Exploring Your Data: An Introduction to Apache Superset
Here’s a basic guide on how to explore your data using Apache Superset:
- Accessing Apache Superset:
- First, make sure you have Apache Superset installed and running. You can access it via a web browser at
http://localhost:8088if it’s running locally. You’ll need to log in using your credentials.
- Connecting to Data Sources:
- Before you can explore your data, you need to connect to your data sources. Apache Superset supports a variety of databases and data connectors, such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite, and more. To connect to a data source:
- Click on the “Sources” menu in the top navigation bar.
- Select your desired data source type and follow the instructions to configure the connection.
- Creating a New Dashboard:
- A dashboard is where you’ll display your visualizations and reports. To create a new dashboard:
- Click on the “Dashboards” menu in the top navigation bar.
- Click the “Create” button to create a new dashboard.
- Give your dashboard a name and select the database you want to use.
- Adding a Chart:
- To add a chart to your dashboard:
- Open the dashboard you created.
- Click the “Add chart” button.
- Select the chart type you want (e.g., Bar Chart, Line Chart, Pie Chart).
- Configure the chart by selecting your data source and specifying the columns you want to use.
- Exploring and Visualizing Data:
- Once you’ve added a chart, you can explore and visualize your data. Apache Superset provides an intuitive interface for customizing your charts and visualizations. You can adjust chart dimensions, metrics, filters, and more to get the desired view of your data.
- Building Interactive Dashboards:
- You can create interactive dashboards by adding multiple charts to a single dashboard and linking them. This allows you to create drill-down experiences where clicking on one chart can filter or highlight data in other charts.
- Saving and Sharing Dashboards:
- After creating a dashboard with your desired visualizations, make sure to save it. You can also share dashboards with other users in your organization.
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- Apache Superset allows you to schedule reports and set up alerting based on certain conditions. This is useful for receiving updates when specific data thresholds are met.
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- Apache Superset is a powerful tool with many features and customization options. It’s recommended to explore the official documentation and tutorials to dive deeper into its capabilities.
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Mary Robare is a dance teacher, director, choreographer and former Broadway performer. A graduate of the famed LaGuardia High School of Performing Arts in New York City, she performed on Broadway in “Little Me,” “On Your Toes,” “Wind in the Willows” and “Singin’ in the Rain;” in national tours of “A Chorus Line,” “On Your Toes” and “Nunsense,” (reprising the role she originated in the first full-length production); in the MGM movie, “Those Lips, Those Eyes;” as a soloist with the Garden State Ballet, and in numerous concert dance performances, industrial shows and television commercials. She worked as Randolyn Zinn’s assistant choreographer on Broadway and at the New York City Opera, and served as a dancer, dance captain and assistant to the legendary Agnes de Mille during pre-production of her ballet, “The Informer,” which American Ballet Theatre produced at the Metropolitan Opera House.
At Shenandoah University (SU), she recently directed and staged an adaptation of Michael Bennett’s original Broadway production, “A Chorus Line.” Other Shenandoah Conservatory choreography credits include “The Apple Tree,” “1776,” “Urinetown,” “Most Happy Fella,’” “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum,” “A Chorus Line” (co-directed with Jonathan Flom), “She Loves Me,” “On the Town,” “Good News,” “Pippin,” “The Mikado,” “Take it Easy,” “How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying,” “Playground,” “Children of Eden” and “HMS Pinafore,” and Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre productions “Sweet Charity,” “Chicago,” “Gigi,” “Oliver!,” “Damn Yankees,” “110 in the Shade,” (and again), “A Chorus Line.”
Since moving to Virginia, Robare has been a dance instructor and performing ensemble director for youth at Shenandoah Conservatory Arts Academy (SCAA). For several years, she also choreographed Handley High School’s show choir program for their renowned Apple Blossom Festival program, and she’s choreographed dozens of middle and high school productions.
A popular guest teacher and choreographer, in 2021 and 2022, Robare directed and staged excerpts from “Legally Blonde” and “A Chorus Line” for the Academy at Metropolitan School of the Arts’ summer intensives, and this summer she will be directing and choreographing their Metropolitan Musical Theatre Company’s full-length show, “The Addams Family.” She is recipient of an Outstanding Educator Citation from the Governor’s School of Virginia.
I am continuously inspired and refreshed by the talent, discipline and enthusiasm displayed by the students at Shenandoah University!

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This curriculum unit includes 7 World War 2 lessons for 6-7 weeks of instruction & includes a printable & digital version. Some components are editable so you can tweak it to your students’ needs. Audios of the reading passages, quizzes, & tests are included. This is perfect for students with read-aloud accommodations.
The included World War II lessons help you easily integrate literacy with your social studies content with graphic organizers that focus on one specific reading skill per organizer, & students will be analyzing primary documents.
This WWII curriculum unit can be used as a stand-alone in the classroom and as a homeschool curriculum.
It includes these 7 WW2 lessons:
⭐ Causes of World War 2 lesson
⭐ Major European Battles of WWII lesson
⭐ Major Pacific Battles of World War II lesson
⭐ The Rise of Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party lesson
⭐ The Manhattan Project lesson
This WW2 Unit includes:
✅ 7 editable PowerPoint presentations that cover WWII that can be used to facilitate discussion or have students take notes (PowerPoint presentations include carefully curated videos & links that will enrich the WW2 lessons)
✅ 7 slotted notes sets so students can focus on recording the important information from the PowerPoint presentation. Editable slotted notes included!
✅ 7 informational reading passages about World War II (There are TWO versions of the reading passage included. One is the "paper saver" version for when you have to limit your copies. The other is the "note-taking" version which has enough space for annotating and taking notes. This version also includes bolded headers for the different sections!)
✅ 28 activities (4 per lesson): Includes key terms, dates & events, significant items, significant people, political cartoon, geographical connection, and a literacy connection. Three of the four activities PER lesson have two levels: a basic recall and an application of knowledge.
✅ 7 quizzes for each of the World War 2 lessons included
✅ editable study guide
✅ editable unit test
✅ editable modified test
✅ answer keys for all components
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✅ self-grading Google Forms version of quizzes, unit test, & modified unit test
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⭐ 7 World War II primary source analysis pack
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⭐Short on time? Simply give students the reading passage, and they can complete the reading comprehension activities independently. All information needed for the activities is contained in the reading passage! These can also be used for homework.
