Since November 4, 2008, Jessica Lovina has started each workday by taking a webcam self-portrait and posting it on her Facebook page. Those nearly 1,300 self-portraits serve as a document of 21st-century life in the workplace — and a unique personal view into her life.
“I have learned that I can really have many different looks,” Lovina says. “Sometimes I feel like Cindy Sherman, without really trying. It’s cool to see how I’ve changed, whether it’s a weight loss or gain or cutting or dyeing my hair, which I do pretty often.”
Since starting the project, Lovina has never worked a day when she didn’t take and post her picture, even those times she felt sick or after the passing of two beloved grandmothers. “I do it anyway to be true to the series,” she says. “I’ve learned to let my emotions show, whatever I’m feeling that day and to not be afraid of that, to just be.”
The series was initially inspired by photographer Nick Nixon, her college professor at the Massachusetts College of Art and Design, and his 20-plus-year series of “the Brown Sisters,” where he photographed his wife and her three sisters each year.
With the advent of the Internet over 20 years ago, and the explosion of social media, first with MySpace, then Facebook, Twitter and now, Instagram, over the past decade, self-portraits, more recently labeled “selfies,” have become more and more the norm as we spend more of our lives online.
The term was reportedly first used in an Australian-based Internet group in 2002 and is credited with being installed into public lexicon in 2005 by Washington state-based photographer, designer, illustrator and writer Jim Krause of Jim Krause Design; it went into mainstream overload after Ellen DeGeneres posted a shot of herself at the 2014 Oscar Awards onto Twitter, which then was retweeted a reported 3,000,000 times and eventually seen by over 37,000,000 people.
Despite its more modern moniker, self-portraits have existed as long as there have been painters, with Jan van Eyck’s 1433 “Portrait of a Man in a Turban,” currently at London’s National Gallery, possibly being the first as an intended art form while an 1839 daguerreotype by Robert Cornelius is widely credited as the first photographic “selfie.”
“From the Studio of Emily Burling Waite,” a recently opened exhibition at the Worcester Historical Museum on Worcester-born painter Waite features two self-portraits. The Worcester Art Museum (WAM) collection has approximately 30 self-portraits, most from the 20th century and the majority by Michael Mazur.
For those seeking a greater historic understanding of the genre, Clark University photography professor Stephen DiRado suggests “The Camera I: Photographic Self-Portaits from the Audrey and Sydney Irmas Collection,” a hardcover collection of images that confirms that eccentric, sometimes goofy, sometimes serious, risqué and avant-garde selfies existed way before the Internet had even been imagined.
Stephen DiRado self-portrait with dog Frankie
“Self-portraits by artists and photo enthusiasts dominate our history, not only in the medium of photography, but in all of the arts,” DiRado says. “A graphic example would be Vincent van Gogh’s numerous ‘selfies’ painted during good days, and not so good; like when he illustrated his head bandaged up missing part of an ear.
“The introduction of George Eastman’s Kodak Camera in 1888 marketed with the slogan ‘You push the button, we do the rest’ created a flooding of people documenting themselves during times of leisure and worldly travel,” DiRado adds. “Go ahead and pick up an old family album at a thrift shop, yard sale or check out the hat box in your attic to find self-portraits by a family shutterbug. We record ourselves to affirm that we are experiencing valued good times in our lives.”
DiRado has been photographing his “My Dinner Series” for 34 years, during which time he has had his trademark tripod-mounted box camera omnipresent during dinners with family and friends, ready to be used in a moment’s notice.
“If I am inspired by the activities taking place at the dinner, and the environment lends itself as an exciting backdrop, I will disrupt the dinner to pause all in the room, quickly light the setting, and direct every single person, including myself,” explains DiRado, who joins the group for the photo before the shutter goes off. Despite all that effort, he says, “The best result appears candid.”
An image part of the Dinner Series by Stephen DiRado
From the point of the artist, DiRado says, self-portraits can be brutal, but that’s what makes them potentially valuable works of art. “I will not sensor myself or the people I love around me,” he says. “Nobody cares about self-conscious smiling faces. I am fascinated by documenting people engaged in conversation, or spied upon while lost in thought. These are the photographs I learn from that I bring back into my still work.”
