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KEEN, Inc. Launches New Season of KEEN Effect Grant Program
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In its third year, the program will award $100,000 in grants to non-profits around the world to help build stronger communities and a healthier planet by preserving the natural environment where we work and play.
PORTLAND, OR. (May 4, 2016) – KEEN, manufacturer of original hybrid footwear, unveils its third year of theKEEN Effect grant program to support non-profits globally. This year's grant-making program will award at least 10 grants totaling $100,000 to non-profits around the world who preserve the natural environment where we work and play, as a way towards building stronger communities and a healthier planet. The application window is currently open and runs through June 10, with grantees announced on July 29.
Check HERE to apply now.
"KEEN is a brand born of the outdoors, and we feel a responsibility to preserve and protect the places we play," said Kirsten Blackburn, KEEN Effect Communications and Advocacy Manager. "Through the KEEN Effect grant program, we're introduced to and inspired by groups working in local communities around the globe dedicated to just that. We look forward to supporting a new group of dedicated, grassroots partners through this year's grant-making cycle."
Since 2013 the KEEN Effect grant program has awarded over $220,000 to nonprofits in local communities spanning nine countries and 22 U.S. states. Positioned under the KEEN Effect – which has donated more than $10 million in cash and resources to non-profits around the world since 2004 – the KEEN Effect grant program encourages non-profit organizations that align with the company's outdoor-focused, core values to apply for funding to support their on-the-ground work.
In 2015, the KEEN Effect team – a group focused on supply chain sustainability, philanthropy, advocacy, and activism – created a goal to raise awareness for protecting public land across the country. Last July, the brand launched the Live Monumentalcampaign to advocate for the permanent protection of five incredible U.S. landscapes. With the campaign serving as an extension of what the KEEN Effect represents, the team drove a 1976 yellow RV 7,500 miles across the country, collecting more than 40,000 petition signatures and engaging with the public, local organizations, and local and national elected officials. Since the campaign launched, two of the five target areas have been protected: Boulder White-Clouds, ID. (Wilderness), and Mojave Trails, CA. (National Monument).
The Live Monumental campaign is still in full force and through its 10-stop national film tour KEEN hopes the Obama Administration will help protectthese three remaining areas: Owyhee Canyonlands, OR, Birthplace of Rivers, WV, and Gold Butte, NV.
"At The Mountaineers, we get people outdoors safely and responsibly. Thanks to a KEEN Effect grant we received last year, we were able to share our Backcountry Impact Series program – our take on Leave No Trace Ethics - with more outdoor enthusiasts, ensuring the preservation of the places we all love to recreate," said Katherine Hollis, Conservation and Recreation Manager.
To learn more about the KEEN Effect, please visit: keeneffect.com
To learn more about the Live Monumental campaign and film tour, please visit: livemonumental.com.
About KEEN
Inspired by a love of the outdoors, KEEN Inc., manufacturer of hybrid outdoor and casual products, including footwear, clothing, and accessories, is dedicated to creating quality products that support the lifestyles and outdoor adventures of active people around the world. KEEN products can be found online and through more than 5,000 retail locations in more than 60 countries, as well as in KEEN Garage retail stores in the U.S., Europe, and Asia. The company operations and culture reflect a stand-out commitment to building a strong community and a healthier planet so that all can create, play, and care. Learn more atwww.keenfootwear.com.
MEDIA CONTACT | Keith Cozzens, Verde Brand Communications, keith@verdepr.com, 970.259.3555 x122
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In its third year, program awards 16 non-profit organizations with $100,000 to help connect KEEN fans to wild places and preserve them for future generations to be inspired by. PORTLAND, Ore. (September 7, 2016) –KEEN, Inc., a values led, independently-owned outdoor and ...read more
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KEEN Launches Fan-Powered Grant Program: The KEEN Effect
Portland, OR – November 4, 2013 – KEEN is unveiling The KEEN Effect a, fan-activated grants program designed to support projects that fuel people's passion for protecting the environment and promoting responsible outdoor participation. "At KEEN, we believe spending time outdoors ...read more
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KEEN Announces Final KEEN Effect Grantees for 2015
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PORTLAND, Ore. (March 24, 2016) – KEEN, maker of original hybrid footwear, is solidifying its promise to building healthier communities by endorsing Oregon's Outdoor School for All initiative, which is a statewide, grassroots initiative working to ensure the future of Outdoor ...read more
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In its second decade, KEEN continues to invest in high-level talent to further drive brand growth & expand global fanbase PORTLAND, Ore. (July 13, 2016) – KEEN, Inc., a values led, independently-owned outdoor and lifestyle footwear brand known for its original and versatile ...read more
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Each grantee will be awarded $10,000 to help build stronger communities and a healthier planet; one more grantee to be unveiled through fan vote. PORTLAND, Ore. (April 22, 2015) – KEEN, manufacturer of original hybrid footwear, is a brand committed to helping build stronger ...read more
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Brand pioneers new approach to footwear manufacturing through the use of ABB Robotics and creative engineering. PORTLAND, Ore. (July 29, 2016) – Continuing the growth and success of its industry-disrupting UNEEK footwear platform, KEEN, Inc. (KEEN), a values led, ...read more
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Shed hunting and post season scouting mirror each other so closely that many would consider them the same. Naturally, you can't do one without the other in the timeframe of January through March. Both involve combing of food sources, travel corridors, and bedding areas. They both create observations useful to the next hunting season. And they both, in some way or another, produce deer sheds. However, there is one stark difference. For the most part, shed hunting is time spent with friends and family meant to be fun… "fun" being one thing lacking for many hunters when actively scouting in the post season. The action of taking note of the observations in a detailed fashion is what limits "how fun" post season scouting can actually be. Fortunately for hunters, there is a free hunting app that can assist with both shed hunting and post season scouting simultaneously.
The why, when, and where of shed hunting are relatively simple. Sure there are outliers, but for the most part, sheds will be dropped anywhere from late January until early March. They drop as deer finish the casting process, reabsorbing calcium and other minerals from antlers due to lowering testosterone cued by photoperiod. Once this process is complete the antler will separate from the pedicle and drop. These freshly dropped trophies are typically found in food sources, travel corridors, and bedding areas.
Where to find sheds is simple enough, but success when shed hunting often only comes down to one standard tip…cover a lot of ground! Covering every single acre of a property to find sheds not only produces more antlers, but takes the uncertainty of potentially missing one. This is where one feature of the app makes the job of shed hunting much easier.
Making sure no stone is left unturned is often the only way to ensure you find every shed on a property. This usually means a finely orchestrated shed hunting group grid searching areas, or a shed hunting dog if one is available. In any case, without actually mapping out the process of searching it can be hard to locate areas that were missed. However, given the line tracking feature and the group shared hunting maps, you can track the progress of your own shed hunt or the entire group's progress.
Simply select trace a line feature, and select start. The app will track your progress as you walk through the search area. Once you have completed the search in that area save and select what type of line you want to trace (path or trail for shed hunting). Once you sync your map, the other hunters in your group will be able to see that trail once logged in.
For shed hunting, go ahead and assume each person has a 10-15 yard buffer zone of coverage. So for every line, assume that person was able to spot a shed within 10-15 yards on either side of the path traced. Once overlapped, this can create a clear area of coverage and what has been missed.
Mapping not only your shed hunting progress, but each shed find and other property features and observations will draw a clear picture for next year's hunting season. Hunting maps should always have the most relevant and most recent information for the next hunt. During the off-season, this means the latest information as it's received when shed hunting. History of deer movements, past observations, old harvests, and any other old data is always significant but the most recent data is always more useful. Food plots, water sources, bedding areas, trail camera locations and other property staple features should be mapped ahead of time. Where active mapping comes in is when the most recent information is presented through observations made while shed hunting.
As an illustration of why you should track your observations, a real situation and recent shed hunt will be given as an example. The shed found in this photo shoot was dropped by a buck that happened to be caught on camera days before losing that antler. Given the time and location of a recent trail camera photo in late February, and location of the shed in a bedding area, it can be assumed that this deer was traveling through the majority of the property and food plots (center of phone) to feed in larger food sources off to the east side of the property (right side of phone. However, his core bedding area was located in the west side of the property (left side of phone). If this buck was placed on the hit-list next year, this information could be vital in locating late season bedding, the area that the buck will be feeding, and his travel routes between the two (the center food plots between the bedding and trail camera location).
Using the app to track shed hunting progress and shed finds are just one aspect of having the hunting map app at your fingertip while shed hunting. Remember to also use it to note key post season observations such as mock scrapes, rubs, actual bed locations, woody browse food sources, major runs, funnels, pinch points, and other map features you may notice while combing the property for antlers. There is no point to ignore these signs and features on your property as you discover them while shed hunting. In mere seconds you can record these findings, sync them with other hunters, and use them for next year!
If you plan on hitting the woods soon for sheds, or for post season scouting, be sure to take the HuntStand App along with you!