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I usually like to do my own ppts/slides and I do modify these to suit my style. But that is far easier than creating everything for scratch. I love the slotted notes. I use them as a recall exercise after my presentation. Kids love it, it is broken down well, the answers are right in the ppt and the notes, and the recall aspect really helps them learn. Everything comes in 2 versions, google and regular, and that is great, too. A huge bargain. Thank you!’
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Jack Ma is hinting at retirement in 10 years, saying it would be nice to be with his wife and children, the Hong Kong Economic Journal reported Thursday.
In the meantime, he said he will do his best job as chairman of Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., the world’s most valuable e-commerce company.
Ma, 50, was speaking to a group of young entrepreneurs at a conference in his native Hangzhou, capital of eastern China’s Zhejiang province.
He said it would be ideal to not think of anything else by 40 or 50.
But by 60, it would be good to “have your wife and kids by your side”, he said.
“When will I step down? I think it is better for me to do my best as [Alibaba] chairman for the time being,” Ma said, adding he has left the day-to-day running of the company to others.
Ma recently appointed 43-year-old Daniel Zhang to replace long-time chief executive Jonathan Lu, a move widely seen as part of succession planning.
Zhang also serves as chief executive of Alibaba subsidiary Taobao.com and is about to become chairman of Intime Retail Group Co. Ltd. (01833.HK) in which Alibaba bought a stake last year.
Ma brushed off concerns his e-commerce empire might implode amid a slew of lawsuits by global brands including Gucci and YSL which accuse Alibaba of selling counterfeit versions of their products.
“I have learned a lot from all the problems in my life,” Ma said, referring to Alibaba’s challenges.
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SoundCloud has a feature that will let you listen and explore several genres including Electronic, Country and Disco tracks. With SoundCloud, you have the option to follow artists and songs that you love. You will also be notified as soon as there’s a new music release from your favorite artist.
Pandora is a great site where you can discover new music. It will create a playlist for you depending on the genre, composer or artist that you entered in the search box. It has a feature that will let you create a lot of unique stations that only play the music that you want. Pandora One is the premium version of this site and the ads will be removed once you upgrade. Pandora One has a monthly fee but it has a higher audio quality compared to the original version.
Last.fm is a site that will enable you to listen to your favorite music and radio stations. It will track the artists that you frequently listen to, and make recommendations. It can also work with Spotify and it will give you new songs based on your preferences.
Slacker Radio enables you to create free custom stations where you can build songs according to your favorite artist and genres. It is a great way to find new music since Slacker Radio will mix songs that are similar to the music genre that you frequently listen to. There’s also a Recommended and Featured section that is custom-built by Slacker Radio. It is a great source to find and enjoy new music.
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Dash Radio lets you listen to dozens of radio stations and stream lots of music with different genres. You can share the station to your Dash Radio dashboard and send them by email to friends. An app can be downloaded to your iPhone or to your android device for easier access.
Spotify is available through a browser or a mobile phone. It offers millions of songs and it has a lot of playlists. It is available for free streaming and it also has a radio available in case you want to hear some new music. You can have unlimited skips when you play it through a desktop. A mobile device will offer you the unlimited skip feature once you upgraded to its premium version. Another feature for premium users includes downloading songs and listening to them offline.


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Digital Drawing i made of Cat woman. Hope you all like it. 🐈💎
I got the most lovely message from my friend @aim3 yesterday, it really made my day. She spotted my work for sale in beautiful @kowhaiinteriors in Tauranga. I'm so lucky and grateful to have so many amazing lifelong friends from primary and high school still in my life when I'm knocking on 40’s door. 📷 Aim31 . . . . .
'It's not who I am underneath, but what I do, that defines me.' - Quick charcoal sketch (anatomy practice) of my favourite superhero. - I regret being a stubborn ass bij and not using anatomy guides all these years. Now my drawing progress/consistency has improved by like 10x. So pls guys don't be like me. - Documented some drawing processes if anyone is interested☻


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The product contains 3 mockups of a presentation hall in front, right side and left side view.
psd with presentation hall (front, left side and right side view);
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The opposition-run Congress then voted to suspend Mr Vizcarra, naming Peru’s vice president as new leader.
But officials said their move was void, as the chamber had already been closed.
Hundreds of Mr Vizcarra’s supporters gathered outside the Congress building in the capital, Lima, to cheer the decision, while riot police stood by.
The chaotic scenes came as Peru was still reeling from the fallout of a massive corruption scandal involving the Brazilian construction firm Odebrecht.
“Peruvian people, we have done all we could,” Mr Vizcarra said in a televised statement, announcing that he had invoked a constitutional article allowing presidents to dissolve Congress.
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Lactose is the sugar found in dairy products. It is digested by the lactase enzyme produced in the small intestine. Lactase breaks down lactose into two smaller and more readily absorbable sugars – glucose and galactose. Most mammals produce high levels of the lactase enzyme as infants, and then lactase production decreases fater weaning.
However, due to our reliance on dairy products as a food source, many humans now have lactase persistence, where the lactase enzyme is continually produced throughout adulthood.These lactase persistent individuals can digest lactose throughout their lifetime.
What is lactose intolerance?
Lactose intolerance is caused by the decreased production of the lactase enzyme. Undigested lactose builds up in the large intestine, resulting in the growth of gas-producing gut bacteria, which contribute to the symptoms of lactose intolerance, including bloating, flatulence, diarrhea, nausea and abdominal pain.
Lactose intolerance may result from a temporary reduction of lactase levels (e.g. after surgery or short-term illness), a permanent reduction due to a lifelong disease (e.g. cystic fibrosis) or due to genetic variation. The DNA Lactose Intolerance Test identifies individuals who carry a genetic variation that permanently reduces lactase production. Lactose intolerance is not the same as a dairy allergy. Individuals who are allergic to dairy will have an immune response (an allergic reaction) against milk proteins, whereas lactose intolerance is a digestive disorder.
Lactose intolerance occurs in more than 95% of Native Americans and 90% of Asians. Only 25% of Caucasians around the world, and approximately 5% of people of Northern European ancestry are lactose intolerant.
What genetic variations distinguish between lactose intolerance and lactase persistence?
Five common genetic changes that occer near the MCM6 gene allow for lactase persistence. The MCM6 gene encodes a protein that controls the production of other proteins, including lactase, which is encoded by the nearby LCT gene.