The jury is still out in regards to how selfies will fare historically years from now and whether they’ll be seen as valuable artifacts equal to their predecessors in earlier formats or discarded as an artistic footnote.
While photographer Louie Despres says he has seen “tons” of selfies, he can’t recall seeing anything which blew him away, “just hundreds of nondescript faces and bodies contorting in shapes to make themselves more appealing.”
Having taken self-portraits for over 20 years, Despres experiments with them in searching for new formats for his work. “Selfies allow me freedom to continue this project and see things in a different way by using a different tool towards that end,” he says, noting unlike the past when a photographer would have to wait until they got into a darkroom to process their work, he can now share a satisfactory shot instantaneously with his friends and followers on Twitter and Facebook.
Selfie by Louie Despres
Despres, whose more traditional work can currently be seen in the “79th Regional Exhibition of Art & Craft” at the Fitchburg Art Museum and Worcester PopUp Shop at 38 Franklin St., and who uses a Nexus 4 cellphone for his selfies and a Nikon D700 and Leica M4 camera for self-portraits, is glad to see people trying to make something creative out of a photograph.
“I don’t care what means you use to achieve this,” he says. “Look at the selfie Ellen DeGeneres shot at the Oscars. How many photographers would love to have their images seen by so many people in such a short time?”
After that Oscar moment, selfies became something your parents, relatives, late-night talk show hosts and newscasters did in an attempt to seem in touch with the times, going out of their way to announce: “Look, here’s my selfie,” where before that time, people just posted their self-pics, adding where it was taken if they were so inclined, or let their facial expressions speak for themselves.
“From a historical perspective, photography has always been evolving and changing and I believe this is just another step on that path,” Despres says. “I think the word (selfie) has a negative association but really it’s just shortening self-portrait to an easier and more sellable buzz word. When a person says ‘self-portrait,’ it comes off as a bit more artistic and thought out, whereas ‘selfie’ has a quick and fun spirit behind it and you usually know exactly what you’re getting.”
Honee Hess, executive director of the Worcester Center for Crafts, also loves how selfies have encouraged people who do not normally think about creative perspectives engaged with the artistic process and enabled them to start thinking more creatively about themselves and what a portrait of themselves can be.
Honee Hess and Phil Magnusson hold picture sent by friends in Holland to let them know it arrived. Selfie submitted by Honee Hess
“I find it interesting to watch how people train their eyes to take selfies,” Hess says. “I watch my friends, my nieces and nephews and they’re always surprising me at the creative angle that they’re putting on what could be a very mundane self-photo.
“Some of it’s framing — they still include themselves — but it’s almost unrecognizable unless you really know them. It might just be from the nose down or a shot from the top of their head. The perspectives that fall into that category of sharing the experience, they’re in the shot but they’re almost tangential to the location, which is what they’re trying to share.”
Hess is also interested in the exploration of the cellphone as a new creative tool — and whether or not selfies will survive years from now to serve as historical documentation about how electronic communication has enabled us to shorten geographical distances.
“What will happen to all these billion of images that are currently stored electronically?” Hess asks. “When I’m gone, someone might find a photograph and if I hadn’t written who is in it on the back, and ask, ‘Who is this?’ But will someone be going through my electronic files? It raises the question of where will they be and will they even be accessible to have someone use them as historical documents or even as photographic works of art.”
Christian Santillo, associate director of college marketing and communications for college web communications at the College of the Holy Cross says the recent spike in selfies could be credited to two distinct technological advances.
“First, the ubiquity of having a camera 24/7, whether through pocket-sized digital cameras or camera-enabled smartphones, has allowed us to record every aspect of our lives with ease,” Santillo says. “Second, the proliferation of social networking coupled with global and portable ‘always-on’ Internet access allows us to share those moments with others in real time.”
Selfie by Christian Santillo
That includes high school seniors learning they have gotten into college. Holy Cross — and many others schools around the country — encourages students to tweet pictures of themselves holding their acceptance letters, and shares its favorites through its own social media outlets.
