, inflammation, and even nausea.
Can delta 8 help with sleep? We don't have a ton of research on the topic, but what we do know might point to yes. Delta 8 THC could very well help with sleep.
Cannabis was introduced to the West in the mid-19th century, having made a significant name for itself, shaping a culture for decades onward.
However, cannabis isn't our focus–rather, one of its 100+ cannabinoids, delta-8 THC.
When examining the research surrounding many of the cannabinoids found in cannabis, there's some data suggesting benefits for better sleep. For instance, CBD has shown evidence of boosting sleep quality by easing the mind and body. Meanwhile, studies such as this one have shown that cannabigerol (CBG) can help with sleep, as well.
And like these cannabinoids, delta-8 THC interacts with the body through the endocannabinoid system, so it's possible that it, too, can help ease the body into a state of rest.
Still, it's important to remember that more research is needed before any claims can be made about delta-8 for sleep; and like every cannabinoid, delta-8 works differently for everyone.
Will Delta-8 Make Me Fail a Drug Test?
If you plan on taking any kind of delta-8 product, it's important to understand that it can, in fact, make users fail a drug test.
While delta-8 is less potent than delta-9, the two cannabinoids are nonetheless very similar: both create an intoxicating effect, and traces can show on a drug test kit.
What's more, most drug tests check for THC, and not any of its analogs. This is because both delta-8 and delta-9 are processed by the body into the same metabolite, THC-COOH. The top limit in blood for THC-COOH is 50 ng/ml, but the cut-off mark for delta-8 and its metabolites is much lower, at 30 ng/ml.
As a result, it's quite easy to fail an IA drug test on delta-8.Luckily, though, you can speak to your employer about repeating the test with the gas chromatography method, which only detects delta-9 THC.
Delta-8 Products for Sale
Curious to try delta-8? Here are some of the most popular products right now.
CBD gummies continue to reign as some of the most popular products on the market; it's no surprise, then, that we're seeing the same sort of popularity with delta-8 gummies.
Delta-8 gummies offer a lot of appeal–for starters, they create a pleasant, mellow body high that's not too different from delta-9, albeit on a more less potent scale.
But more specifically, delta-8 gummies offer a tasty little treat that's easy to carry around, and even easier to enjoy. At JustDelta, we have delta-8 gummies that are tasty, straightforward and fuss-free. Check out our out-of-this-world flavors like Watermelon Supernova, Exotic Peach, and Sour Bursts.
With that being said, make sure not to take too many, even if it might be tempting!
Delta-8 Vapes
If you want your delta-8 to kick in ASAP, without sacrificing discretion and privacy, vaping makes an especially attractive choice.
While vapes might seem a bit intimidating at first, they're actually quite straightforward, even for new users! Really, the biggest challenge is finding the right vape for your needs and preference.
Selecting your vape can be quite overwhelming, especially with all of the modded options, and while more advanced users might be interested in seeking out the best rig or battery, this guide is for people who want their delta-8 vapes plain and simple.
Our delta-8 vapes are available in two classic styles: cartridges, which attach to any standard 510 thread battery, and disposables, which are perfect for those who want to try delta-8 vapes without the commitment. Whichever you choose, keep an eye out for our potent, delicious profiles: Strawberry Cough, Zkittlez, Pineapple Express, Solar Flare Lemonade, Space Walker, and Bubble Gum Galaxy.
Delta-8 Shots
Delta-8 shots take all of the benefits of a potent delta 8 product with a tasty treat. They're not just fruity and refreshing, they're also fast acting, and offer discretion. Shake well and enjoy it as a quick sip, or add it to your favorite sparkly water or soda to make a delta 8 mocktail. No matter how you indulge in it, you can expect the high to hit you quickly, but gently. Perfect for winding down in the evening, or for enjoying a sunday afternoon activity.
Delta 8 shots can create the rush of euphoria and sense of intoxication known as a "high." And while its relative, delta 9 THC, has a reputation for creating that spacey, drowsy, groggy high that leaves you sinking into the sofa, delta 8 is significantly more mild in its effects.
With delta 8 shots, most consumers recount feeling a sense of tranquility and relaxation, but still have a sense of clarity and focus.
When shopping for delta 8 shots (or really any delta 8 products), it's important to, above all, check the company's reputation. This can be done with a simple search online: of course, it's helpful to check the store's own reviews, but also be sure to browse reviews on the brand from external sites, like Reddit, Yelp, and cannabis forums.
It's also encouraged that you check the ingredients in a delta 8 shot–of course, this is crucial if you have any kind of dietary restrictions or allergies, but it's also recommended to check for any other terpenes and cannabinoids that might be in the shots.
As a cannabinoid that's found naturally occurring in cannabis plants, delta 8 shots are safe to consume when used responsibly. On top of that, delta 8 shots are only about 70% as potent as delta 9 THC, making it a great alternative for those who seek a relaxed kind of body high.
All things considered, it's worth noting that dosage plays a huge role in your delta 8's safety, so make sure that you're dosing responsibly–in the case of delta 8 shots, we recommend 25mg every 8 hours.
At JustDelta, you can find delta-8 shots in the flavor Fruit Punch Space Waves.
Health and Wellness and Relationships Psychologist, Freelance writer at 32ndstreetvapors.com
BSc Psychology, The University of Manchester
Kristina Shafarenko is a relationship and health and wellness psychologist and a part-time freelance lifestyle writer covering health and fitness, sex, sexual wellness, and relationships. When she's not writing, you can find her planning her next getaway, taste-testing every coffee spot in sight, and lounging at home with her cat, Buddy.
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Q: OData : AddQueryOptions for POST operation Is there anyway to do the same thing as AddQueryOptions but when doing a POST through a OData web service? For exemple:
var first = ctx.JobGLJournal.AddQueryOptions("tenant", "fr").First();