Genetic changes in the MCM6 gene result in the increased production of lactase, and first appeared when humans became more reliant on dairy as a food source. The changes have been strongly selected for in populations that consume more dairy products.
How is lactose intolerance and lactase persistence inherited?
The LCT (lactase) and MCM6 (regulatory protein) genes are located on chromosome two, one of the autosomal chromosomes. Autosomal chromosomes are inherited in pairs – one from each parent.
If an individual inherits two copies of the normal MCM6 gene, they will be lactose intolerant in adulthood and will pass this wild type gene to the next generation. If an individual inherits two copies of the variant MCM6 gene, they will have lactase persistence and will pass this lactase persistence to the next generation. If an individual has one copy of a normal MCM6 gene and one copy of a variant MCM6 gene, they usually have lactase persistence (although there may be some lactose sensitivity).
This pattern of inheritance is referred to as autosomal dominant as only one copy of the variant gene is required to provide the lactase persistence.
DNA testing for lactose intolerance and lactase persistence
A simple DNA test can be completed to determine which versions of the MCM6 gene an individual has inherited. The DNA test provided by this laboratory examines these five markers that are associated with lactose intolerance (normal) or lactase persistence (variant).
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The deadly COVID-19 bug is a deadly infection which is easily spread. The deadly disease has killed more than 20,000 people in the UK with infections rising daily. Leading health experts have now issued a new warning about a children’s COVID-19-related infection. The inflammatory condition is known as Kawasaki disease. Dr Hilary Jones warned parents to be vigilent of this disease and spoke on Good Morning Britain explaining that an urgent alert has been issued to doctors amid concerns a virus appears to be emerging in children accross the UK.
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The syndrome is described as having “common overlapping features of toxic shock syndrome and atypical Kawasaki Disease” as well having “blood parameters consistent with severe COVID-19 in children.”
Dr Hilary said: “Some of them do end up in intensive care.
“We’re talking about 20 maybe 30, but probably no more than that.
“Doctors are a bit baffled by what it is. Is it something to do with Covid-19? Some test positive, some don’t, but the management is the same.
“It’s currently baffling doctors.”
Health secretary for the UK, Matt Hancock has also stated that he is “very worried” about this new coronavirus-related condition affecting children.
Speaking at last night’s Downing Street briefing, Mr Hancock addressed concerns after NHS doctors sent out an alert informing the nation about a rise in an “inflammatory syndrome” which has occurred in recent weeks.
Medics warned the features of Kawasaki disease are that of toxic shock syndrome.
The syndrome attacks blood vessels and the heart.
Children have reported abdominal pain, cardiac inflammation and gastrointestinal symptoms which include vomiting and diarrhoea.
The three main symptoms of Kawasaki disease are internal swelling, fever and breathing problems – all similar to COVID-19 symptoms.
Children are arriving in hospital with reportedly high fevers and swollen arteries.
Dr Hilary added: “If your child is very unwell and has a temperature and significant gut symptoms then call 111 for further advice.
“It’s important that if you’re concerned by anything that is suspicious, GP surgeries are continuing as normal.”
Medical experts around the world are now trying to investigate the possible link between the coronavirus pandemic and this new reported inflammatory disease seen amongst children and infants.
Doctors in northern Italy, one of the world’s hardest-hit areas have reported extraordinarily large numbers of children under the age of nine with severe cases of Kawasaki disease.
In the UK, doctors have now made similar observations of this inflammatory syndrome with an alert being by NHS doctors warning of a possible link.
In the USA, a leading paediatric society says it has yet to see something similar, however.
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What exactly is Kawasaki disease?
Kawasaki disease is an illness that causes inflammation in arteries, veins and capillaries.
It also affects the lymph nodes and causes symptoms in the nose, mouth and throat.
It is also known as mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome and is the most common cause of heart disease in children.
The syndrome often affects children under the age of five and is associated with a rash, swollen glands in the neck, dry and cracked lips, red fingers or toes or red eyes. In severe cases of Kawasaki disease, it could cause inflammation of arteries of the heart.
The condition is classified as being rare, however, about two to three percent of all cases are fatal, warned the NHS.
Stephen Powis, NHS England’s national medical director said: “You should seek emergency help straight away if you are worried about your child’s health.
“The link between this disease and COVID-19 is unsure, however given we’ve have a new presentation of this, at a time with a new disease, the possibility – it’s not definite, we need to look at other causes too but the possibility that there is a link is certainly plausible.”
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We are an experienced company and with a talented and passionate team.
Launched in 2014 as a media network, GO Digital Media continues to have its online presence as the first online media network in Albania from where it later turned into a web design and digital compilation agency from a young staff with passion to work and with years of experience in this market.
Years of Experience
GO DIGITAL MEDIA HISTORY
Establishment of the company as the first online media network in Albania.
The first television production
Our advancement continued with the creation of the first television product, Gjithçks Shqip, a show for music and showbizz in collaboration with Albanian Public Radio Television.
IMA Awards is one of the most successful online projects of GO Digital Media. Otherly known as Television Prizes, the project is now the first place to be the main event for TV in Albania and Kosovo.
Launching of the Web Development Service
We have been working for many years with local and foreign companies to develop and maintain their websites.
Launching of the service of Graphic Design and Digital Marketing
Our staff grew and for 2 years we have been offering digital marketing for various businesses and periodic graphic design for their needs.
What Clients say for us
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ATLANTA, Ga. (WTOC) - On Wednesday in an Instagram post, Falcons kicker and Georgia Southern alum Younghoe Koo said he felt called to address “the rise in hate crimes against all races,” following the deadly shootings in Atlanta on Tuesday.
The post included a photo of his helmet sticker that reads, “stop the hate”.
The pro-bowler moved to the United States from Korea when he was 12.
His full post read:
“I am deeply saddened by the events that took place in Atlanta yesterday and although there is no definitive answer yet on what this investigation will bring, I feel now is the time to address the rise in hate crimes against ALL races over the last few years. As an Asian American, I have heard the jokes and name-calling. I often dealt with it by ignoring what was said and minding my own business. I don’t have all the answers, but I realize now more than ever that this is an issue that needs to be addressed and that ignoring it won’t help us do that. I know this one post won’t solve the problem, but I hope to help raise awareness on hate crimes against all.”
