In an early work, intended as preface to his life's work Sir. Francis Bacon pronounced his desire to discover and share truth, in his case truth about nature and the knowledge of it. He believed himself destined to and predisposed to discover and teach that which he believed was shrouded by religion. According to one analyst his life goals and worldview were threefold, the discovery of truth, the welfare of his country, and the reform of religion. His belief was that his devotion to the first and it'd application in service to his country would greatly assist mankind in its greater goal to understand science and nature, in his eloquent words "Truth." found that I was fitted for nothing so well as for the study of Truth; as having a mind nimble and versatile enough to catch the resemblances of things (which is the chief point), and at the same time steady enough to fix and distinguish their subtler differences; as being gifted by nature with desire to seek, patience to doubt, fondness to meditate, slowness to assert, readiness to consider, carefulness to dispose and set in order; and as being a man that neither affects what is new nor admires what is old, and that hates every kind of imposture. So I thought my nature had a kind of familiarity and relationship with Truth."
By his own design, he believed himself to be both destined and suited for philosophy and the furtherance of knowledge, state and faith. He attempted to place this "nature" at the forefront of his decisions both scientifically and personally.
It was within the embodiment of these three goals that Bacon wrote his works, some as a mark of the first expression of such thoughts in the vulgar language of his own region, English. At a time when nearly all works of this nature were written and published in the language of learning, Latin that Bacon's furtherance of English marks him as a pioneer in the use of the Vulgar as a means to teach and express knowledge. With the publishing of Advancement of Learning in 1605 Bacon became one of the first philosophers to use the vulgar as an object of philosophical learning. Some fifty years prior a distinguished man of letters was imprisoned for doing the same. (Sorley 14) "In the Advancement he had a special purpose in view: he wished to get support and co-operation in carrying out his plans; and he regarded the book as only preparatory to a larger scheme."
Bacon began and ended his career during a time of transition. The Church of England was at the very least under scrutiny for the degeneration of its officials and reformers where ripe to make changes, some expressing a desire to completely abolish the church and its right to power and influence, because of its flagrant abuses. The opposition became known as the Puritan camp, and though Bacon often found them to conservative he regarded their main points as timely and appropriate.
Though he was not alone in his desire to see mass reformation within the church, especially considering their still fragile state as in contrast and conflict to the Roman Catholic Church there is still great evidence that Bacon's impartiality, or lack of strict adherence to one or the other camp left him in a particularly strong position to point out fault in both belief sets, more or less impartially. Bacon remained true to the idea that the thing that hides truth from man is his predisposition to believe things are honestly based on tradition. He did not necessarily embrace reform or condemn faith in its entirety but instead he debased the fixed ideas that doggedly went about closing man's eyes to truth. To Bacon Religion and archaic philosophy (especially Aristotelian) both posed a grave threat to real discovery, not because they are inherently bad and serve no purpose and hold no knowledge but because within them is the predisposition to believe that there is one discoverable truth and no other.
Bacon writes like a sensible Erastian, with Puritan inclinations, who has a profound belief in the value of the Christian religion, and an equally profound indifference to small details of Church government or ceremonies.
If bacon had been strongly inclined to place value in one or the other camp he would have been unable to point out real value and real fault in either. In this way he attempted to create a way, more decidedly a plan in which man could follow a course of action to explore and find truth.
Hence (exasperate through contentions) they are fallen to a direct condemnation of the contrary part, as of a sect. Yea, and some indiscreet persons have been bold in open preaching to use dishonourable and derogative speech and censure of the Churches abroad; and that so far as some of our men (as I have heard) ordained in foreign parts have been pronounced to be no lawful ministers."
According to Abbott, Bacon expressed equal dislike for the decisions and actions both groups made against the other. He believed that the contrary nature of affiliation, belonging and a sense of there being only one right answer, possessed only by the possessor on either side to conflict with their ability to see the need for reformation and the discovery of truth. "As between the controversialists, it would be hard to detect partiality; for Bacon's indignation at the oppressions of the Bishops is equaled by his scorn for the bigoted narrowness of some of the Puritans."
In the opening of Novum Organum Bacon clearly outlines his idea of the greatest barrier to understanding is a belief that what must be understood about nature and science is already known. The idea of closing the mind to new inquiry through the assumption that one understands something fully is preposterous to Bacon, as Nature is not knowable in its entirety and only knowable in part through open exploration without preconception and belief.
Bacon believed that real progress would only happen through man's ability to observe nature and then use these observations to discover science and invent technology that will give him a better ability to observe yet more.
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The Department of Foreign Affairs Regional Consular Office in Bacolod City will have a new officer-in-charge as Reynaldo Cardenas will be re-assigned as assistant manager of the Philippine Center in New York.