This serves as an immediate start to the relationship between college and student. “They’re able to tweet to us, we’re able to talk back to them, and it’s all instantaneous,” Santillo says. “There’s no delay, there’s no mail, there’s no phone call. It’s exciting that we’re able to have this relationship with our incoming students.”
Selfie by Holy Cross incoming freshman Katelyn Lyons
Holy Cross also encourages incoming freshmen to communicate with their roommates before arriving for the school year to avoid unneeded duplication of furniture in the room and through the sharing of images, introduce them to and learn about each other.
Santillo says it’s a little unfair to characterize, as some have said, the recent explosion in use of selfies by millennials and celebrities as generational, narcissistic or simply a fad. “Rather, I would say that advances in technology have brought out aspects of humans that otherwise may not have been easily and widely expressed,” he notes.
When Katrina Latka Stacy, of Holden, assistant curator of educator at WAM, takes a selfie, its expression, composition and background are all important to her. “And if I have learned nothing else from the Internet,” she says, “people will notice — and comment — if your home’s surroundings are untidy.
She monitors Instagram and Twitter for WAM-specific hashtags to see what aspects of the museum visitors are sharing. “It is interesting to see how museum backgrounds change with the seasons and with exhibitions,” Stacy says.
“Right now people are taking a lot of pictures in the courtyard and in “Knights!” (WAM’s current main exhibition). In winter, you see the Renaissance Court, and people copying expressions in paintings and sculptures, and sometimes the occasional school bus field trip selfie.”
As her cellphone has more megapixels than her now-outdated digital camera, Stacy’s children, ages 5 and 7 and others of their generation, see the cellphone as the family camera. “Holding a cell phone at arm’s length for a picture is just what people do,” she says.
Selfie by Katrina Latka Stacy
Pianist Bobby Gadoury uses selfies to show fans and friends what he’s doing and where he’s at — whether he’s practicing for an upcoming show or setting up at a venue. “It’s to convey a mood and situation, and it’s all about PR,” he says.
“Everyone, with the exception of one other musician friend, has responded favorably,” Gadoury says. “[The other musician] told me he sees them as vain, but I argue that social media is all about promotion and selfies are the manner in which a musician can communicate in real time what he or she is doing with a cool picture of himself.”
Selfie by Bobby Gadoury
Gadoury learned how to set up his selfies from arts writer J. Fatima Martins, a huge fan of artists’ self-portraits who sees selfies as another version of them. Audience members have told Gadoury he looked good in them, and the venues he performs at have told him they appreciate the publicity. Nuovo, where he performs most Friday and Saturday nights, uses one of his selfies on their poster promoting his appearances.
Some people use selfies as a way to feel nearer to loved ones. Steve Blake, aka WCUW’s “Freeway Freak,” says girlfriend Andrea Beck, who lives in Virginia, bought him a Nokia cellphone “because she knows I am a hopeless neo-luddite and would never get one on my own” and to help breakdown the 600-plus miles between them.
“I started taking selfies to document events in my life to send to her so we could be a bit closer,” Blake says. “I am usually just trying to grab the moment, so technical considerations are somewhat secondary but a few have come out quite nice.”
In taking his selfies, Blake tries to convey “the gestalt of the moment or a bit of humor and if reality permits a little emotion.” An image of him hosting his Monday afternoon drive time radio program is currently featured on his Secret Broadcast Cave Facebook page. “Depending on the degree of self-awareness and humor involved, [selfies] can be fantastic, funny or extremely compelling,” he says. “Overall they serve a purpose, which is to connect people socially.”
Selfie by Steve Blake with his feline friend
Another WCUW DJ, Mitch Ahern, co-hosts “Music Under the Moon” on alternating Tuesdays from 9 p.m. to midnight with Andy Cimino. At the start of each show, he takes a photo of himself and Cimino in the studio to post to their Facebook and Twitter pages.
“Since most of our listeners are on the stream (wcuw.org, which allows people to listen to the station from anywhere in the world), this is an alert that the show is starting,” explains Ahern, who adds that the largest number of requests they receive come in as Facebook comments on the selfie.