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Jill Scott To Star In James Brown Biopic
On The Grind: Jill Scott To Star In James Brown Biopic
Posted on November 7, 2013	 - By Bossip Staff
Jill is gunning for that Oscar.
We all know Jill can sang and we're sure she can act circles around singers who try to act, so this should be a good movie.
According to Rolling Out:
Get On Up, the upcoming biopic about legendary soul singer James Brown, has added two more notables to the cast. Dan Aykroyd and Jill Scott have joined the production; Aykroyd will play Ben Bart, president of the agency that represented Brown for almost 50 years and Scott will play one of the Godfather of Soul's wives. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the role was written specifically for the singer-actress.
Brown himself will be played by Chadwick Boseman, star of 42. The film begins shooting this month and follows Brown's life from childhood through his influential, and often-turbulent, career. Legendary Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger is co-producing the project. The film had been in limbo for more than 15 years, but the project has been fast-tracked since producers finally secured the rights to Brown's musical catalog. During the long road to getting this film made, superstar Eddie Murphy, director Spike Lee and numerous others had been attached to the movie. Brown himself was assisting with getting the film made before his death in December 2006.
Viola Davis, Oscar winner Octavia Spencer and "Walking Dead's" Lennie James are also featured in the film. Tate Taylor will be directing. Taylor directed The Help previously.
Co-producer Brian Grazer told Rolling Stone, "I like to make movies about mastery and genius, and it's hard to find great subjects. And James Brown is a visually dynamic subject."
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HAMPTON FALLS, NH—December 13, 2012—Silver Oak Equestrian Center in Hampton Falls, NH will host a USEF-recognized all-jumper horse show, August 7-11, 2013.
Silver Oak was home of The Jumper Classic for the last five years and will now continue to bring world-class show jumping competition to New England under the leadership of Silver Oak proprietor David Birdsall, who will be President and CEO of the new event, and Dr. Jeff Papows, who will be the event's Honorary Chairman, a position he held with The Jumper Classic for 14 years.
Focusing strictly on jumpers, the event will offer divisions for children, adults, juniors and amateurs in addition to an international open jumper division for North America's leading Grand Prix riders. The horse show will benefit the Children's Wish Foundation International and all classes will be USEF recognized.
Silver Oak Equestrian Center has built a reputation as one of the leading equestrian sports venues in New England. For the past five years it has attracted top Olympic riders and other show jumping stars. The 150-acre facility is dedicated to providing a first-class experience for equestrian competitors and spectators alike. Its unique grounds offer one of the country's largest grass Grand Prix and Derby fields along with four all-weather rings featuring world-class GGT footing.
Located right off Route 95, less than 50 miles from Boston, Silver Oak features top quality jumping surfaces, first-class equine accommodations and pristine fields and landscaping. The Hampton Falls area is also home to many fine restaurants and hotels and is in close proximity to Boston, MA and Portsmouth, NH.
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Q: Run process continuously pass objects with current time to event? I have a list of transactions in a list with each transaction having a specific date/time
I need to implement something that is always running then checks my list and fires off a method given each transaction found for the current time
What is the best approach for this?
For example
Transaction 1 11:22:11
Transaction 2 11:22:55
At 11:22:11 I need to fire off a method giving the method Transaction 1
At 11:22:55 I need to fire off a method giving the method Transaction 2
I have seen people mention quartz but my requirement doesnt really fit into a scheduler/job scenario and I need this to be running within my application
I am using C#
Paul

A: You can create Extension Method for List and then call your method from extension method.
That way you'll have the current object of the transaction and at the time of adding it.
public static class MyExtensions
{
    public static void AddWithFire<T>(this List<T> list, T item)
    {
         list.Add(item);
         // Add Your method call with item object
         // YourMethod(item);
    }
}

Update: Let say you want to play with any property of your object
public static class MyExtensions
{
    public static void AddWithFire<T>(this List<T> list, T item)
    {
         list.Add(item);

         if(item is Transaction)
         {
            // Call Your method that takes DateTime
            YourMethod(((Transaction)item).TransactionDate);
         }
    }
}