Bacolod Mayor Evelio Leonardia said Cardenas, who was the first officer of the DFA Regional Consular Office assigned in Bacolod, has performed very well.
Joel Blas from the Philippine Consulate in Hong Kong, who will take his place, yesterday said he will continue the programs and services implemented by Cardenas.
Cardenas said his office was able to issue 11,600 passports from July to December 2008 and that the number issued by their office has increased from 90 per day in 2007 to about 160 per day in 2010.
About 25 percent of their clientele in Western Visayas come from Panay, he said. He added that there have been delays in the issuance of passports recently because of the large number of issuances and some machines bogged down because of the frequency of their use.
But, he said their operations will normalize probably during the peak season, towards December and advised the public to apply early so they will not encounter this problem.
Cardenas said that aside from the issuance of passports, one of the functions of the DFA is the promotion of culture.
As a lover of arts, he offered the ground floor of the DFA Office in September 2000 for the members of the Art Association of Bacolod-Negros to display their artworks and had also invited them to exhibit in New York, he said.
As an honorary member of the AAB-Negros, he said he will help promote Bacolod and the local artists of Negros abroad.
Cardenas said the Philippine Center in New York exhibits Philippine products and Philippines arts and also holds other activities to help promote the country.
He said he had been assigned in New York twice, and had previously been assigned to the Philippine Mission to the United Nations.


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Melissa Stepanian graduated Summa Cum Laude from St. John's University majoring in History and Adolescent Education. At the present time, Ms. Stepanian is a Social Studies teacher at Bayside High School in Bayside, New York teaching Ninth Grade Global History and Geography, Tenth Grade Global History and Geography, and Arts and Humanities. Ms. Stepanian has received a grant from The Teacher's Network and worked to develop various lesson plans for "Creative Approaches" to the New York State Regents Exams. She has also co-authored a Regents Review Guide and Social Studies Independent Study Units. Her true passion lies in curriculum development, seeking to develop innovative methods to teach Social Studies to younger generations. In her free time, Ms. Stepanian enjoys advising the "Bayside High School Big Brother, Big Sister Club" and managing various in-school dramatic and musical productions.
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Human Head Studios
The Quiet Man Review (PS4)
Best kept on mute
Version Reviewed: PS4 Pro / European
review by Liam Croft Fri 2nd Nov 2018
We wrapped up The Quiet Man's conclusion no less than five minutes ago, and to say we're baffled and bewildered would be an understatement. The bottom line is that Human Head Studios' attempt at blending FMV with interactive combat scenes utterly fails in every conceivable way. In fact, everything about this project is truly perplexing, and to confuse matters even further, Japanese bigwig Square Enix actually forked out genuine money to publish this monstrosity.
So, where do we even begin? You play as Dane, a gentleman who is deaf. A protagonist who has lost their hearing is a half-decent concept in theory, but when put into practise, The Quiet Man gets it all wrong. Due to the disability, you won't hear a single piece of spoken dialogue throughout the entire game, which immediately throws the overall plot into obscurity. From what we could piece together, Dane must rescue a female family member from the clutches of a masked figure.
It's a short descriptor, because honestly, the game makes no sense whatsoever. Flashbacks to Dane's childhood try to describe the relationships between characters, but they regularly contradict each other or continue to raise more questions than answers. And then back in the present day, motivations remain unclear, people come and go without rhyme or reason, and plot arcs are communicated horrendously. It's this lack of verbal conversation that kills any understanding of what's going on because despite characters and even Dane himself moving their lips and presumably speaking words, we never hear any of it. We seriously struggled to grasp any sort of cohesive narrative, and we'd be hard-pressed to believe that anyone else could too.
And then, there's the biggest kicker of the lot. The Quiet Man doesn't have a traditional ending, because it's being delivered via DLC in a week's time. This add-on will be free, but it leads to a scenario where the base game simply displays a countdown timer upon its completion. It felt like the rug has been pulled out from under us because after an incomprehensible three hours to make it to the climax, we're made to wait a further seven days for what will most likely be one more ludicrous cutscene.
When you're not trying to work out what each FMV sequence means, you'll be taking the fight to supposed enemies in scenes where you'll actually have to pick up the controller and play. Unfortunately, though, the combat system is just as atrocious as the ridiculous plot. Not a single one of its mechanics are explained, which led us to button mashing our way through the majority of brawls. And the biggest issue here is that there absolutely are cogs and gears for you to engage with, but we only know thanks to the Trophy list that speaks of close shave encounter attacks, beatdowns, and special environment finishers. We've unlocked each of those Trophies so apparently we did perform those moves at some point in the game, but we wouldn't have known it at the time.