Selfie of Andy Cimino, left, and Mitch Ahern
Rich Ad Leufstedt started sending daily selfies to his wife of 26 years, Cecile, after she got an iPod Touch. “I thought it would be romantic to send her goofy or weird selfies,” he says. “I would then add a tagline to tie in the image. Hers are a little more reserved.”
The beloved ukulele performer, and a member of local band Grade “A” Fancy, Leufstedt says it’s pretty hard to take a bad selfie with the creation of smartphones and the camera on the front. “I don’t have any stories about unintentional objects or chopped off things ‘cause I respect the delete button,” Leufstedt says.
Grade “A” Fancy encourages people at their shows to take selfies with the band during their performances. “By posting their pictures online, it helps build our fan base and shows we’re having fun,” Leufstedt says. “We try to convey that ‘we like people who like us.’”
Leufstedt tries to use selfies as a form of photography to capture a moment in time. “I can’t say I’ve studied other photographers, but I know what visually appeals to me, and the background is as important as the subject. It’s not just a quick pic of, ‘Hey, look at me,’ there’s usually another object or subject in the shot also.”
Never was that more obvious, and invaluable, when Leufstedt’s niece recently came across a selfie his deceased dad had taken while fooling around with her iPhone. “I miss him, but that picture made me smile by capturing someone taken by surprise that a camera just went off, therefore conveying something artful into the image,” says Leufstedt.
His daughter, Mary, 15, has told Leufstedt that he’s too old to be taking selfies. “She feels selfies are for teenagers making ‘duck faces in bathroom mirrors’” he says. (Remember the 2012 US Olympic Women’s Gymnastics Team, specifically McKayla Maroney?) “So as any good father should, I take a lot of selfies with her and share them freely.”
Selfie by Rich Ad Leufstedt with daughter Mary
Fashion photographer Meg Raiano, originally from Marlborough and currently living in New York, believes that the selfie has helped the general population feel pretty. “One billion likes per day are attributed to selfies, and if that’s what it takes to bring their self-esteem up and give people that boost of confidence — then more power to them,” she says.
As a professional tool, Raiano said selfies are a great way for photographers and aspiring models to learn the correct angles, the perfect lighting and how to capture the right mood and facial expression in creating a great image. “When you’re first starting out as a photographer, the best way to explore lighting and skin tone and texture without paying an arm and a leg for models is to photograph yourself — generally not with an iPhone or iPad, but its a similar concept.”
Selfie by Meg Raiano
Raiano adds that the selfie can also be helpful for bloggers who need to connect “face to face” with their social communities and people whose professional brands are all about them.
When it comes to modern-day self-portraits or selfies, nothing gets as much attention as the horror stories of teenagers and college students sharing or posting images of themselves scantily clad — if clothed at all — or in drunken or compromising states, photographs which can lead to dangerous and potentially fatal situations, prison terms and leaving a permanent image, which can come back to haunt them in their professional life.
However, as time has shown, warning the young generation on what they should or should not do rarely succeeds. One local educator believes the desired affect can be achieved by teaching today’s youth ways to explore how they portray themselves and how that helps or hinders them in reaching their potential goals.
Rather than focus on Internet safety, Michelle Sheppard, a full-time photography teacher at Algonquin Regional High School and a guest facilitator at Girls Inc. of Worcester this summer, strives to educate kids to make better decisions about the pictures they take, selfies or not.
“I try to get them to say, ’Who do I want to be and who do I want to represent myself as,” she says. “Do I want to represent myself as my eyes in one corner and my face is in the other corner? If it’s a boy, I want them to consider, do I want to represent myself as muscles and sweaty after a workout at the gym or do I want to present myself as capable or athletic or do I want represent myself as adventurous?”
Sheppard is currently working with a group of teenagers as part of Girls Inc.’s Eureka!, a five-year cohort program intended to address gender inequality in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields (studies have shown the percentage of girls interested in those professions drops dramatically after eighth grade), with her focus being in the area of media literacy.