public class Transaction
{
    public DateTime TransactionDate {get; set;}
}

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We are here to assist you to make the right choice for your health. As more people choose cannabis oil above the usual pharmaceutical drugs, they realise just how many side effects medicine does have, if it is not natural. Many pharmaceutical medications become addictive and can damage the heart, liver, kidneys and stomach.
One of the greatest advantages of cannabis oil is that it can help manage the terrible symptoms that come with cancer and chemotherapy. Cannabis oil rich in tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) is an extremely powerful anti-cancer treatment. At Cannabis Therapy, we have seen first-hand how powerful a CBD/THC treatment plan is. High quality cannabis oil offers patients a healthy option that is free of all the terrible side effects associated with chemo and radiation treatment.
Another good reason why you should buy cannabis oil is that recent medical studies have proven that cannabis oil positively affects brain cell development and enhancement. This is one more reason why using cannabis oil in South Africa is so compelling. It can help treat Epilepsy, ADHD, Autism, Parkinson's and Alzheimer's among other conditions. Cannabis oil will help you because it is extremely therapeutic and if taken correctly it can offer patients a new lease on life.
Now that it is safe to use and cultivate cannabis at home in South Africa, more South Africans will be looking into the merits of cannabis oil as medication. Ongoing medical studies bring new discoveries to the fore. An increasing number of ailments and illnesses that are adequately treated with with CBD and THC save people's lives. When you have to decide which cannabis oils to take, that is, CBD or THC, you need to decide what it is you are treating, how long you will be treating that condition for, and whether you want to feel the THC side effects or not.
THC and CBD are very different cannabinoids extracted from the same plant, cannabis. For centuries people got high and used THC for recreational use. It is also a fantastic healing substance which can be used to treat pain during chronic diseases, lack of appetite and insomnia. THC is not for everyone, which is where the CBD comes in. CBD is an increasingly popular medical therapy indeed. As THC waits to be legalised in many parts of the world, CBD has become lawful in many countries and their states, thanks to its medical qualities and its lack of negative side effects. Patients tend to get addicted to pharmaceutical pain killers which harm their livers and kidneys, stomachs and brains but they need more and more and eventually abuse them. CBD has none of these effects and is a natural, organic therapy.
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By Anthonny on February 27, 2015 Galaxy S6: Final design photos?2015-02-27T04:15:43+00:00 under Mobile Technology
A new leaked photos show exposed how are the Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge a few days of being submitted. Will the final design? Galaxy S6 is one of the latest smartphone in the world. Lets talk about this topics.
Just a few days ago and Samsung increasingly more "hype" of the presentation, but recently someone wants to anticipate surprise and leaked photos of the final design of the Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge Galaxy.
They are leaks from XDA, where two users posted these pictures. Actually, the design showing I do not like too. Mobile have metal on the edge and build more premium, but the front and back are somewhat conventional. Yes, many expected it to be thinner, all-metal, but …
However, one who leaked the photos says he feels " very, very solid , "something that can not be said of the previous Galaxy. But they also said some not so good things: Micro SD slot would not and would not be removable battery . A pity because these were attractive classic Samsung mobiles.
Another innovation would be that the fingerprint sensor would be improved and could detect only umbrellas supporting the finger, without drag. Any improvement is welcome.
Incidentally, one of the most interesting sections is that the "Galaxy S6 Edge" leaked on the photos seem to have screens on both sides instead of just one. Moreover, it is unclear how it will use these touch sides, since it seems that will function as a continuation of the main screen. Middle Wacky not?
But hey, you either like it will leave doubts the first of March in the previous conference Samsung at MWC 2015 . We also must remember that what we show are just rumors from sources not verifiable so take it with tweezers. Do not lose hope that Samsung surprised with the S6.
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SharePoint is a server-based application that allows teams and individuals to cplaborate. It helps organizations to access and share information from any device. Organizations use SharePoint to organize, store, manage, monitor, and share their documents, emails, tasks, calendar events, and more. They can also use it to host webpages and run apps. SharePoint is a cloud-based platform that can be used on-premises or in the cloud. It is available both as an online service and with system lifecycle support from Microsoft. The Microsoft Sharepoint is a server-based application that provides businesses with a platform for cplaboration.
ServiceNow?
ServiceNow is a cloud-based IT service management (ITSM. spution developed by ServiceNow. The company offers three main products for ITSM. ServiceNow Enterprise Suite, ServiceNow IT Operations Management Suite, and ServiceNow Cloud Platform. Its products are designed for use in enterprises. In addition to its headquarters in Santa Barbara, California, the company also has offices in San Diego, California; San Jose, California; Austin, Texas; London, England; Dublin, Ireland; Singapore; Sydney; Tokyo; Brisbane; Canberra; Wellington; Melbourne; Perth; Toronto; Kitchener-Waterloo; Paris; Frankfurt; Emea HQ in New York City; Delhi; Pune; Bangalore; and Chennai. ServiceNow was founded in 2004 as an IT operations management company by Fred Luddy and Steve Singh. In 2010, the company was named one of the top 100 places to work by Fortune magazine. In May 2014, the company announced it had raised $400 million to go public. In April 2015, the company filed for an initial public offering of $500 million. On August 26, 2015, ServiceNow went public with an IPO of $110 million. In 2016, the company was ranked #35 on Forbes' list of America's most promising companies. In 2017, the company was ranked #1 on Forbes' list of America's Best Small Companies. In 2018, the company was ranked #40 on Forbes' list of America's most promising companies.
Cloud computing is a model for enabling convenient, on-demand network access to a shared pop of configurable computing resources (e.g., networks, servers, storage, applications and services. that can be rapidly provisioned and released with minimal management effort or service provider interaction. Cloud computing relies on sharing of resources to achieve coherence and economies of scale, similar to a public utility. A challenge of cloud computing is reliability of services provided by providers. The US National Institute of Standards and Technpogy (NIST. defines cloud computing as "a model for enabling ubiquitous, convenient, on-demand network access to a shared pop of configurable computing resources (e.g., networks, servers, storage, applications and services. that can be rapidly provisioned and released with minimal management effort or service provider interaction. This cloud model promotes availability and is composed of five essential characteristics (On-Demand Self-Service, Broad Network Access, Resource Poping, Rapid Elasticity, Measured Service), three service models (Software as a Service [SaaS], Platform as a Service [PaaS], Infrastructure as a Service [IaaS]), and four deployment models (private cloud, community cloud, public cloud, hybrid cloud)" (NIST. Cloud computing can be deployed at all levels of the technpogy stack – hardware, software, and services – and it can be implemented either on premises or off premises. Cloud computing is sometimes referred as "on-demand software plus infrastructure" model. However, not all "cloud computing" includes infrastructure as a service (IaaS), platform as a service (PaaS), or software as a service (SaaS. It may be only software as a service (SaaS. where users are not aware if they are using IaaS/PaaS or SaaS because it could be behind the scene. Other technpogies like e-mail servers may also be providing a similar functionality to cloud computing but are not considered as cloud computing because the user is aware of the existence of the technpogy and can directly interact with it. Cloud computing describes any type of hosted services that can be accessed via the Internet. It does not necessarily have anything to do with what operating system you are using or what type of computer you are using it on. We have commonly heard about Windows Server 2008 R2 being used as an example but this would not actually be considered Cloud Computing because it must be accessible via the internet even if it is installed on your own computer. Another common misconception is that you must use web browsers to access your data in the cloud but this is not true either so long as it is accessible via the internet. That means that you could log into your computer via SSH or Telnet if you were using Linux and still be accessing your data in the Cloud because you were able to get to it via the internet no matter what computer you were using or what Operating System you were using it on.
Integration makes two independent systems work together as one system for greater efficiency and reduced costs. Integration invpves integrating various technpogies together including middleware and database technpogies like Oracle Database 11g to build a single enterprise resource system with their business applications such as SAP ERP 6.0 EHP 5 Database Upgrade Utility to support better decision making based on real-time information from different sources across organization boundaries for better profitability and growth. With systems integration process design we aim at effective synergies in data flow through Shared enterprise service bus which will be explained later in this article in detail. The basic concept of integration is to create an effective communication channel between two or more systems so that they can communicate easily with each other resulting in reduction in cost and improved operational efficiency with data accuracy maintained along with high security framework protected by firewall security rules through advanced authentication techniques like Secured Socket Layer (SSL. technpogy used by Google Gmail portal for secure login facility with OTP verification codes sent by SMS to registered mobile numbers of users logging into Google account portal. One way integration is when source system sends data to target system for further processing which may invpve complex logic before sending back data to source system for further processing which results in loss of data integrity during processing due to changes made during complex logic processing stage but one way integration is very useful when target system has tops like spreadsheet software like MS Excel used by many industries for financial calculations during accounting related process execution stage for performing complex logic calculations in spreadsheets before data update back into source system for further processing without any data integrity issues created during complex logic processing stage and here integration layer plays key rpe since complex logic processing layer should be handled in third party tops like spreadsheets leaving just basic data manipulation functions like update/insert/delete functions in source system for further processing resulting in improved efficiency during integration process design execution phase leading to high ROI after successful implementation of integration process design strategy with no need for rework/retest cycle during testing phase after successful implementation of key processes design before finally conducting actual Integration process design testing phase which also reduces project cost significantly compared to traditional approach without any integration layer leading to high maintenance cost incurred during post implementation phase due to frequent change requests from end users after implementation phase which eventually leads to poor end user satisfaction resulting in low ROI after completion of implementation phase due to high maintenance costs invpved compared to developers salaries invpved in maintenance cost incurred during post implementation phase due to frequent change requests from end users after implementation phase which eventually leads to poor end user satisfaction resulting in low ROI after completion of implementation phase due to high maintenance costs invpved compared to developers salaries invpved in maintenance cost incurred during post implementation phase due to frequent change requests from end users after implementation phase which eventually leads to poor end user satisfaction resulting in low ROI after completion of implementation phase due to high maintenance costs invpved compared to developers salaries invpved in maintenance cost incurred during post implementation phase due to frequent change requests from end users after implementation phase which eventually leads to poor end user satisfaction resulting in low ROI after completion of implementation phase due to high maintenance costs invpved compared to developers salaries invpved in maintenance cost incurred during post implementation phase due to frequent change requests from end users after implementation phase which eventually leads to poor end user satisfaction resulting in low ROI after completion of implementation phase due to high maintenance costs invpved compared to developers salaries invpved in maintenance cost incurred during post implementation phase due to frequent change requests from end users after implementation phase which eventually leads to poor end user satisfaction resulting in low ROI after completion of implementation phase due to high maintenance costs invpved compared to developers salaries invpved in maintenance cost incurred during post implementation phase due to frequent change requests from
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Google actually informed webmasters back in October 2014 about the harm that can come from blocking CSS and JS, but the notifications have never been seen before.
The message/notification sent by Google does provide some guidance on fixing the issue, with advice such as using the "Fetch as Google" feature to identify resources that robots.txt directives are blocking, revising robots.txt to remove those restrictions and resubmitting the file to Search Console.
Looking for a quick fix? Fortunately, getting around the problem is as easy as including the following code in your robots.txt file as Google only looks for local, embedded, blocked JS and CSS.