Boss fights do require a little more skill, with a dodge button becoming your biggest ally, but simply pounding on square and triangle will get you through most altercations. To be honest, the controls feel bad, with unresponsive inputs leading to a sense of clunkiness that never goes away. Woeful hit feedback worsens things with punches that fail to feel weighty and blows that can't decide if they were blocked or not, while enemies themselves all originate from a few very particular character models. You'll often fight foes with the same appearance.
It's this sense of cheapness that has a serious detriment on the transitions between FMV and the in-game sequences, too. The video looks fine, because of course it's shot on high-quality cameras, but it's this that makes the switch to the interactive scenes all the more glaring. There's a very noticeable drop in presentational quality once it's time to pick up the controller, with a sort of washed out effect that makes backgrounds and setting look incredibly lacklustre, while character's faces could almost be an entirely different person. Obviously we weren't expecting top of the line graphics, but The Quiet Man wouldn't look out of place on a PlayStation 3.
As an overall product, we can't state enough just how much of a negative impact the lack of sound has on the experience. It's the title's defining mechanic, but it doesn't work in any practical manner. Long stretches of the game had us confused and befuddled by events on-screen, and at some point the wheels fall off completely and the whole affair starts to turn into a comedy sketch. It's an experiment gone badly wrong, and an example to those who wish to dabble in the FMV genre of what not to do. We wish this was a "so bad it's good" situation where a slice of self-deprication could glean even a hint of enjoyment out of the experience, but it's sadly anything but.
There's nothing else quite like The Quiet Man, and there's a reason for that. The blend of FMV and interactive combat sequences fails on every level with an unfathomable plot that raises far more questions than it answers, and encounters that fail to explain themselves and do little to engage. The Quiet Man is the most baffling release of 2018, to the point where a post-mortem investigation into its sheer existence sounds so much more exciting than this bizarre and convoluted comedy sketch.
Terrible 2/10
About Liam Croft
Liam grew up with a PlayStation controller in his hands and a love for Metal Gear Solid. Nowadays, he can be found playing the latest and greatest PS5 games as well as supporting Derby County. That last detail is his downfall.
Fri 2nd Nov 2018
You haven't really put me off — in fact, I'm eager to play it more now. Aren't they going to like add the sound in or something? I think that might be what the countdown at the end is for. I swear I read somewhere that on the second playthrough you're going to be able to do it with all the audio put back in.
I also would love to know how this came to exist.
YeYa
Wow this is the lowest score I have ever seen on Push Square. Must be really terrible...
Is the Imogen Heap song any good?
sanderson72
Saw the trailer on the Store last night, Couldn't work out what the heck was going on...
Wow, I didn't expect anything greater than a 7 but a 2!
I was really intrigued by this one and have been somewhat looking forward to it but this certainly makes me think twice. I almost still wanna try it just to see if I can make any sense of it myself. It does sound pretty bizarre.
Its a shame this has failed. if it was done right with more attention to detail and different casting I think it could have been a success. Weirdly they are adding sound next week which makes it not the quiet man anymore.
RogerRoger
Proof that you may not be able to polish a turd, but you can sure as heck make a decent-looking trailer out of one.
Oh well. It's not like there's a shortage of things to play right now.
hulkie
The review failed to mention the most key thing. How is the file size of this game 37 gb,yet the game can be beaten in 3 hours tops?
@hotukdeals Where did you read that they are adding sound? If true,I will wait till then to play.
suikoden
Few others reviews i can see say the same things a travesty of a game. Maybe the worse game this gen.
SegaBlueSky
I'm with @get2sammyb and @NintendoFan4Lyf here, and weirdly...I kinda wanna play it? Not that I doubt the reviews or anything, but it just sounds like something I'd like to see and play for myself.
@hulkie
It is news on a few different websites not sure I can link here because they are rivals
@hotukdeals You can link it, not a problem.
ZAKtheRIPPER
So your saying its a must buy?
Mergatro1d
Ouch. Terrible reviews aplenty. Will probably get a 'Recommended' elsewhere
HungryWolf
This is going to be the next cult classic
porhawj2016
@get2sammyb lol, no audio, no subtitles and no voice acting in this game beside gameplay is awful especially combat so i won't waste my time to play this
naruball
Sounds like one of those "so bad that it's good" games.
@hulkie I think you're underestimating how big video files can be. I uploaded a short six minute Tetris video to YouTube this week and it was nearly 1GB in size. It wasn't even 4K either — just 1080p.
EDIT: Beaten.
Cycologist
@NintendoFan4Lyf I agree it seems certain design choices are intentional. Maybe the update will help explain why. Also PS store says 26gb
crimsontadpoles
I'm still kinda interested in this, it's cool that they're at least trying something different with this. However, I won't get this just yet as it seems like it's incomplete without that unreleased DLC.
andreoni79
My extremely reasonable prediction for the DLC:
the main character finds an anonymous package in his mailbox, containing a hearing aid and two pills. After swallowing the blue pill he puts on the hearing aid and starts his journey again. Now he can listen to NPCs joking about his permanent erection, so now he has a good reason to punch them.