The girls participating in the program have been encouraged to post photographs on Instagram under the hashtag #BeautifulWorcester — taking inspiration from a similar #EverydayAfrica program — with the end goal of having them contribute to a feed that puts Worcester’s best step forward and causes people to look at the city in a positive light.
To reach this goal by summer’s end, one aspect of modern-day life had to be reversed. “When I started working with the girls there, the big realization that I had was they have no idea that the camera can be aimed away from yourself,” Sheppard says. “Their whole definition of photography is to absolutely turn it on yourself and turn it on your own life.”
She doesn’t see that as being narcissistic. “I think it’s just in our nature that we want to document ourselves; we want to see ourselves and reflect on ourselves, especially when we’re in middle school and we’re coming of age.”
Participants of Girls Inc.’s summer program Eureka! practice an exercise in taking selfies that show them as strong, smart and bold. Brittany Durgin/Worcester Magazine
For many of today’s teenagers, individual popularity is measured in followers and likes on social media. “When they want to be attractive to other people, they have their phone in their hands and post their picture on Twitter or Instagram — more productive on Instagram for this purpose, and depending on how many people like it, that’s essentially a metric of how attractive you are,” Sheppard explains.
Apps can be downloaded to help you acquire more followers and there is an understood etiquette of “I’ll like you if you like me” or “I’ll follow you if you’ll like or follow me,” Sheppard says. “If they find other people’s images that they like, they’ll send them a request.” The desired end result is a confidence boost. “If they get 50 likes on their selfie, it’s taken as a sign they must be pretty in others’ eyes.”
For those who grew up back in the days where you just dreaded asking someone out for fear of rejection, it can seem a bit too intense to consider having yourself put to a vote. On the other hand, today’s youth are getting valuable preparation for other life judgments — applying to college or seeking employment, their applications joining hundreds, if not thousands of others seeking the same confirmation.
“On a day they’re not sure who they are, they’re putting themselves out there,” Sheppard says. “Sometimes in good ways, sometimes in questionable ways. But they’re asking the world, ‘Am I OK?’”
And at the end of the day, aren’t we all looking for a little validation?
Below are selfies submitted to Worcester Magazine. Click a photo to see it larger.


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Two new trails are coming to the MD of Bonnyville. Council approved construction of the Ardmore Storm Water Trail and developing the design for the North Shore Heights Trail at its first meeting of the year Wednesday.
The Ardmore trail is on the south end of the golf course, and the North Shore one will tie into the six kilometres of existing trails around Moose Lake. Both will connect to the Iron Horse Trail.
The MD says the Town of Bonnyville’s council stays committed to extended the Jessie Lake trail to connect to the trail at the MD’s border so people can bike all the way to Moose Lake.

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Animating and electrifying this weekend’s Blackpool Art Carbooty event will be the newly commissioned ‘Pier to Pier’ (#BigThings, Smaller than I remember); an immersive installation and live durational performance by Blackpool’s own Harry Clayton-Wright and Manchester based artist Richard Shields.
The performance will literally spill out into the streets around the Winter Gardens this Saturday!
The performance plays with the nostalgia felt by those who remember Blackpool as a child but now re-engage with the town as adults. Whether as a tourist such as Shields or a home town boy like Clayton-Wright, the imagery of things being ‘far smaller than they remember’ resonates as the tag line to this performance.
The performance will be packed with Blackpool social and visual reference with everything from British folklore to celebrity seaside glam and popular culture from now and then.
Since its development, both artists have spent time on-site both within the Winter Gardens and the town itself to further investigate their characters and place within this seaside town.
As a result of this, we are delighted to announce that the Pier to Pier performance will include an opening dance act with the locally based and internationally recognised Urban Dance Project (UDP). The organisation, who will be performing with their young UDP BREAKERZ CREW in response to and in collaboration with artists Richard Shields and Harry Clayton-Wright, will be bringing the best of young dancing talent into the foreground of Blackpool Art Carbooty, dressed and ready to perform between 12.15-12.30 on the Saturday 31st October.