Oftentimes, we are busily planning the next great thing in our lives before appreciating what we have just done. Anticipating the future can cause undue anxiety and worry on things that may never happen. We may also perseverate on the past to the point that it cripples us. Rewinding past events, especially negative ones, can build up negativity toward ourself and others then anger and depression ensues. Meanwhile, all this focus on the past and the future prevents us from experiencing the ever present now.
Famous spiritualist and author, Eckhart Tolle wrote about being fully present in his first book, The Power of Now. Selling over 2 million copies, Eckhart's wisdom on embracing now gives new meaning to what it's like to live and really, truly live. Eckhart's philosophy on embracing now reminds us what is really important in life; that is focusing on what is right in front of us without judgment and without reaction. He reminds us that we create our own suffering by living in the past or by focusing on the future. To end the suffering, we must be fully present in the here and now. To fully experience now we must observe what is and embrace it as it is.
It takes practice to be fully present and that practice can be taken in the form of meditation. There are many forms of meditation out there and they each have their own benefits depending on what you are looking for. Mindful meditation in particular is a good way to learn how to be fully present in the moment.
The benefits of mindfulness has been explored in a scientific study known as the Shamatha Project, led by Dr. Clifford Saron at the UC-Davis Center for Mind & Brain. The Shamatha Project was a collaborative experiment between high-ranking neuroscientists and psychologists on the effects of intensive meditation that spanned three months. The meditation techniques used in the study encouraged the participants to breathe mindfully, focus in on their thinking, and become aware of being aware. The study determined that being mindful increased a person's level of empathy towards others and improved the meditator's attention span. The research also discovered that long term mindfulness improved a person's overall psychological well-being which in turn increased their health and longevity (decreased cellular aging). The experiment had a follow up procedure on those that continued to meditate and 5 months after the study was over the effects of the intensive meditation stayed the same.
Minding your own business can be a habit formed with due diligence. It's easy to get off track and have your mind wander when working on something. The important first step to take is to be aware when your mind is wandering then stop. The more you practice that the more easily it will become to stay mindful. In the end when we clear our minds and focus on the present we start experiencing life.
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I can remember when they attempted mindful meditation groups at the institution. It was difficult to learn because one's thoughts were generally racing with whatever "illness" or medication to "help" the illness. I am more interested in it now; however, especially since I no longer have to live in such a lock-down environment. I loved the trip/video. Had me in a trance. Thanks for posting this and following my blog!
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 Bentzin, eine Gemeinde im Landkreis Vorpommern-Greifswald, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

Bentzin ist der Familienname folgender Personen:
 Benno Bentzin (1929–1991), deutscher Schauspieler
 Curt Bentzin (1862–1932), deutscher Unternehmer und Kamerahersteller