Koo just signed a new contract last week with the Falcons after he made 37 of 39 field-goal attempts, including each of his eight kicks from 50 yards or longer for the team in 2020.


Although 2021 is less than a month old, the electronic industry’s top reviewers have already named the iPad the world’s best tablet computer. Tech Radar lavished praise on the outstanding performance of its processors, and PCMag lauded the versatility and accessibility of its digital ecosystems. However, those publications also singled the line’s biggest flaws: its limited storage capacity, lack of portability, and long-term use issues.
Thankfully, Fledgling’s Hubble for iPad case fixes all of those issues.
It lets owners upgrade their tablet’s storage capacity, connectivity, and usability. Plus, it has some other features that make Apple tablets more functional for business, learning, and recreation. Basically, it has all the benefits of a Maxwell Lord wish without any of the drawbacks.
The iPad is Great, But Hubble Makes It Better
The main reason the iPad is such a phenomenal tablet is Apple’s integrated design process. The corporation develops its device processors alongside its software, which lets it craft beautiful, seamless hardware with best-in-class computing power. However, its passion for aesthetic and processing unity can sometimes lead to less ideal results for consumers.
For example, Apple’s insistence on shunning headphone jacks, SD cards, and USB compatibility unnecessarily undercut the iPad’s functionality. Because it does not have those practically universal features, iPads push tablet buyers to make many extra purchases. Users have to buy several adapters, subscribe to a cloud storage plan, or replace all their electronics with Apple products to achieve basic connectivity.
The Hubble is great because it is an all-in-one solution for all of the iPad Air and Pro’s shortcomings. In short, it’s the iPad hub you’ve all been looking for this whole time.
It features three ports; one USB-C port enables 30W charging and separate USB-C and USB-A ports for 5Gbps data transfers. The case/hub also comes with SD and microSD slots to make backing up or moving large files a breeze. Best of all, it has a 3.5mm audio jack. That means users can complete their school work, stream movies, or take Zoom calls with their favorite corded headphones.
Because of those features, the device’s Kickstarter campaign exceeded its fundraising goal by 351 percent.
Hubble Unlocks the iPad’s Full Potential
Hubble does not just make iPads more functional; it unlocks their full potential.
The case comes with an HDMI port that has 4K 60Hz screen mirroring support. That means it lets owners stream their favorite content on their TVs while avoiding the scourge of patchy Wi-Fi connections. It enables enhanced teleconferencing via any compatible display and makes giving presentations considerably easier.
Hubble is also a phenomenal travel iPad case. The product, available in stylish white or space gray aluminum alloy, accentuates the tablet’s design while protecting it. It can charge an Apple Pencil while using magnets to keep it firmly place. And it folds into a stand for added portability.
The hub works with the 10.9-inch fourth-generation iPad Air, 11-inch, and 12.9-inch second, third, and fourth-generation iPad Pro. It also has an embedded travel switch that preserves the tablet’s battery between uses.
It has everything users need to work or play anywhere without straining their hands or carrying several clunky standalone accessories. Starting at $99.99, the world’s greatest iPad case, USB hub, HDMI adapter, and SD card reader is an affordable innovation.


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Pan fried beef with baby carrots asparagus rice
- Beef steak (2-3 slices)
- Baby carrots (6-8)
- Asparagus tips (6-8)
- Chilli paste (tea spoon)
- Lemon and lime (small squeeze)
- Sea salt (couple of grinds)
- Pepper (couple of grinds
- Boil in the bag Basmati Rice (1)
- Step 1
Maranade the beef with chill paste salt Pepper lemon and lime juice in a bowl covering throughly. Fry the beef in olive oil until tender for about 8 10mins.
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Boil the rice according to packet instructions
- Step 3
Fry the baby carrots and asparagus tips for 3 4 mins until slightly brown.
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Plate the beef steak 1/3 of bag rice and baby carrots and asparagus.
Carbohydrates (C) = 65g (36%)
Proteins (P) = 68g (38%)
Fats (F) = 21g (26%)
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Today, we received a special gift. It was a basket filled with African stories and information books. One of the stories is called 'Lila and the Secret of Rain', we are going to study this story in our Literacy lessons.
We read the beginning of the story and thought about what we know about Africa. We talked about the weather and what it must be like to live there. We went on a weather walk and collected topic words.

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The Therapeutic Potential of Psilocybin: Exploring Promising Research
The Rise of Psilocybin Research
Psilocybin, the psychoactive compound found in certain species of mushrooms, has long been utilized for its hallucinogenic properties in traditional spiritual practices. However, in recent years, there has been a significant increase in scientific interest surrounding the therapeutic potential of psilocybin.
Treating Mental Health Disorders
One of the most promising areas of research involves the use of psilocybin in the treatment of mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Multiple studies have shown that a single dose of psilocybin, when administered in a supportive therapeutic setting, can lead to long-lasting improvements in mood and psychological well-being.
For individuals suffering from treatment-resistant depression, psilocybin therapy offers a glimmer of hope. Traditional antidepressant medications often come with a range of side effects and may not be effective for all patients. Psilocybin, on the other hand, works on a different neural pathway and has shown promising results in early clinical trials.
Understanding the Mechanism of Action
The precise mechanism of action of psilocybin remains a subject of ongoing research. It is believed that psilocybin interacts with serotonin receptors in the brain, promoting the growth of new neural connections and enhancing emotional processing. This may explain its potential to alleviate symptoms of depression and anxiety.
Furthermore, psilocybin therapy has been found to induce a state of increased brain plasticity, allowing individuals to break free from negative thought patterns and explore new perspectives. This neuroplasticity is believed to underlie the long-lasting therapeutic effects of psilocybin.
Preparing for Legalization
As the body of research supporting the therapeutic potential of psilocybin continues to grow, there is a growing movement advocating for its decriminalization and legalization. Several cities and states have already taken steps to decriminalize the possession and use of psilocybin mushrooms, recognizing their potential as a valuable therapeutic tool.
Legalization would not only make psilocybin therapy more accessible to those who could benefit from it, but it would also allow for further research and exploration of its full potential. With careful regulation and support, the integration of psilocybin into mainstream medicine could revolutionize mental health care.
Overcoming Challenges and Accelerating Progress
The journey towards full acceptance of psilocybin therapy still faces several challenges. Stigma and misconceptions surrounding psychedelics continue to impede progress. However, advocacy groups and researchers are working tirelessly to increase public awareness and educate both policymakers and the general public about the scientific evidence supporting the therapeutic use of psilocybin.