The POST url also need this "tenant" but I can't find any way to add it when doing a SaveChanges. if I ommit it, it will throw a server credential error.
Also it doesn't work to initialize the DataServiceContext with the tenant.
POST url:

http://localhost:8058/OData/Company('xxx')/JobGLJournal?tenant=fr

A: sorted it out... need to add a BuildingRequest event
   ctx.BuildingRequest += Ctx_BuildingRequest;

and in the Ctx_BuildingRequest, change the RequestUri
    private static void Ctx_BuildingRequest(object sender,
System.Data.Services.Client.BuildingRequestEventArgs e) {
      e.RequestUri = new Uri(e.RequestUri.AbsoluteUri + "?tenant=fr");
    }

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Santa thought he had conquered his problem of trying to remember his wife's birthday and, also, their anniversary. He opened an account with a florist, provided that florist with the dates and instructions to send flowers to Jeetoo on these dates along with an appropriate note signed, "Your loving husband." Jeeto was thrilled by this new display of attention and all went well until one day, some bouquets later, when Santa came home, kissed her and said offhandedly, "Nice flowers, where'd you get them?"


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On February 2, in the great part of the Christian world, the "Purification of Mary and Presentation of Jesus to the Temple" is celebrated.
The day is also called Candlemas (in Italian "Candelora", in Catalan and Spanish "Candelaria") because on this day the candles are blessed and in some places brought in procession.
The celebration symbolizes the transition from the darkness of winter to the dawn of the first light of spring.
It is necessary to purify one's life. In fact, the month of February takes its name from the Etruscan god Februus and the Roman goddess Febris who indicated this duty to men.
In the Christian world, the time of Lent or Passion begins shortly after (this year on the 14th).
Questo articolo è stato pubblicato in Turismo_Barcelona, Turismo_Roma il 28 Gennaio 2018 da Luca Zacchi.