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...and more often than not, these owners tend to neglect backlinks and SEO.
Hey, I get it. When you set up your first PPC campaign and see that you've made three sales overnight, you get a heady rush.
You start experimenting with different copy, different targeting, and different ad formats, and before you know it, you're spiraling down a wormhole spending an inordinate amount of time tweaking and optimizing your ads.
Each year, more advertisers are jumping onto the PPC bandwagon, and driving your Cost Per Click (CPC) up.
If you had been on Google AdWords in 2013, your average CPC would've been approximately $0.92.
That's a 132% increase in your ad costs. Say whaaat?
And just incase you were wondering, advertisers on Facebook are getting hit with the same inflated ad prices.
According to data from CNBC, Facebook's "average price per ad" measure increased by 5% in 2016, and 140% in 2015.
More recently, we've seen a 136% jump in CPC in the first six months of 2017 alone.
Damn. What are you gonna do?
You can't shut down your ads completely - paid ads are an important component of eCommerce marketing, and with your ads off, you can expect your revenue to drop drastically.
What you can do is to make yourself less reliant on these ads by getting more backlinks to your store, and boosting your SEO!
The more backlinks you get, the more Google trusts your website.
The more Google trusts your website, the higher you'll rank on search engines.
With better visibility on search engines, you'll get more organic traffic, which has higher conversions than PPC. Win-win-win.
So how do you get more backlinks? Are all backlinks good? Is it OK to pay someone to link to you?
I'll answer all these questions and more. Let's dive in.
Here's the part where I'm supposed to tell you to go for quality over quantity.
But what is a "quality" backlink?
First, quality backlinks are always follow backlinks (as opposed to nofollow backlinks).
If there's a follow backlink from Forbes.com to BoldCommerce.com, Forbes is essentially telling Google that they're vouching for BoldCommerce.
If Forbes links to BoldCommerce using a nofollow link, they're acknowledging that BoldCommerce exists, but they're telling Google not to count the link towards search rankings.
Generally speaking, links from social media sites (Facebook, Twitter) as well as blog comments and forums are typically nofollow links.
Whilst these are great for organic sharing and word of mouth, they don't directly boost your search engine visibility.
That being said, even a nofollow backlink from Forbes still has great potential to give you direct traffic and boost your store's credibility. So if you get the chance, take it!
Follow vs nofollow aside, here are some other factors that will impact the quality of your backlinks.
Links from websites with high Domain Authority (DA) are more valuable than links from websites with low Domain Authorities.
In human-speak, this simply means that the more authoritative a website is, the more valuable its backlink to your eCommerce store is.
Forbes, for example, has a DA of 96.
That's about as high as it gets - which is why they receive thousands of submissions per day from entrepreneurs who are hoping to get a backlink to their website or store.
Pro-Tip: Checking the DA of any website is easy. Simply use this tool! You can also get Moz's Domain Authority browser extension to see DA on any page.
Secondly, backlinks from unique domains are more valuable than those from websites that have linked to you before.
Backlinks using relevant anchor text give you more keyword-specific value.
A) If you'd like to read Bold Commerce's On-page SEO guide, click here!
B) Get free access to Bold Commerce's On-page SEO guide.
With option A, you're telling Google that the website being linked to is relevant to the keyword "here," which doesn't make much sense.
With option B, you're telling Google that the website is relevant to the keywords "Bold Commerce's On-page SEO guide," Much better!
That said, you want diverse anchor text. If all of your links say "on-page SEO", Google will see that as you manipulating other sites to get backlinks and may penalize you. Read this article for more information on anchor text.
Last but not least, a page which contains many backlinks will pass less value per link (as compared to a page with less backlinks).
Great - you're now up to speed with quality backlinks. Let's move on!
Buying backlinks: yay or nay?
Which leads them to buy backlinks on sites like Fiverr.
Google's official stance when it comes to buying backlinks: It's not allowed. At all.
If you're buying a backlink package off Fiverr, then you're obviously buying backlinks.
But if you're sending free products to influencers, and having them blog about it (and link back to your website)? Technically speaking, you're also buying backlinks.
So here's my take: you should never buy backlinks from marketplaces such as Fiverr, Private Blog Networks, or anyone that's publicly selling links.
Trust me, you don't want to get your eCommerce store associated with these scammy websites which exist just for the purpose of trying to manipulate search engine rankings.
If you're caught by Google, your store will either be penalized, or delisted altogether. Just thinking about it is enough to make me sweat!
You can, however, focus on working with real websites and blogs which produce great, high-quality content.
So I won't tell you to buy links. But if a link is a good fit, high quality, and adds value to an article… hey, why not get a spot there?
Now let's move on to talk about how you can get non-paid backlinks to your eCommerce store.
The following techniques will help you get backlinks to your store. Remember: focus on quality and quantity!
If you want backlinks by the hundreds, creating amazing content is your top priority.
Bet you already knew this on some level, huh?
To create content that's so awesome, people won't be able to stop themselves from sharing and linking to it.
Before you get started, however, make sure you do your keyword research. You don't want to spend all this time getting backlinks only to rank for crappy keywords!
An ultimate guide is exactly what it sounds like - the ultimate resource for the topic you're writing about. The more comprehensive and power-packed it is, the better.
Want an example? Neil Patel's Step By Step Guide To Creating A Money Making Blog, which has 329 unique backlinks to date.
These guides don't just help you get more SEO juice - they also help establish you as a thought leader, and an expert in your space.
You don't need to pigeonhole yourself into creating something that's 100% relevant to your product.
A brand selling men's shoes, for example, could write a guide along the lines of: The Modern Gentleman's Guide To Being Well-Dressed During Every Occasion.
As long as it's relevant to your target audience, it's good enough!
Let's say you're that same brand selling men's shoes, and you want to create that guide on being well-dressed during every occasion.
Firstly, you'll want to feature predominantly micro-influencers (those with <10,000 followers) in your article - you've got a better chance of having your article shared by these less famous people than actual celebrities.
Secondly, remember how we talked about how most social media links are nofollow?
If you want to do something that's tied in more specifically with your products, product comparisons are your best bet.
This is extremely suitable for anything even remotely tech or electronics-related.
If you're in the fashion and lifestyle industry, however, you can still produce content in this same category by exercising a little creativity.
Remember, the meatier and more substantial these articles are, the higher your chance of getting shares and backlinks!
This is somewhat similar to doing listicles featuring influencers, but with these articles, you're actually conducting interviews with the people whom you're quoting or featuring.
The downside to this? There's more time and effort involved.
The upside? You're more likely to get backlinks to these articles, considering that you've built some sort of relationship with the people you're interviewing.
Give it a shot and see which works better for you!
Infographics are awesome stuff, because they allow people to process a ton of information without having to read lengthy chunks of text.
Plus, you don't have to have a design background to be able to make an infographic.
There are tons of free tools online that you can use - such as Canva, which allows you to create snazzy looking infographics using an easy drag and drop interface.
Again, the more in-depth and substantial your infographic is, the more shares and backlinks you'll get.
Another way of getting backlinks?
Guest post on other websites so you get a link pointing to your eCommerce store.
With a little creative digging, it's pretty easy to find out which sites accept guest posts.
Let's say you're in the pet industry.
Go ahead and Google "pets" and "write for us" to find your guest post opportunities.
That should be plenty to keep you busy.
Pro-Tip: If you play your cards right, you'll be able to drastically increase your chances of scoring guest posts.
Here's what I'm referring to: instead of going straight in and asking for guest post opportunities, start engaging with the publication (or the editors of the publication!) on Twitter, or even leaving comments on articles.
I'm not expecting you to become internet BFFs with these guys, but if you can establish some sort of rapport (regardless of how small), that will go a long way.
Then comes ideation. In this step, you'll need to come up with a few topics that are super tailored for the site that you're pitching to.
First things first: go and peruse the publication's blog. If they've just published a post on how to care for leather bags two weeks back, and you're pitching them a similar topic, that just tells them you're not serious about this gig.
On top of that, also take into consideration the publication's target audience, and check out their guest post guidelines if they have them.
Once you've come up with a few article ideas which you're sure will be well-received by the publication's editors (and its audience!), go ahead and pitch.
This one is for eCommerce stores which are reselling products, and it's super easy to implement.
Many manufacturers (such as Beardbrand, as seen below) list the retailers that carry their brand on their website.
All you need to do is send them an email, and request to be added into this directory of retailers.
That's all there is to it - and you'll have earned yourself a backlink!
At the end of every year, look at next year's calendar and start planning for the major holidays.
Every single holiday is an opportunity for you to do media pitching, and land yourself a spot in the news.
Let's say you decide to limit your media pitching efforts to three specific holidays: Valentine's Day, Fourth of July, and Christmas.
Now it's time to think of what you can do that's newsworthy enough to get you featured on mainstream media.
You could come up with a novelty product, like how KFC started selling fried chicken bouquets during Valentine's Day this year.
Pro-Tip: It doesn't actually matter if you don't sell that many bouquets. Or if your margins for this new product are higher than normal. You're not going for profitability - you're going for newsworthiness. Keep that in mind!
It's 2017, and nothing we do on the internet is private.
Using Ahrefs, it's easy to discover and study your competitor's backlinks.
After evaluating which backlinks you want, go ahead and contact the sites and see if they'll link to you as well.
For a step by step guide on how to do this, check out our Ahrefs's blog article!
This technique plays on the power of reciprocity. And you'd be surprised at how effective it is!
To find broken links, simply download the Check My Links extension and enable it.
Then go to the most popular websites and blogs in your industry, and search for broken links (you'll probably have most luck on their "Links" or "Resources" page, if they have one).
Broken links are highlighted in red, while working links are highlighted in green.
Once you've found a broken link or two, go ahead and email the webmaster to let them know. At the same time, request politely for them to link to your site. Make sure you tell them how your site is relevant to their reader, so that they can see the value you're providing!
Whew! You've made it to the end of the article.
If all that seemed a little intimidating, not to worry.
When it comes to backlinks and SEO, everyone starts off on the same page - as complete noobs.
But you pick it up as you go along, and the more awesome content that you produce (plus the more guest posts you do), the more people will start recognizing your brand, and linking back to your store.
So your job, right now, is just to get the ball rolling. That's not too tough, is it?
Out of all the techniques I've outlined above, I recommend going for #3 and #5 first.
Those are your lowest hanging fruit, and by using these methods, you'll have your first few backlinks up and running in no time.
If you liked this post, please take a minute to share it with your entrepreneur friends (especially those who are relying too heavily on PPC ads!).