The game rating rises too, from 2 to 3.
Th3solution
Sounds like the video promos were fairly accurate to the final product. I thought it looked kinda janky from the beginning. But as far as the haphazard story, the final installment DLC may just elucidate the whole thing. Maybe. I'll probably never know.
LiamCroft
There is absolutely value to be had in playing the game to experience the train wreck that it is. I don't blame any of you for being even more intrigued after this review. 😂
ShogunRok
BRB going to quickly edit The Quiet Man out of the Promising PS4 Games of November 2018 article.
@Neolit These guys making quiet mam must have never heard of compression. Dr dekker is all full hd vids,yet only around 10 gb,and its at least 3 times longer as a game !!
@get2sammyb No underestimating here. Just undertestimating theyre skills to compress a little. The only explanation here is we just saw half the game,then the dlc will be just as long. Then the 37 gb will be almost justified.
Oh wow Gonna check it out when it's under a fiver in the store!
WillMerfi
I was so bored/confused after that 5-min trailer they released that I had no doubt this was going to be catastrophically bad.
wales interactive got a better one out tuesday shape shifting detective
bimboliquido
PS presents the next Deadly Premonition, a year earlier.
Rudy_Manchego
@ShogunRok No taksie backsies
juliankennedy23
@LiamCroft I admit it caused me to watcha Twitch Stream for the first time this year I was just so curious.
tameshiyaku
Sat 3rd Nov 2018
I usually don't have that for games, but this obvious case of crap fills me with schadensfreude.
Jaz007
I think the strange thing here, is shouldn't the main character be able to lip read or something? It sounds like we have less information than the deaf main character. I'm okay with the idea of silence, but it doesn't seem like it puts us in the main character's shoes anyways.
@ShogunRok You should have "quietly" taken it out of the promising games section.
IBeAGamer
From what I saw of Jim Sterling's video, this game looks abhorrent.
Chunky_Droid
I feel like Liam missed the point of the entire game here. You play as a deaf guy and view the world similarly to how he would, right? Why would there be any sound? Deaf people don't automatically know how to lip read so it looks more like the game shows you what it's like to be deaf which I think is pretty cool.
@Chunky_Droid The literal lack of sound on its own isn't a massive problem, it's the way the game tries to tell a story around it that becomes a major problem. There's probably a way of telling a cohesive plot without any audio, but The Quiet Man fails at it magnificently.
whywai88
Wed 7th Nov 2018
@get2sammyb
https://www.play-asia.com/blog/2018/10/18/the-quiet-man-update-second-playthrough-will-add-sounds-speech/
I think dev intended this game to be played twice, but releasing the 2nd playthrough a week later seem bad execution...
50HellsofPain
Thu 1st Aug 2019
i want to be loud
LaytonPuzzle27
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A homeowner in Hopkins had lived in the same house for three generations. The couple needed to have a tree removed as the couple noticed that it was starting to damage the foundation of their cherished home. The couple asked around to friends and neighbors who they should contact for tree removal in Hopkins and everyone all said to call Urban Tree & Landscape, so the couple did.
The Urban Tree & Landscape professionals scheduled an appointment to meet with the couple and to look over the tree that they needed removed. The Urban Tree & Landscape specialists arrived at the Hopkins residence and the couple showed them the tree and the damage that it was starting to cause. We let the couple know that we could safely remove the tree without any problems, because we have the special equipment to remove large trees safely and effectively. The couple was thrilled and asked us to start as soon as we could, so we went to get our bucket crane and returned. The crew worked nonstop until the tree was successfully removed along with the stump and all roots. Once the couple seen that the tree was gone and their home was safe they were very happy. They said that Urban Tree & Landscape was the only tree removal Hopkins homeowners can truly trust and depend upon for safe tree removal. The Urban Tree & Landscape crew is always happy when we can impress our customers.


Freeway Auto Insurance Reviews of 2019 - Cheap Quotes?
Freeway Auto Insurance is available for drivers throughout the USA.
If you are thinking about purchasing car insurance from this company, you may find this article useful because we will go through the initial information about the company, its conditions, ratings, and reviews so that you can make the right decision.
Freeway was founded in 1987, and since its inception, it has sold its products to thousands of people.
It belongs to the Confie Seguros family of several companies, which is one of the world's largest among other 20 insurance brokers.
Their services are available in both English and Spanish.
Freeway has offices in different locations, including California, Arizona, Nevada, Florida, New York, New Jersey, Texas, Washington, or Oregon.
There are several contact options that you can use to reach their agents, including live chat and phone.