Another challenge lies in standardizing treatment protocols and ensuring the safety of psilocybin therapy. Developing guidelines and training programs for therapists, as well as establishing ethical frameworks for its use, are crucial steps in the path towards integration.
Furthermore, as the field of psychedelic research expands, securing funding for larger-scale clinical trials and longitudinal studies becomes critical. Collaborations between academia, private organizations, and government agencies will be essential in sustaining the momentum and driving progress. Learn even more about Zaza Red in this external resource.
The promising research on the therapeutic potential of psilocybin offers a glimpse of hope for individuals suffering from a range of mental health disorders. With further research, advocacy, and the right regulatory frameworks in place, psilocybin therapy has the potential to transform the field of mental health care. The path ahead may have its challenges, but the potential to alleviate human suffering and improve lives makes it an avenue worthy of exploration and support.
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Egyptian coffin art in 'pop-up' shows around Wisbech
Artefacts celebrating ancient Egyptian "coffin art" have been showcased in a Cambridgeshire pub.
The collection, from Cambridge's Fitzwilliam Museum, is part of a "pop-up" event bringing the Valley of the Kings to the flatlands of the Fens.
Locations in Wisbech, including The Wheatsheaf Inn - are exhibiting 3,000-year-old coffin fragments and tools.
Egyptologist Melanie Pitkin said the aim was to share "with an audience that might not otherwise come across it".
The exhibition - known as the 'Pop-Up' Egyptian Coffins Project - will run across Wisbech until the end of June.
Locations will only be revealed by the Fitzwilliam Museum the day before they take place.
Among the items on show are a varnished wooden mask and clenched fist - fashioned from sycamore fig - which would have adorned the lid of an Egyptian coffin.
The exhibition includes artwork and tools used by ancient coffin makers, as well as CT scans taken as part of the Fitzwilliam Museum's intensive research into ancient coffin-making.
"People are happy to see that we've thought about their community by bringing our research to them," said Dr Pitkin.
"They come in here for their eggs and bacon and chips and beer, and they can actually speak to a real Egyptologist, which is quite exciting."
Egyptian antiquities associate curator Helen Strudwick said the collection offered "a whole new perspective on Egyptology".
"It's about people rather than weird gods that sometimes appear on ancient Egyptian coffins," she said.
"Although we will cover the usual hieroglyphs and funerary beliefs of ancient Egyptians, what we're looking at is the people who made the coffins, the construction of them and the people for whom they were made."
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Our end-of-year function. Competition, prizes, and seasonal dinner.
We’ve all got some! Don’t put them away just yet! Use them to create an arty, original, imaginative image. Pop them into a vessel, drape them over an object Good exposure is key (watch those highlights). Out-of-focus they make great bokeh!
Good ideas start with brainstorming…..and a good cup of coffee!! Create an image with coffee as the main element – whether it be making a cup, grinding beans, posing it in a setup, or collaborating with a barista. Your image is all about coffee.
An image where the main subject is of our feathered friends! Bird photography is one of the most popular genres. Try to capture an image of a bird or birds in their natural habitat. Images depicting birds involved in some activity, such as feeding, carrying their food, or interacting with their young will be rewarded.
An image that captures the personality and individuality of a person. Your image should be more of a compelling portrait rather than the conventional beautiful woman-type shot. Try to capture the essence of who they are, remembering to focus on their eyes (the windows to our souls) and ensure they are sharp. Inclusion of the person’s environment may help show their character.
An image that shows your chosen subject up close and with significantly more detail than the human eye would usually see. Reduce your field of view, increase the size of your subject, and crop tight around your shot for impact.


RS Components launches new RS Pro 3D printer
08 May 2018
RS Components have announced the launch of its new easy-to-use 3D printer, with open- source based additive-manufacturing machine delivers high level of customisability, easy maintenance and upgradeable future proofing.
The additive-manufacturing machine targets a wide range of users in manufacturing and many other commercial and business applications, as well as being ideal for educational purposes and at home for anyone who wants to design and build things quickly and at low cost. The combination of power, speed, precision, efficiency and its multitude of features make the RS Pro iTX 3D printer one of the best in its class.
Along with all RS Pro 3D printers that leave the factory fully constructed, the iTX is made in Britain and is ready to use straight out of the box. A key element of the machine is its upgradability: the high-quality machined parts and circuit boards are designed to be easy to replace and/or upgrade in a matter of minutes. All RS Pro 3D printers are open-source designed, which means they can easily be customised by advanced users and enthusiasts alike.
In particular, the iTX’s RS Pro VariBLOCK head unit offers future-proofing, as it is easily interchangeable and upgradable to other extruder head systems, allowing the machine to use various other materials as they become available. In addition, all serviceable parts including the printer’s hot-end and filament extruder can be easily maintained.
The machine uses the fused filament fabrication (FFF) 3D printing process and comes with a fully heated build plate, handling temperatures in the 50 to 100°C range. The printer also features a metal gearbox-controlled filament extruder system to deliver maximum power and reliability. The extruder is designed for 1.75mm filaments and is capable of printing a wide range of materials, including ABS, PLA and PETG.
Another key feature of the printer is its integrated and fully upgradable PC computer, which is based on an AMD Kabini A4 quad-core processor, along with an AMD Radeon graphics card, Ethernet networking, 8GB of upgradeable memory, and an upgradeable 500GB SATA hard-disk drive. The integration of a PC into the machine enables a number of accessory upgrades, such as adding a webcam or other networking and remote-access capabilities.
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Congratulations to pianist Gulrukh Shakirova, a student of Distinguished Professor Menahem Pressler, who has won the Jacobs School of Music’s Mozart piano concerto competition and will perform with the Symphony Orchestra on November 14, David Effron conducting.
Second place in the competition went to Daniel Inamorato dos Santos Louro, a student of Professor Jean-Louis Haguenauer and third place went to Lucas Jussen, also a student of Mr. Pressler.