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Rose gold jewellery could be so elegant, fragile looking and stylish when paired with your trendy outfits.
If you are interested in learning some new style tips and types of rose gold jewellery please scroll down to find out about really cool and fashionable ways to style your favorite pieces.
Also, make sure to pamper yourself with a pair of beautiful rose gold earrings or a delicate bracelet that will gently sparkle and brighten up your look.
Hopefully these following style tips will inspire you and make you more comfortable while styling these stunning pieces as well as confident while you wear them. It is always better to be able to make your outfits more modern and trendy simply by accessorizing properly your look.
First of all, rose gold jewellery looks very feminine and stylish no matter of your outfit. Yet you can still dress up and make your outfit even more modern and well put together.
In addition, to achieve a very trendy and fashionable style make sure to accessorize your décolleté with a layered delicate necklace with different pendants that could represent your personality.
This is a widely worn look and we can see why. It looks very good and stylish even if you pair it with your basic plain t-shirt. This type of jewellery is appropriate for any time of the day and with any style because it is that versatile and adjustable to your character.
Furthermore, make sure to combine different kinds of delicate chains for a remarkable statement look.
On the other hand, if you want to style your outfit in a more refined and ladylike way you can focus on more delicate necklaces with simple and tiny pendants such as this little pearl and circle pendants.
Also, this look is great for the working milieu because the rose gold color is very settled and blushed. Therefore it makes it suitable for business meetings or brunches with the colleagues.
If you are fascinated by this feminine and elegant look make sure to check out this beautiful rose gold layered necklace from Happiness Boutique. It is so well done and it looks very charming with pretty much any style.
In addition, if you know a person that likes similar style feel free to give it as give because you will definitely make the person happy and put a smile on her face.
Add a gentle touch of a rose gold fine necklace with cute or chic pendants that you can wear on a daily basis.
A small detail could truly change the whole vibe of your style and make it more chic and classy. Especially if you are on a budget it is better to spend on the small details to transform the whole look.
As you can see this tiny piece automatically makes your basic tee more elegant and stylish. It is up to you to decide on the length of your delicate necklace.
Some people prefer longer and others shorter depending on their facial features and outfits. Also, you can mix and match your chain with other jewelries of the same rose gold color or different metals for a beautiful melange of colors and textures.
The slide shade of the rose color makes the jewelry blend with your skin so it looks even more discreet and suitable for any occasion. This is the perfect add-on to go to school, work, to the park, on the beach or wherever your feel like it.
Rose gold jewellery made a huge comeback this year, therefore don't hesitate to try out the style and wear it with confidence wherever you go.
For example, you can accessorize your looks with these two suggestions from Happiness Boutique.
A cute and minimalist inspired circle rose gold delicate necklace or for a more symbolic and meaningful wear you can wear this bar pendant with an engraved signature.
To create a very complete and perfectly styled outfit make sure to compliment your look with a set of rose gold jewellery.
Also, this is a great idea if you want to make a special one or a colleague at work a gift. Plus, when you get a set it is so much easier to put together and work the other details of your outfit around.
This very feminine and simple set could take you to the next level because one could look so elegant and cosmopolitan.
Such a combination is great with basically any style because of its discreteness and simplicity.
A dainty chain that will beautifully adorn your neck and an engraved ring that will simply complement the necklace and complete your style.
Here is, for example another suggestion of how you can embellish your looks and at the same time add a pop of color to your monochromes.
This set of rose gold jewellery is very delicate and perfect for the ladies who prefer similar looks. A very elegant dress would be perfect for this kind of a set because it's just enough to make give it a twist and make it classy and timeless.
It is great to have a set of jewellery in your collection that you know will never go out of style and at some point you will still be able to rock it like a pro fashionista.
Rose gold cuff bracelets are such breathtaking and stylish pieces that it is so hard to leave them slip away unnoticed.
Paired with an elegant or casual watch you have created yourself such an attractive and interesting. You can easily wear these pieces with sneakers, boots or heels.
This rose gold bracelet and many others are such a huge fashion trend at the moment. They can beautifully unite with your look because they are very versatile and flexible according to your outfit.
The vibe and intention of your outfit could change dramatically depending on the jewelry that you decide to put on.
The perfect add-on to any look could be a minimalist inspired bracelet with some engraved hearts and small rhinestones that will give just enough sparkle to your outfit.
In addition, you can combine such an item with any of your clothes that sit in the wardrobe and even revamp your old favorite looks by accessorizing with this beauty.
If you want to stand out from the crowd and make an impression you definitely need a stack of different in shape, size or design rose gold earrings that could gloriously decorate your ears.
Feel free to rock this style on only one ear if you want to achieve an asymmetrical look, which has also been gaining popularity lately. Wearing it only on one side could actually be more lightweight and comfortable. However, it is up to your personal taste.
Make sure to mix and match different in length earrings for a more remarkable style. If you add a pair of very long, type of a duster earring, then you can give the illusion of longer and feminine neck.
Try to pair these rose gold jewellery with more open necklines or off the shoulder top so your accessories can become the focal point of your look.
On the other side, if you want to accessorize your ear with something more bold and daring make sure to wear an ear cuff or for a subtle look you can wear an elongated stud earrings.
The good thing about the rose gold jewellery is that it always merges with your skin and look very elegant.
Feel free to check out these stunning pieces from Happiness Boutique if you want to look like a fearless diva on your next party.
Delicate rose gold bracelets with different designs could be effortlessly combined with any of your outfits.
They look very fragile and girly, especially when you pair them with a darker colored tops so they can stand out.
In addition, if you got that beautiful tan during the summer these stunners are just perfect on the skin and you wear them with elegant dresses, casual comfy outfits or your beach wear.
Also, delicate bracelets are much more comfortable to wear on a daily basis and so easy to style.
For some people is quite uncomfortable to wear bracelets, especially for all the ladies that write a lot or work on the computer, but these pieces are different because of their discreteness.
It is very simple to express yourself even if you decide to go for these subtle pieces. If you like, you can always stack different kinds of delicate rose gold jewellery pieces on your arm and create the perfect arm party for the day.
Try to give a chance to these rose gold dainty chains with amazing and cute pendants from Happiness Boutique.
A bright sun or a heart for the perfect cozy and happy style that will put a smile on your face instantly.
Get a soft touch from these delicate breath-takers because they will always be the perfect addition to your outfit.
Here is an idea for all the ladies who want to be more attractive, original and seductive at the beach or while you wear your favorite trendy crop tops.
Belly chains are also very trendy right now, therefore don't hesitate to give them a chance as well.
They can go with any of your bathing suits and also you can add a kimono if you like. Belly chains look so attractive, especially when you get a tan during the summer.
Also, if you prefer try to wear a whole body chain for more noticeable and accessorized style.
In addition, besides from being able to rock the belly chain with separate bikini set or a cropped top, you can layer it on top of your one piece bathing suit.
However, make sure that it is possible to see this delicate chain when you pair it with your beach wear. For example, monochrome bathing suits are a good choice.
Another distinctive and authentic way of accessorizing your body is the rose gold ankle bracelets that creatively decorate your legs.
A great add-on for your summer or vacation destinations days where you can experiment with different kinds of rose gold jewellery.
Also, if you are on a budget and already have a rose gold delicate necklace, get imaginative and create your own ankle bracelet.
In addition, feel free to wear one with gentle and feminine charms to give your look extra sparkle and interest.
Going on vacation? Living in a country where it is warm all year long? Want to prepare your top fashionable jewellery for summer 2017?
Great! You just need to add these boho-inspired colorful beaded bracelets with gentle and personalized rose gold pendants. This is an absolutely relaxed and at the same time stylish look.
Don't you just love the contrast between the skin and the bracelets? Try to pair these with more casual or gypsy inspired outfits.
For example, combine them with a long floral skirt or flowy loose dress. Or, simply throw on your most preferred pair of shorts with a loose tee and there you go!
Wear different kinds of bracelets that have a rose gold details or elements on them. They will make your outfit to become very catchy and trendy.
In the spirit of the chain here is the hand chain wrap bracelet that will instantly make your outfit more feminine and stylish because the chain are very fine.
In addition, to make your hands the centerpiece of your look make sure to add other rose gold jewellery such as rings, a dainty necklace or a simple pair of earrings.
To be extra feminine try to go for a rather neutral or settled color on your nails.
This way, your style becomes appropriate for any type of event. Depending on how comfortable you feel wear all of these rose gold jewellery of course.
As you can see this is definitely not an over-accessorized look even though we are talking about hand chain. You can also stylize whichever way speaks to you and your personal style.
If you own a hand chain and you are wondering how else to make your look more creative and original, feel free to check out these rose gold rings, from Happiness Boutique, that will perfectly do the job.
For example, add to your collection a horseshoe ring for a more casual wear. Or a glitter rhinestone ring to make your outfit much more sparkly and glowing.
To complete your look in an elegant or sparkling way you don't need much to do. Simply get yourself a sparkling and shiny statement rose gold ring. Then, you are ready to rock the streets like a pro fashionista.
In contrast to golden rings, the rose gold rings will better blend with your skin making the pieces more subtle or invisible even though they are statement pieces.
Sometimes all we need to top off our look is a small, yet unforgettable ring.
In addition, you can wear different kinds of rose gold rings to create a layering effect. Or, wear them since they can give a splash of color to your looks.
These statement pieces are just enough to shaken up your style and give it a little swirl. Add glamour and chicness to any of your looks by simply adding a sparkling rose gold ring.
Finally, thanks for reading and hopefully this fashion blog post was engaging and also inspiring for you!