Freeway is not only one insurance product that you can purchase from this company, because you will also find the following options: fire, truck, homeowners, flood, commercial vehicle, small commercial, renters, motorcycle, motor home, watercraft, ATV, AD&D, boat, life, and pet insurance products.
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On their website, you can easily check quotes by entering your ZIP code and some other basic information.
The company is accredited by the BBB and comes with the rating of A+.
There are 119 complaints filed against the company on the website of the BBB, but considering that they have been in the insurance business for 30 years, serving thousands of customers all over the country, it is not really a large number.
At the same time, on some other websites, you will find many reviews of customers giving the company the lowest rating.
This means that you may encounter certain problems, and in order to avoid them, you should read each review and check what people are not happy with.
Freeway is a large and well-established company that has various insurance products on offer. It has high ratings and lots of discount offers.
Considering that lots of complaints have been filed against the company, you should carefully check all of their conditions before you decide to obtain Freeway auto insurance.
Freeway Insurance is famous for their high ratings and lots of discount offers. It is a large and well-established company that has various insurance products on offer. One of my friend have good experience with this company. He told his experience was good. so he refered me. He was right. I will give 5 out of 5 for this company. I would stay with this company if i have any future concerns. Good to go with this company.
Freeway insurance is truly wonderful. I use their truck and pet insurance products and I've never been let down.
I'll recommend their services to anyone because their pricing plans are flexible and can offer good discounts to cover different people.
I contacted Freeway Insurance via phone to open a new policy on January 4, 2018. I paid nearly $150 to start the policy and I was told several times that my first installment payment would be due the following month, and all subsequent bills would come monthly. I received a bill in the mail for my first installment fee about a week later stating that my first bill was due as of January 25, 2018. Needless to say I was pissed. They did not honor what they originally quoted me. What is the purpose of recording the phone conversation if the broker/agent is not going to be held accountable. I paid $150 for 22 days of insurance as opposed to 30. Had this been conveyed to me initiallly, I wouldnt have had a problem, but I don't like being deceived. I tried contacting customer service and after being placed on hold for more than 20 minutes the agent finally picked up and after explaining my grievance the call was disconnected and there was no attempt for them to call me back. I had to contact them again and wait again for someone to pick up only to be told that there is nothing that can be done about the mix up. Extremely frustrating. I will never do business with them or any of their affiliates (such as Infinity) and would not recommend their services to a friend or loved one. Their rates were no lower than any of the many other insurance agencies in my city. This policy will be cancelled indefinitely.


The first ever International Day of Yoga is this Sunday June 21st, which also happens to be the official start of summer (yay!). Roll out your mat with me this Sunday morning. This gentle, basic yoga class is suitable for all levels. Please go to Sellwood Yoga's online scheduler to preregister.
Who: You and your yoga minded friends.
What: Yoga basics – a 75 minute yoga class that incorporates gentle movement, standing balance, flexibility and breath work.
When: 9:15 am, Sunday June 21st.
Why: To celebrate the sun! And start your summer off right.
Anne McCranie is a Portland (Sellwood) Oregon based personal trainer, Pilates and yoga instructor, and Licensed Massage Therapist. She offers weekly classes, as well as private personal training and massage therapy sessions, often combining elements of movement + massage to best meet her clients needs. Questions about this class or other classes on the schedule? Call her (503) 705-4762.


It can be overwhelming trying to build your own weekly split that works for your schedule, time, cardio and each body part. All we need is a few extra days each week, and we'd be good to go!
The squat is one of the most difficult and complex exercises to perform and/or teach. There are so many variations in stance, foot position, bar position and depth. Is there a "correct" way to teach or practice those variations? No. Every BODY is different, and that must be taken into consideration when squatting. Think about injuries, structural genetics (femur length, torso length, hip structure, etc), mobility and lifestyle (desk jobs, etc). All of these affect the squat position and depth in a major way.
Most of us LOVE carbohydrates. But, while we love them and they make us feel energized, satisfied and strong— we restrict them because we don't know enough about how they work within our body and how they work around our workouts.
It is easy to come up with leg exercises that work your hamstrings and glutes— squats, leg press, lunges… the list goes on. And, sure, all of those exercises will definitely work your quads, too— it's usually just secondary to hamstrings and glutes. The tricky part is coming up with exercises— or WAYS to alter exercises— that will take some of the glute and hamstring focus out and use your quads as the primary mover.
I Calculated My Macros… Now What?
March is National Nutrition Month— how cool is that?! That makes this a great month to reflect on nutrition and see which areas we can improve upon. Nutrition is an important piece to the puzzle of our fitness success. In my opinion, it is what separates the good from the great.