As you may know, Spain is privileged with coast in the north, east and south of the country. Some of the prettiest beaches and coastal villages are located in the north, exactly in the region of Asturias, where green natural landscapes, beaches, history, culture, exquisite gastronomy and of course, cider, are the protagonists. Lucky for you, there are 3 Paradores in Asturias for you to visit some of this coastal villages and beaches that we will tell you about. From the Paradores at Cangas de Onís and Gijón you will be able to get to know the Gulpiyuri beach, Ribadesella, Lastres and more. Come discover it!
On the banks of the Sella River and surrounded by the Peaks of Europe stands the beautiful Parador de Cangas de Onís, housed in the former San Pedro de Villanueva Monastery. From here you will have the chance to explore Cangas de Onís, the Peaks of Europe National Park, the lakes at Covadonga and many charming nearby coastal villages and beaches. Get immersed in nature while enjoying the luxury of this beautiful Parador, with elegant decoration, a nice terrace, a big garden, exquisite gastronomy and more.
Gulpiyuri beach is a small beautiful beach located in the village of Naves, approximately 30km away from the Parador de Cangas de Onís. This beach has one peculiarity and is that it has salty water from the sea but is not actually the sea. This beach is connected to the sea through an underground cavern in the rocky mountain, in which the water flows. The landscape of this beach is stunning, with green vegetation, surrounded by mountains, golden sand and clear water, a natural paradise definitely worth visiting.
Considered one of the prettiest beaches in Asturias and located only 30km away from the Parador de Cangas de Onís is the Cuevas del Mar beach, a natural beauty in Spain. The may big rock formations over the fine golden sand and blue crystalline water, make this beach a beautiful landscape. A parking, lifeguards, showers, bathrooms and other services are available in this beach.
The coastal village of Ribadesella is a great plan for a daytrip from the Parador de Cangas de Onís, located approximately 20km away from each other. With the Cantabric sea and the presence of the Sella river, this village, full of water is an ideal destination in summer, but also the rest time of the year. Practicing surf and bathing in the beaches of Ribadesella, walking around the streets admiring the color houses with balconies and visiting the historic, cultural and religious monuments of the town are some of the things you can do here.
One of the most beautiful parks in Gijón is the Isabel la Católica Park, and guess what? That´s where the Parador de Gijón is located. Housed in an old mill, this Parador is the ideal spot to discover the many sights that Gijón has to offer and to take daytrips to the nearby coastal villages such as lastres, Tazones and Cudillero. Don´t forget to try the asturian gastronomy and the exquisite cider, a typical alcoholic drink made with apple juice.
Lastres, a beautiful coastal village of Asturias and the favorite of many. Maybe it's that the town is built in a mountain right up the beach or that it has many interesting sights to visit, whatever the reason, this is a must stop while in Gijón. Visiting the fishers port, the tower of the clock, the church of Santa María de Sábada and admiring the views from the viewpoint of San Roque are some of the things you can´t miss in Lastres.
The beach, the lighthouse, the port and the town itself, Tazones, a must visit place 25km away from the Parador de Gijón. This little fisher's town is all about small houses in the hill, stoned streets, fisher boats and beach and mountain. An old town definitely worth visiting! Don´t miss to try the seafood of Tazones, delicious.
A little bit more than 50km away from the Parador de Cangas de Onís is the town of Cudillero, a typical fishing Asturian village. Take a tour around the historic quarter of Cudillero where you will feel the fisher essence of the town, discover the beach of El Silencio, where you will find natural beauty and peace and of course, don't miss to reach the lighthouse and admire stunning views and relax.
Plan your trip to Asturias and spend some days exploring this area, Cangas de Onís, Gijón and their nearby coastal villages and beaches, definitely worth it. Book now at Paradores and be prepared to have an amazing experience!


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Q: Not able to connect to mysql from php using netbeans project I am trying to learn php on my own. Things were OK till i reach DB connection.
I am using NetBeans 8.1 and had installed xampp to set up mysql and apache server. But when i try to connect to DB using
$dbPassword = "PHPpassword";
$dbUserName = "PHPuser";
$dbServer = "localhost";
$dbName = "PHPFirstDB";

$connection = new mysqli($dbServer, $dbUserName, $dbPassword, $dbName);
print_r($connection);

Ideally i should be seeing $connection details but I am not able to see anything in the script output window.  I have set runas : script(run in command line)
Can anyone help me here...

A: Try this code, it could be possible that the error is occurring but not being displayed.
ini_set('display_errors',1);
error_reporting(E_ALL ^ E_NOTICE);

$connection = new mysqli($dbServer,$dbUserName,$dbPassword,$dbName);
if (mysqli_connect_error()) {
  die('Connect Error (' . mysqli_connect_errno() . ') '. mysqli_connect_error());
}

print_r($connection);


TortoiseForum.org - Five fantastic looking leopard tortoises pose for photos showing off the variation in their pretty shells.
Geckos Unlimited - Nice photos of a group of beautiful leopard geckos.
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Doctor Who: The Complete History was a fortnightly series of partworks published in hardback format by Panini UK with Hachette Partworks .
It featured revised instalments of Andrew Pixley 's contributions to the Archive feature in Doctor Who Magazine and Doctor Who Magazine Special Edition , covering the making of Doctor Who 's stories on television, along with some cases where features have been written from scratch specifically for The Complete History. The series was initially edited by John Ainsworth and the cover artwork was illustrated by Lee Johnson , and was billed to present "the history of every Doctor Who TV story alongside a wealth of photographs". (DWM 490 ) Mark Wright later took over as editor from issue 13.