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package hudson;

import com.gargoylesoftware.htmlunit.html.HtmlForm;
import com.gargoylesoftware.htmlunit.html.HtmlPage;
import org.apache.commons.io.FileUtils;
import org.jvnet.hudson.test.HudsonTestCase;
import org.jvnet.hudson.test.recipes.WithPlugin;

import java.io.File;

/**
 * @author Kohsuke Kawaguchi
 */
public class PluginManagerTest extends HudsonTestCase {
    @Override
    protected void setUp() throws Exception {
        useLocalPluginManager = true;
        super.setUp();
    }

    /**
     * Manual submission form.
     */
    public void testUpload() throws Exception {
        HtmlPage page = new WebClient().goTo("pluginManager/advanced");
        HtmlForm f = page.getFormByName("uploadPlugin");
        File dir = env.temporaryDirectoryAllocator.allocate();
        File plugin = new File(dir, "tasks.hpi");
        FileUtils.copyURLToFile(getClass().getClassLoader().getResource("plugins/tasks.hpi"),plugin);
        f.getInputByName("name").setValueAttribute(plugin.getAbsolutePath());
        submit(f);

        assertTrue( new File(hudson.getRootDir(),"plugins/tasks.hpi").exists() );
    }

    /**
     * Tests the effect of {@link WithPlugin}.
     */
    @WithPlugin("tasks.hpi")
    public void testWithRecipe() throws Exception {
        assertNotNull(hudson.getPlugin("tasks"));
    }

    /**
     * Makes sure that plugins can see Maven2 plugin that's refactored out in 1.296.
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    public void testOptionalMavenDependency() throws Exception {
        PluginWrapper.Dependency m2=null;
        PluginWrapper tasks = hudson.getPluginManager().getPlugin("tasks");
        for( PluginWrapper.Dependency d : tasks.getOptionalDependencies() ) {
            if(d.shortName.equals("maven-plugin")) {
                assertNull(m2);
                m2 = d;
            }
        }
        assertNotNull(m2);

        // this actually doesn't really test what we need, though, because
        // I thought test harness is loading the maven classes by itself.
        // TODO: write a separate test that tests the optional dependency loading
        tasks.classLoader.loadClass(hudson.maven.agent.AbortException.class.getName());
    }
}

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaGithub


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Bigg Boss 14: OMG! Jasmin and Rubina's friendship ends!
Jasmin ends her friendship with Rubina!
MUMBAI: Jasmin and Rubina are two very strong contestants of the BB house, and they are doing exceptionally well for themselves in the game. They have made an impact since day one.
They are really close to each other and have always stood by each other in this tough game.
Time and again, their friendship has been tested, but they overcome it and get back to being friends.
Now, shockingly, in the recent task, Rubina and Jasmin have a massive fight, all thanks to Nikki Tamboli.
We came across a video where Jasmin and Rubina are seeing fighting with each other and it seems to be a bad one.
The Batwara task in the house has Rubina and Jasmin at loggerheads since it began.
The fight began when Rubina and Abhinav didn't allow Nikki to come out of the bedroom owing to her cheating in the task. That's when Jasmine intervened and told them to let her out, but a massive fight broke out between them.
The two get into an intense argument when Dilaik tells Bhasin if she wants to demoralize them, she can continue to do so.
(ALSO READ: Jasmine backstabs Rubina; is this the end of their friendship?)
Later, Jasmin asks Rubina to not get into a play of words with her. Then, Rubina tells Jasmin that her sugar-coated talks are going to be considered as bad behaviour.
Jasmin tells Rubina to stop, but the Shakti actress lashes out and tells her that she didn't expect such an act of immaturity from her.
When the two confront each other, Rubina tells Jasmin not to bitch about her behind her back and tells her that the smart and cunning game she is playing is not going to work.
In reaction to this, Jasmine calls an end to their friendship, by screaming and declaring it to be over.
Abhinav also gets involved, and it seems like the friendship of this trio has come to an end.
(ALSO READ: Bigg Boss 14: Best friends Jasmin and Rubina trend on social media!)
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Serving the cities of Carver, Chanhassen, Chaska and Victoria, MN.
Mission Statement: To strengthen member businesses and promote regional prosperity.
a. Monthly networking events including a Member Orientation, Women's Biz networking, Young Professionals network, Lunchtime Networking & Monthly Member Luncheon.
b. Volunteering opportunities include helping with events, public policy & economic development, networking committees & the foundation committee.
a. On a monthly basis the Public Policy & Economic Development Committee meet to talk about policies that effect the local business climate. We also provide the opportunity to head to the Capitol twice a year to speak with our local legislators and also go to the Legislative Priorities Dinner.
a. We have combined the ED & PP committee into one that meets monthly. An extension of this committee is our Grow MN! Committee which is comprised of volunteers that go out and learn business trends with local business leaders in the community.
a. We often get calls about various different things whether it's someone calling about a local farmers market or a Christmas program that's going on at a local school. We regularly supply maps, phone books, local business brochures and business cards and relocation packets for people that are new to town.
Located on Hwy 5 just west of downtown Chanhassen, MN.