With the weather starting to get warmer, I love taking my workouts outside as much as I can. Living in Arizona, it's easy to do that nine to 10 months out of the year! From bodyweight workouts, to cardio, HIIT, active rest and even yoga or stretching, getting outside for these activities can change things up just enough to keep you from hitting a plateau.
Squats can be the ultimate intimidator. But don't stress— I'll walk you through it and get you building glutes, quads and hamstrings like a boss!
If you go too heavy, you could get injured. Also, going too heavy at the beginning of a program doesn't set you up for success with gaining muscle mass in a steady, progressive nature. In order to have success in your weight training program and avoid plateaus and burn-outs, you need to have a plan and the right starting point.
Is there anything more important than your workout when it comes to getting fit? Yes, there is. And it's called: Get some rest! We all struggle with it— we want to keep lifting heavy every day, we don't know what to do with our hands on rest day, "active" rest, etc. So, what DO we do on rest day and WHY do we NEED to make it part of our weekly training split?


blog post, featured, niche, seo, technology » To Niche or Not to Niche?
To help some confused bloggers whether it is important to have a niche or not, I asked this question to Filipino Bloggers Worldwide, "In blogging, is it important to have a niche? Why or why not?", and here's what they say.
Trish Baylon- Yes, this serves as guide to your posts and according to others, niche blogs is easier when it comes to SEO stuff.
Paolo Ubiadas- niche since it is easier to make an article because you have an idea of what topic to write.
Papaleng Pagulong- with niche because it is SEO friendly.
Ted Claudio- I think niche blog is better if you really want to specialize on something which is your main interest or speciality. I have a photography niche blog before but switched to general when I got invited to events. My mentor told me to have a general blog for flexibility and consolidated traffic. I think it really depends on your interest and forte. I like events so it's more practical to have a general blog in my case.
Justin Vawter T. Buenagua- I don't really rely on SEO because it's too complicated, but speaking on a different perspective, with niche is much better. If you are a reader, it is difficult to read a general post. I guess the best way to try if your blog really works is ask yourself, if I am the reader, would I love reading my blog?
ChrisAir Martinez Abenes- I agree with them, niche blog has a better chance for visitors to read more post in your site.
Ellen Bernardino- In my opinion, for new bloggers, it is better to start with niche blog according to your interest to share with everybody and a general blog if you have a lot of followers already.
Earl Pablo- At first I let the passion in writing to grow. That is the first step. Write everything what comes into your mind. As you develop you can find your niche. Having a niche serves as your second identity. You will be known and identified with it. SEO comes second.
Mark Morfe- For me, its a yes because readers would be able to remember you with your strengths found in your niche. Ironically though, I'd still prefer a mixed-type for flexibility and variation.
Delora Sales-Simbajon- It's a yes for me for two things. You have more focus on what you write about and it's so much easier to get advertisers and sponsored posts if you have a specific niche.
Jam Kuh- For me it is important to have a niche for your readers, they will think of your blog when it concern some topics, let's say regarding fashion, travel or whatever.
My say - If you are new into blogging and still don't know what topics you are going to write or there a lot of topics going on in your mind then go for a general blog and from there, if you think that you are ready for a niche blog then go for it. Find your way to a better blogging career and eventually earn from it.
So, what are your thoughts? Share it here.
I've been blogging for quite sometime. I started out with a general blog, as you have suggested at the end of this article. It's more like testing the waters. I decided to do a niche blog because I finally found a topic that I could sustain, and write a lot about. I think one of the advantages of a niche blog is that you focus on one theme or topic. It has a better chance of getting a good following from people of the same interest, than a general, anything goes type of blog.
If you do opt for a general blog, you still should at least have main categories within. Just my opinion though. You actually choose whatever works best.
I agree with pretty much everyone. Niche blogs are easier to promote and easier to rank for. You'll be able to create a following a lot easier because people will remember your blog because it's very specific.
Starting an "anything goes" type of blog can work but it's going to take a while and a lot of work to get it noticed/ranked. In my opinion it's better to start with a niche blog first and then start branching out to related subjects once you've already earned some success with it.
I guess when you just started, it's easier to blog about anything. Then when you're already experienced, you can focus on a single topic.
I can go for both. I mean, they share their own advantages and disadvantages so having a general blog and niche blog is ok for me.
A niche blog would definitely have a wider range of readers. You don't want to be all over the place.
I started with a general blog, because back then, I had no idea what I really want to write about. Then I grew as a writer (in my opinion, hehe), so I started a new blog with a niche.
Wow! I never imagine my comment would be included in here =P.
Anyway, a dual- or a tri-niche blog would probably work.
Just like most people, I started blogging without any real idea about what to write about so I started with a general kind of blog. As I got to know about the SEO business however, I realized that if you want to earn from blogging, having a blog with a niche is more effective.