“The Mozart concerto K.466 is one of the most beautiful concertos ever written!” said Shakirova, “I am grateful and happy to be able to share this music with people and to have a wonderful experience of playing this masterpiece with orchestra”
From Uzbekistan, Shakirova has delighted audiences all over the world with her depth of musicality and technical brilliance. Her awards include first prize at the Republican Piano Competition, Uzbekistan; third prize at the 50th International Piano Competition “Nena Wideman,” USA; second prize at the Nikolai Rubinstein International Piano Competition, France; and third prize at the International Piano Competition in Almaty, Kazakhstan. She has received the Presidential State Scholarship for Culture and Art in Uzbekistan, and the Certificate of Achievement from Kansas City’s International Relations Council for fostering international understanding between Uzbekistan and the United States.
Shakirova has performed throughout Uzbekistan, France, and the United States. In Uzbekistan she soloed with the National Philharmonic Orchestra. She was featured as a member of the Jacobs School’s traveling Starling Chamber Players, performing with violinist Alexander Kerr and cellist Eric Kim. This summer she was an artist fellow of the Steans Music Institute at the Ravinia Festival.
She graduated with honors from both the Uspensky Music School and the State Conservatory of Uzbekistan, studying with Marina Sultanova; and continued her studies with Van Cliburn Competition Gold Medalist Stanislav Ioudenitch at the International Center for Music at Park University earning Masters of Music. Shakirova has played in master classes with Leon Fleisher, Dmitri Bashkirov, William Grant Naboré, John O’Conor, Gilbert Kalish, Robert Levin, Martino Tirimo, Dang Thai Son.
As a composer, Gulrukh studied with distinguished Uzbek composer Ikram Akbarov. Her works have received multiple awards. A performance of her own compositions made her a Laureate of the Days of the International Meeting of Young Musicians Festival in Moscow.
This summer Gulrukh graduated with an artist diploma program at the Jacobs School and is now pursuing a doctorate in piano performance with teacher and mentor, Menahem Pressler. She is also an associate instructor of piano.


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Life Is Beautiful Update – Artist Lineup, Culinary Lineup & More
Life is Beautiful is by far our favorite festival that doesn’t include camping. The music lineup is nothing to joke about with headliners like The Weeknd, Florence & the Machine, Death Cab for Cutie, Arcade Fire, Odesza, DJ Snake, Justice, Galantis and a ton more. Downtown Las Vegas continues growing, improving, and looking more amazing by the year as artists take over and create lasting pieces. The art lineup just came out, but there is much more to check out at the festival. The culinary lineup includes food trucks at the festival as well as local area pop-ups everyone should check out. The festival’s comedy lineup brings the likes of Michelle Wolf, Hannibal Buress, and more. Check out all the updates and lineups below, complete with links to more information. You’re welcome.
The world-renowned art at Life is Beautiful is single-handedly changing the face of downtown Las Vegas. The building-sized murals are unbelievable. Artists come from every walk of life and every corner of the world to bring beauty and social and political commentary to not only the festival but the city itself. These murals stay year after year, and if things keep up the whole area will be covered in a few more years. In addition, the art installations at the festival create a unique environment for those attending. The full art lineup dropped on the 21st, check it out below.
More on these artists right here.
We all need to eat. Spending the day in the sun walking around and dancing to the music will work up an appetite. Food is very much an art form and Life is Beautiful wants attendees to check out what Vegas has to offer in this tasty form of creativity. From food trucks to pop-ups nearby, the culinary lineup is bound to ensure everyone is happily satiated.
Check out more on the food scene right here.
Life isn’t beautiful unless you’re able to laugh. This year’s comedy lineup promises belly laughs in all forms, as well as some other special events you’ll want to catch.
Check out more on these talks right here.
It wouldn’t be a festival without at least a little bit of music. This lineup is killer, to say the least. We’ll just leave this right here and let you get excited all on your own. Daily lineups are out now to ensure you plan your festival experience accordingly.
Check out daily lineups right here.


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NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week
A roundup of some of the most popular but completely untrue headlines of the week. None of these stories is legit, even though they were shared widely on social media. The Associated Press checked these out; here are the real facts: ——— NOT REAL: BREAKING: Federal Judge Nullifies
AP PHOTOS: Editor selections from Latin America, Caribbean
AP PHOTOS: Heart surgery knocks FARC leader out of Colombia's presidential race, Ecuadorean indigenous protest against mineral development in the Amazon and fierce storm hits Mexico City with heavy rain and hail
Coke, Nestlé not negotiating to privatize massive aquifer
Coke, Nestlé not negotiating to privatize massive aquifer in South America
Eastern Airlines Mystery Continues: 'We Were So Close'
“We were close.” That’s how Dan Futrell and Isaac Stoner – the 30-something Bostonians who scaled Bolivia’s Mt. Illimani to search for the black box of an Eastern Airlines jet downed in 1985 – reacted to the National Transportation Safety Board’s announcement that the debris they recovered hasn’t
MH370 and Five Other Unsolved Aviation Mysteries
After nearly three years and $160 million dedicated to scouring the bottom of the Indian Ocean, authorities suspended the search today for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370. The Boeing 777, with 239 people on board, disappeared after inexplicably veering off course on March 8, 2014, in turn creating the
Men Scale Bolivian Mountain, Find Black Box Remains From Crashed Flight 980
Dan Futrell and Isaac Stoner scaled Mt. Illimani after reading about the missing black boxes on Wikipedia.
Unearthing the 32-Year Mystery of Crashed Eastern Airlines Flight 980
The two young men are no strangers to adventure. Memorabilia from their physical accomplishments adorns one of the men's small Boston apartment. From handmade signs of support for a recent marathon to photos from a New Year’s hike to a Maine mountain top, dog in tow. But the evidence of a
Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton Discuss Muslim Ban
The Republican and Democratic presidential candidates discuss Islamophobia in the United States.
What Are Pop-Up Picnics?
A new kind of party is sweeping the U.S. - a fresh twist on fine dining with a bit of mystery involved!