From Petronella Photography – "I came up with this idea for a multicultural Cinderella at Dhara Dhevi editorial to encourage all ladies to travel, see new places, explore different cultures and to live life-like it's an adventure.
From Petronella Photography – "This is the story of a modern-day Cinderella, who receives a calligraphy invite on a banana leaf to not only attend a grand ball, but to spend two days in a colonial suite exploring the magical, enchanted Dhara Dhevi in Chiang Mai, Thailand.
With the help of her fairy godmother, she is transformed into the belle of the ball in a diamond encrusted bustier ball gown.
"The next morning she wakes up and continues to explore the Dhara Dhevi and is greeted by Sarawut & his water buffalo and has several adventures along the way as she explores the enchanted 60 acre palace designed to celebrate the historic Northern Thai Lanna kingdom.
See another gorgeously international shoot from Petronella Photography here!
Photography: Petronella Photography // Model: Leslie Dupre // Dresses: Wow!! 88 Studio // Elephant Floral Design: Leslie Dupre of Leslie Wild // Calligraphy: Rachel Anne // Macarons: Dhara Devi Cake Shop // Elephant Form: Yupin Flower // Hair & Makeup: Tom Layout Professional // Venue: Dhara Dhevi in Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Sara, thank you so much for featuring our Cinderella at Dhara Dhevi Thailand shoot. Had so much fun with Leslie!
Thank you so much for sending it my way – I adore it!


After my elastic disaster last week, I re-elasticated three top kits yesterday, two with Daiwa blue hydro and the third with yellow hydro which I was trying for the first time today. I got to the Oak for the draw and it was nice to see there were eight pairs fishing today and along with the regulars it was great to see the likes of Leighton, Ashley, Scott, Ned and Tony Newman had turned up to support this annual event. Baz and Hurf both had matching hats on and I wasn't sure if I was at a fishing match or the gunfight at the O.K. Corral! My partner was Justin and we've got a pretty good record in this match and we actually won it last year so could we defend our title?
Rob asked the team captains to come up and draw two pegs for each pair, one on the pond and the other on the river, Justin went up for us as he draws better than Picasso! He came back with peg 4 on the pond which is a great peg and H1 on the river which isn't so good and he would struggle to beat the pegs by the bridge. I felt a bit sorry for Scott who had drawn H7 which blanked last week and he can't draw for toffee at the moment, Heardy had drawn peg H6 and was already moaning that there were no fish there!
Strong, blustery winds were forecast for today so I was relieved when I got out the pond to see that my peg was fairly sheltered, Baz and Andy Welch weren't so lucky and would have the wind straight in their faces all day and to make Baz's day worse he was in peg 6 where he'd had a bit of a nightmare the last time he'd drawn it with the tree above him claiming several rigs. Bruce was in peg 2 and Fieldy was across in peg 23 which also looked relatively calm, Ash was in 19 with Hurf in 18 and Ned in 17. On the side bet front, Baz, Andy and me decided on all putting a pound in with the best weight taking the £3 and Hurf wanted a nugget on overall pairs position.
First job as always was to mix up some Bait Tech Pro Natural groundbait before setting my rigs up, I set up a 0.5 gram Drennan Roach with 0.10mm bottom and size 20 B611 to fish at 10 metres and this top kit had the yellow hydro in, another identical rig in case of a disaster and also a little Preston Chianti to fish shallow with strung out shot and 0.10mm bottom to a Middy 63-13 size 18 hook. The all in was shouted and I cupped in two balls of groundbait at 10 metres and then started on the deep rig with double red maggot, the float settled and then sailed away and I was soon swinging in a small roach.
More small roach followed so I tried caster and had more of the same but was getting the odd better fish in amongst them and netted a couple as well. Baz looked to be struggling a bit and the glare from the sun was making it almost impossible for him and Andy to see their floats although at this early stage his Tourette's wasn't too bad! After an hour I'd had 40 fish and I was well impressed with the yellow hydro and hadn't lost a fish yet. Hour two saw things slow a little bit and I had another 28 fish which included a couple of cracking rudd. I could see Ash was fishing shallow and seemed to be catching quite well so I had a quick go but as always I was missing loads of bites and I find it really frustrating. I played about with depths a bit and had a couple of lovely roach before I went back to missing bites and I'm sure those bigger, cuter roach back off so I went back out with the deep rig.
I was still getting roach and even had a couple of 6oz perch and after the third hour I was up to 98 fish and thought I must have around 6lb and if I could carry on like this for the five hours I would have double figures. Baz was starting to grumble a bit and hooking the bottom of his keepnet didn't help much, although at least he hadn't been up the tree yet! I was just thinking how I'd only bumped a couple of fish with my new elastic when I've hooked what felt like a better fish and as I gently shipped back the poxy hook pulled out! Also like a doofus I managed to miss the keepnet with a 2oz perch!
I kept trying the shallow rig and was still missing loads of bites but every now and again I'd get a decent roach and had a couple around the 6-8oz mark, I could see Ash netting fish but it looked like he was suffering loads of missed bites too. Then with about half an hour to go it started chucking it down which did wonders for Baz's Tourette's! I carried on catching roach and ended up with 151 fish which I thought would hopefully give me 10lb or so, I thought I'd done okay until Bruce came up and said he'd had 275 fish! I also thought Ash had probably beaten me and Fieldy is normally there or thereabouts. I collected the scales from the car and started the weigh in with Andy who had struggled for 2lb 14oz, Baz had 8lb 14oz and if he never sees peg 6 again I think it will be too soon. My fish went 14lb 8oz which was more than I thought before we moved on to Bruce, when he pulled his net out it was obvious it was going to be close and I was relieved when the needle stopped at 13lb 10oz.
Things got even better when I got back to the car and Andy said Ash had the top weight on the other side with 10lb 13oz so I'd won the lake! It was then back to the pub to see how our partners had fared on the river. As I was parking, Justin pulled up behind me and he'd struggled with his 8lb 8oz only beating a couple in his section and I was sure we'd miss out. Rob was top on the river with 16lb 14oz but his partner Fieldy had finished fifth on the pond which meant that as Heardy was second with 13lb 14oz (from his fishless swim!), him and Bruce had won it with four points. Rob and Fieldy were second with six points and then me and Justin and Baz and Leighton had tied for third with seven points and we just took the verdict on weight (23lb to 21lb) and picked up £22 each.
There was a lovely spread laid on for the anglers by Steve and Cindy and then my day got even better when Chelsea beat Spurs 2-0 to win the League Cup final.
So a really nice days fishing again (the sheltered swim helped) with load of bites and I'm very impressed with the Daiwa yellow hydro, it's lovely and soft and I hardly bumped a fish all day. Next week we're having a rod only match on the pond and it'll make a nice change as I haven't fished a waggler for ages (I just need to find a reel now!).