I think Ate Tess we have to experiment for new blogger in my own opinion must have to write what he specialized.. so he can focus on that topic..


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I LOVE these shoes - hands down my most comfortable heels. I love Michael Kors heels in general. This design is still available but this color is not so I have made a list of a few other heels that are similar.
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A six-time MLB All-Star catcher during his 20-year career in the big leagues, Alomar Jr. was named the Catching Instructor for the New York Mets in 2008 and served in that capacity for two seasons. He accepted the post of First Base Coach for the Cleveland Indians in 2009, was promoted to Bench Coach in 2012, and took over as the Tribe's Manager when Manny Acta was fired late in the season. On the short list of candidates whenever a managerial post opens in the Majors, Alomar Jr. returned to the role of Bench Coach with Cleveland in 2013 and was moved to First Base again prior to the 2014 season. He has been the club's primary Catching Instructor throughout his time as a coach in the Indians organization.
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Has a dignified appearance, as it is made of quality solid mahogany wood with a glossy finish and attractive detailing. Interior is velvet with pillow and throw, and bed is adjustable. Price is surprisingly reasonable for such a beautiful, well-made hard wood casket.
The highest priced option on our shortlist, but it's still lower than most high-end options available for purchase at many funeral homes.
A good choice if you need a casket that comes at a reasonable price point and want a design for your loved one that has a bold color and an elaborate look.
Provides a dignified appearance, with black and silver and intricate details. Made of 18 gauge steel. Has a velvet interior with pillow and throw. One of the more affordable options by the brand.
Color and trim probably won't work if you prefer a more neutral or feminine option.
If you need a casket that won't overburden your budget, not only does this company provide excellent service, but this design offers a neutral color and a quality build for an affordable price.
An affordable option in a neutral copper color. Made of sturdy 20 gauge steel with an adjustable bed covered in attractive crepe material. Prompt shipping and attentive customer service.
Somewhat basic, but for the price you probably won't mind.
A well-made and affordable casket by a trusted company in a color for families that prefer a different look for saying goodbye to a loved one.
Comes at the low price the company is known for, with the same quality and features – reliable customer care and shipping, nice design – in a vibrant green color with gold trim. 20 gauge steel build; crepe-covered adjustable bed.
Color isn't for everyone, but is a a nice pick for those who prefer something out of the ordinary. A bit basic, but affordable.
Although plain and basic, this pine casket is an inexpensive choice and a good alternative to most standard caskets for anyone with a strict budget who wants to enter eternal rest in an earth-conscious manner.
Environmentally friendly, as its made from sustainably grown and harvested pine. All biodegradable materials. Low price. Ideal for the deceased whose wishes were for a "green" burial.
No fancy features, but this won't be a factor to anyone who prefers a burial that protects the environment. Requires some minor assembly.
Caskets are available in multiple sizes and designs, and they come in myriad attractive colors as well. They are constructed from premium steel, wood and other top-notch materials that guarantee outstanding strength and durability. Each casket is well-made, and as such, will maintain its appearance over an extended period of time. Plus, a casket is equipped with an interior of velvet or other soft, plush materials that won't wear down easily. Some caskets even feature intricate details that further enhance their overall appearance. Caskets are sold across a variety of price points, and they range in styles from basic to elaborate, too.


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A government watchdog group asked a federal judge to allow its attorneys to depose Hillary Clinton in a public records lawsuit, according to court documents filed on Friday.
In a 59-page legal document, the watchdog group Judicial Watch petitioned D.C. District Court Judge Emmet Sullivan to order testimony from Clinton and two senior State Department officials regarding the department's public records practices.
Judicial Watch said it informed the State Department of the request last week, and the department said it would oppose the motion.
"Hillary Clinton can answer questions about her email practices that no other witness can," said Judicial Watch president Tom Fitton in a statement. "Her testimony will help the court determine if, how, and why FOIA was thwarted by the Clinton email system."
Although the request is unusual for such a case, the Judicial Watch lawsuit has been far from typical. The case, which was originally filed three years ago, was reopened in 2015 after it became apparent that Hillary Clinton's privately stored emails had not been searched in response to Judicial Watch's records request. Judge Sullivan also issued a rare discovery ruling earlier this year, allowing Judicial Watch to depose close aides to Clinton and other State Department officials in order to determine whether officials intentionally skirted public records rules.
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Christmas warning: Families could be banned from ARGUING to prevent Covid spread
Sir David Spiegelhalter, from the University of Cambridge, has suggested arguing at Christmas could be banned in a bid to prevent the…
By admin , in latest news , at November 20, 2020 Tags: Christmas, Coronavirus
Sir David Spiegelhalter, from the University of Cambridge, has suggested arguing at Christmas could be banned in a bid to prevent the spread of the disease. He predicted that there will be "quite a lot of guidance" from the Government if rules are eased over the holiday period. Speaking on BBC Radio 4's Today programme, the leading British statistician jokingly suggested that singing and rows could be banned at Christmas.