Venezuela's Woes Draw Neighbors' Ire as Trade Leadership Hangs in Balance
Leadership of South America’s largest trading bloc is in question, as the country meant to assume MERCOSUR's rotating presidency has apparently failed to meet legal and human rights standards required for membership. Opposition from three countries to Venezuela assuming the helm of South America’s

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National Broadband Network Financial Transparency Bill 2010 (No. 2)
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- Tobacco Plain Packaging Bill 2011, Trade Marks Amendment (Tobacco Plain Packaging) Bill 2011
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- Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security Amendment Bill 2011
- Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Amendment (National Regulator) Bill 2011, Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage (Registration Fees) Amendment Bill 2011, Offshore Petroleum (Royalty) Amendment Bill 2011, Offshore Resources Legislation Amendment (Personal Property Securities) Bill 2011, Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Regulatory Levies Legislation Amendment (2011 Measures No. 2) Bill 2011
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Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act
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Defence: Staffing (Question No. 735)
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Naltrexone (Question No. 835)
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IP Australia (Question No. 891)
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Thursday, 25 August 2011
Senator JOYCE (Queensland—Leader of The Nationals in the Senate) (11:44): It is really important to understand exactly where we are going with the National Broadband Network Financial Transparency Bill 2010 (No.2). This bill is basically to bring about transparency, to let the light in. We are told that the Labor Party has complete confidence in where the NBN is off to. It believes that certain members of its backbench are doing a fine job and it has absolute confidence in what they are doing. This poses the question to the Australian people that we have to make absolutely certain that we have transparency in some of these crucial issues.
We have here the largest capital investment in the history of our nation, and a cost-benefit analysis was never done. It is just the most absurd concept that we could go down this path without clearly knowing what we were about to do.
I have an older brother, Michael, a great bloke, and he loves music. He was always buying the latest form of record player, whatever it was. We started with the old—I do not know what it was; some heap of junk parked in the corner of the lounge room and onto that went the Deep Purple records, Cream, the Beatles albums, and that was what it was. Mike was always buying the latest stereo. I remember he once made a large investment in a record player that played a vinyl record with two needles—two styluses on either side. It was incredible. It played both sides of the record and you did not have to turn it over. It was amazing. That technology lasted about six or seven months and then a new piece of technology was invented, a CD player. Those things were so expensive! That was going to be the end; there would be nothing beyond the CD player! That was as good as it was going to get. So people bought a CD player. I look at what my daughter has at the moment: MP3 players and iPods. They are very small.
What the Labor Party have done is make, ultimately, a $56 billion investment in the equivalent of vinyl. They are investing in the vinyl record player. They have no concept of where this is going to go. We understand backhaul; yes, you are going to have backhaul. Fibre backhaul to the node makes a lot of sense. But the world is racing ahead, and it is racing ahead with technology such as wireless, yet the government are locked into a form of technology which the Australian people have to underwrite. As you know, that vinyl record player now is completely and utterly worthless. It is a relic, something for a museum. I do not want to see our nation invested in something for a museum, because then it becomes more of the debt that this nation has to pay for.
We currently have $197 billion of debt and we are about to go on this mad frolic. Every day, the minister comes down here and tells us about the wonders of the NBN. I have heard that, at this point of time, they have 50 customers—they have cracked the half-century! That is great. So the capital cost will be in excess of $50 billion all up by the time you take in the leases, into the future of the product, and at this point of time it is about a billion dollars a customer. That's value for money! That's reasonable! This is a sign of a government that has got it all together!
Then we also had that fiasco in Armidale, where Mr Windsor came up on Ms Gillard's jet with Mr Richard Torbay, the Independent. They could not go to the university because the university's download speed was actually faster than the NBN could provide, so they formulated a wholesome stage event. It was like Shakespeare had come to Armidale in the form of the opening of the NBN. Do you remember the photo of them all there with the big, cheesy grins? They all put their hands together, they pressed the button and the lights went on. They had seven customers. What was really interesting was that the seven customers were already on. So what happened when they pressed that button? What was the button-pressing all about? The customers were already there. This is a metaphor for how completely and utterly unbelievable they are. It is the same sort of disbelief you feel when you hear them say they are doing a fine job, that they have absolute confidence, that the member will be there for a long, long time. There is nothing that we can really trust anymore.
If we were making this sort of investment of this amount of money, it would be invested in things that I do not think are going to get outdated, such as ports—they do not get outdated; strategic rail and inland rail; and roads. These are the sorts of investments that deliver for our nation and take it forward. But we have compromised all this because we have blown our money on a technology that could so quickly be out of date.
The other thing is that we are buying ourselves a telephone company, a little old telephone company. The problem is that we have already got a couple of them. What is this about? How did we get ourselves once more into this position? One of the promises the Labor Party made with this was that Mr Windsor and Mr Oakeshott—this is why they put those economic luminaries in power—would give us uniform pricing in the regional areas. The National Party believes in uniform pricing, absolutely. We believe in it so much we moved an amendment to make sure that our people got it. We said: 'Okay, what are we pricing here? Are we pricing a name? Are we pricing the service? What is the essence of the service?' The essence of the service is download speed. That is it; that is what it is all about. So we said, 'If it's uniform pricing, let's make it genuine uniform pricing and have unit pricing on download speed across the nation.' That would be honouring the commitment.
What these sneaky people did was set up three pricing silos. They have the fibre pricing silo; that is for urban Australia. They have the wireless pricing silo; that is for regional Australia. And they have the satellite pricing silo; that is for remote Australia. You will find this hard to believe, but they all have different prices! I thought that Mr Windsor, being the honourable person he is—I know he is honourable because he wears elastic-sided boots—would have stood up and said: 'That's outrageous. I gave you government. I demand unit pricing. I demand what I asked for.' But no. He did not vote for it; something else was on that day. Mr Oakeshott, I thought he would have—
The PRESIDENT: Order! The time for the debate has expired, pursuant to standing orders.

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Answer: Subway. Rabba. Dry cleaners. Starbucks. Or a bank branch.
Question: What retail inevitably shows up in a new condo development?
In many threads on UT, forumers lament the ubiquity and lack of interesting, independent retail that pervades places like CityPlace, Southcore, and in other neighbourhoods with a new tower. We long for some variety and soul, like what you'd find along all of Queen Street, or Roncesvalles, or, of course, on Yonge Street. Why do these new retail spaces usually only have large chains?
Occasionally you see some mom & pops open up, such as Crepes-a-go-go in 18 Yorkville or Red Rocket Coffee in Verve Condo on Wellesley.
Why does this happen? As it turns out, this is neither a new phenomenon nor a Toronto only issue.
One simply needs to go have a look at that old standby The Death and Life of Great American Cities by Jane Jacobs for a solid explanation. It seems nothing has changed in 50 years:
[Businesses] that support the cost of new construction must be capable of paying a relatively high overhead. If you look about, you will see that only operations that are well established, high-turnover, standardized or heavily subsidized can afford, commonly, to carry the costs of new construction. Chain stores, chain restaurants and banks go into new construction. But neighborhood bars, foreign restaurants and pawn shops go into older buildings. Supermarkets and shoe stores often go into new buildings; good bookstores and antique dealers seldom do. (p. 188)
So what this tells us is that we probably shouldn't worry too much about these new buildings and developments. They will likely come around and a street like Bremner Boulevard between the Air Canada Centre and the Rogers Centre will surely grow into a sports fan's paradise with unique bars and restaurants. Or the retail in all the new buildings along King St West will develop and cater to the expanding population there.
We should also be careful not to place too high of expectations on the West Don Lands or Lower Bayfront communities. It may take time for these burgeoning neighbourhoods to settle beyond the inevitable Rabba, Subway, dry cleaners and Starbucks that will likely initially move in.
We also need to keep pressure on developers and architects to ensure that the pedestrian level details are not overlooked and that the retail spaces are designed with great flexibility in mind. A good example of this is the Bloor Street frontage of One Bedford where there are entryways every 20-30 feet. Eventually that BMO branch or Shoppers might turn into five or six small independent boutique shops, extending Bloor's retail towards St. George Street.
Will developers see the potential in ensuring that their buildings will support independent small business? Do buyers respond? Right now, condos downtown are being sold no matter what retail lies at pedestrian level. But that may not always be the case.
There is great potential at Five Condo for reintegration of independent small businesses in the restored buildings along Yonge Street. The developer has hinted at such possibilities.
The Distillery District is an excellent example of what can happen when chains are not allowed to come in to a new development. Well, the Distillery was not entirely new, of course. It had the rackhouses and other historic buildings that support Jacob's quote above: an immediate vibrant atmosphere was created by lots of artists, galleries, and restaurants that reused these old buildings. And the condo sales followed.
Cities need old buildings and eventually our current crop will be the old ones. Perhaps there is hope for CityPlace after all.
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Donetsk People’s Republic Prime Minister Alexander Zakharchenko, one of the greatest of world leaders, was assassinated today, August 31, 2018, no doubt by Ukrainian saboteurs. He gave his life willingly for the freedom of his country. Let us know he has not died in vain.
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It’s officially the end of an era. Gay.com, one of the top online gay personal sites globally during the late ’90s and early 2000s, has a new owner — The Los Angeles LGBT Center. The site in its hey day, once competed both domestically and internationally in popularity, for the best and most frequented gay personals site.
Founded in 1994 by Mark Elderkin and his husband Jeff Bennett, the site made its official launch in May of 1997. Though the site had their technical challenges and went through several acquisitions — Gay.com was highly ranked as one of the best and most visited gay sites. It was ranked number three in American popularity, competing against Adam4Adam and Manhunt. Internationally, the site competed with dudesnude, gayromeo and gaydar. The site however started to dwindle in popularity, due to competitors like the aforementioned Manhunt and apps like Grindr.
The site, valued at $6.9 million, was acquired in 2021 by VS Media, a Los Angeles based company best known for its live-cam site Flirt4Free. After realizing that they weren’t utilizing the domain to its full potential, the company considered donating it to a LGBTQ charity. VS Media reached out to several top charities and asked them to come up with a proposal detailing how they would use the site to further lend support to the community. Executive Vice President of Flirt4Free, Brad Estes was”very happy” that the Los Angeles LGBT Center came up with the best proposal.
“The Los Angeles LGBT Center provides services for more LGBT people than any other organization in the world…
I’m very happy to announce that the future of Gay.com will go on within their extraordinary organization.”
The Los Angeles LGBT Center provides multiple services to the community including legal help, education, housing, health and advocacy. The centers chief marketing officer, Jim Key, says that the 200,000 monthly visitors that Gay.com received will certainly be beneficial to them.
“Gay.com is still getting 200,000 visitors a month. For us, that’s huge.
To have this become a property of an LGBT organization is incredibly gratifying and rewarding.
The timing was perfect for us because we just launched a new blog focusing on the untold stories of our work and the people we know.”
It’s refreshing to see major companies consider the extreme good that could come from donating a site like Gay.com to a LGBTQ charity — opposed to trying to sell it in an attempt to cut their losses short. There’s no doubt that this new ownership of the site will help The Los Angeles LGBT Center to have further reach and impact the community in a greater way.
Gay.com certainly reminds me of the glory days of Craigslist personal ads. Before I ever discovered Adam4Adam or Grindr, I would spend countless hours throughout the week reading the personals on Craigslist. There wasn’t a soap opera out that gave more drama than the ‘missed connections’ or the ‘men seeking men’ sections. Spelling out phone numbers because listing them in numerical format was prohibited. Ah, the good old days. But like all great things, this too came to an end. Craigslist shut down their personal ads section in March of 2018, after congress tightened up on laws against sex trafficking.
Do you have any memories with Gay.com or Craigslist personal ads? Let us know in the comment section below.
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3 thoughts on “The Los Angeles LGBT Center Owns The Site We Used A Little Differently”
Met my now husband on gay.com in Dec. 2008. Thank you.
Thanks for the memories! Mark & I created Gay.com with the hope it would connect people in positive ways. We are very happy the domain is in good hands with The Center!
Damn that actually sucks, I use to love going on gay.com and they had another site gay.net. I actually look them up once in a while on the internet archive (wayback machine) to see older gay stories.


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MARKS & Spencer said shareholders could get 10% more than the retailer's current share price from its é2.3 billion share buyback, with the group saying it would offer tenders for shares between the range of 332p per share to 380p per share.
That represents a possible 3.9% loss on yesterday's middle market closing price of 345.5p or a potential premium of 10%, M&S said.
Details of the buyback came as M&S said its clothing sales during the summer had been difficult, although sales were good in swimwear and school wear.
New M&S chief executive Stuart Rose promised the buyback to investors in return for support in rejecting retail tycoon Philip Green's takeover offer of up to 400p a share in July.
M&S said it expected the move to increase its ability to speed up earnings expansion and to provide more growth for shareholders.
Mr Rose has pledged eventually to deliver value "significantly in excess" of Mr Green's offer.
Mr Rose said in a conference call with journalists that he believed the range at which the buyback had been set was appropriate and would be earnings enhancing for the company.
"It has been structured in a way that will make it fair and attractive to shareholders," he said.