He said: "It is possible that a few days of relaxing the rules would lead to tens of thousands of new cases, and of course extra deaths.
"It is suggested that a day of easing restrictions means five more days of tight restrictions.
"So, the potential regret of spreading Covid might make people really careful when it comes to Christmas.
"If we do get relaxed measures over Christmas, there will be a lot of guidance over what to do."
He said that good ventilation and distance will be recommended.
Sir David added: "I wonder if they will ban singing, or a rule against family rows at Christmas to prevent the spread of the disease."
BBC Today host Mishal Husain added: "You could see us all indoors in freezing rooms on Christmas because of the desire to keep the ventilation as high as possible."
Justin Webb said: "I like the idea of the Spiegelhalter rule for family rows."
The idea of a Spiegelhalter Rule sparked a reaction online, with one listener tweeting: "Love the idea of rule of no family arguing at Christmas because of the risk of #COVID19. Let's retain this each year!"
This comes as Boris Johnson faces a battle to save Christmas, amid concern from Government advisers that allowing gatherings would "throw fuel on the fire" of the pandemic.
Downing Street reiterated yesterday that the Prime Minister was set on relaxing the coronavirus restrictions to allow families a break at the end of "an incredibly difficult year".
Number 10 said proposals to ease restrictions over Christmas will be set out next week.
The UK's four nations – England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland – are trying to work out a common approach to Christmas so families spread across the UK can still meet up.
Prof Andrew Hayward, who advises the Government, has warned there would be a "cost" to families getting together.
He said mixing between households at Christmas could pose "substantial risks", particularly for older people more vulnerable to coronavirus.
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Ethics Dunce: WeWork
I wonder: how many of the sensitive progressives doubtlessly applauding the fear-monger about President Trump being an "authoritarian" see the obvious hypocrisy on working for a comany like the shared workspace company WeWork, that uses its power of its employees to force them to accept the company's social values in their personal choices?
On July 13, WeWork announced that it is banning red meat, pork, or poultry at company events like its "Summer Camp" retreat and internal kiosks, called "Honesty Markets." (Yecchh. Do you dislike this preening company already like I do?) It also announced that WeWork's 6,000 global employees won't be reimbursed if they eat meat at their business meals, except for fish. Eating fish is OK, because…well, just because. The owners didn't like "Finding Nemo," or something. You know, fish have mothers too.
The company boasts that these policies will save 445 million pounds of carbon dioxide emissions, more than 16 billion gallons of water, and the lives of 15,507,103 animals by 2023. 15,507,103. Wow—those are some precise statistics. Of course, the policy makes no sense. Why are eggs acceptable to WeWork, when egg-raising causes as much theoretical environmental damage as raising chickens to eat? Oddly, WeWork doesn't impose strict environmental controls on the buildings it uses for offices and work space.
Could it be that this is just blatant, shameless, cynical virtue-signaling? Of course it is. Continue reading →
Oracle's CEO Reminds Us Why We Can't Trust Big Business
August 11, 2010 / Jack Marshall / Leave a comment
Lawrence J. Ellison, the chief executive of Oracle, ridiculed Hewlett-Packard's directors for forcing the resignation of the H.P. chief executive, Mark V. Hurd.
We all owe a debt of gratitude to Ellison, for his attempt to defend a fellow CEO and friend is an abject lesson in why large corporations have to be watched carefully. Too many of them are run by those like Mr. Hurd, who believe that making his company lots of money entitle him to break rules and cut corners in ways that their companies tells their subordinates are violation of company policy and business ethics. And far too many board members of big corporations are like Mr. Ellison, not only excusing this attitude, but endorsing it. Continue reading →


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In WW1, what did the Allies want to achieve?
As part of our History Extra explains series, leading historians answer the burning questions you were too afraid to ask...
The Allies' war aims changed over the course of the conflict in response to military and diplomatic developments and to pressure from the United States to make them clear as a basis for negotiating peace.
All countries had territorial aims: to evacuate the Germans from Belgium, to restore Alsace-Lorraine to France, for Italy to get the Trentino, and so on. They also wanted to restore their defeated allies, Serbia and Romania, ideally with extra territory.
The British and French wanted somehow to crush Germany's military capability, both as revenge and as insurance against a second conflict. They also came to want to carve up the Ottoman Empire between them, and to allow the component parts of the Austro-Hungarian Empire to set up independent states.
US President Wilson also hoped to establish world peace through a League of Nations, which also became an allied war aim.
Seán Lang is a senior lecturer in history at Anglia Ruskin University, and the author of First World War for Dummies.
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