Expect a new take on ‘perma-tan’, some undeniably impressive urban dance moves and an altogether surreal and contemporary take to Blackpool’s fantastic heritage and culture!
The Pier to Pier Commission is kindly supported by Leftcoast, Art, People and Places.

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When an internationally-acclaimed Polish violinist performed at a Japanese music festival in early November, the instrument played was not a Stradivarius or other prized violin. It was assembled from driftwood.
After his performance at the Ikoma International Music Festival in Nara Prefecture, violinist Nicolas Chumachenco was called back to the stage for an encore. Before starting to play, he showed the audience the back of his violin, on which a picture of a single tree was drawn.
The picture was of the famed “miracle pine tree,” the only tree that survived the devastating tsunami that swept away a pine forest on the coast of Rikuzentakata, Iwate Prefecture, on March 11, 2011, the day the Great East Japan Earthquake hit the region.
The instrument played by Chumachenco is one of the two violins manufactured by Muneyuki Nakazawa, a violin maker in Tokyo, using driftwood recovered from the debris left by the tsunami.
Nakazawa, 72, is the master of a violin workshop that manufactures new instruments and repairs precious classics like Stradivariuses.
After the earthquake and tsunami disaster, Nakazawa felt the urge to do something as an act of sympathy with the disaster victims.
Several months after the earthquake, inspiration came when he and his violinist wife, Kimiko, were watching a TV news report about piles of debris, including parts of broken houses, that had been left by the tsunami.
“This is not mere debris. It is a source of family memories, family history,” Kimiko whispered as she watched the TV.
Nakazawa reflected on how sad it would be to lose a home filled with years of family memories overnight.
Kimiko asked Nakazawa, “Can’t you make something using the debris?” He came upon the idea that manufacturing a violin made of parts of broken houses might be a way of preserving the disaster victims’ family memories.
The body of a violin is composed of parts made of different wood materials. For the front plate, called the belly, a European tree known as spruce is believed to be the ideal material. The back and ribs are typically made of maple.
Nakazawa, who was born to a family that runs a lumber business, is selective about wood materials and uses almost exclusively European wood to manufacture violins.
“The tone color depends entirely on the wood materials,” he says.
This time was different, however.
“If we don’t fuss about the tone color, a violin could be made of any wood,” he says.
So, he decided to look for wood materials among the debris in the disaster area. Last December, he visited Rikuzentakata and scoured the region for suitable materials, guided by Kazuyuki Hinata, an employee at a local lumber factory.
In Rikuzentakata, there was an abundance of driftwood that came from Takata Matsubara, the tsunami-swept coastal grove of Japanese red pine trees, a type of wood that can substitute for spruce as belly material. Meanwhile, alcove posts of houses in this region are typically made of maple, so materials for the backside and ribs were also expected to be found among the debris.
Eventually, Nakazawa collected a sufficient amount of driftwood and wooden posts of broken houses to manufacture several violins. After the wood was lumbered, Nakazawa took it back to Tokyo.
His unique violin-making mission took on urgency after it was decided that his new violin would be used at a one-year anniversary memorial service for the earthquake and tsunami disaster co-organized by Iwate Prefecture and Rikuzentakata that was scheduled for March 11, 2012.
Nakazawa had to drastically speed up the manufacturing process, which usually takes four months. The use of unusual materials also posed a challenge, as it required meticulous adjustments of the thickness of the wood plates.
He also spent an enormous amount of time and effort on the finishing process of varnishing.
The day before the memorial service, Hinata heard the sound of the violin whose materials he helped to collect.
“That was the first time in my life that I listened to a violin played before me. I was reminded of peaceful scenery of the Sanriku coast that I saw before the earthquake,” he recalls.
As Hinata suffered from the disaster himself, his life has been a struggle ever since. “I felt that this sound might have a comforting effect on our minds,” he says.
Two driftwood violins are now being used in performances made under a project to encourage disaster victims and keep the lesson of the disaster alive. One of them is being played in Japan and the other abroad.
Over the next few years, a viola and a cello will be added to the driftwood variety of stringed instruments.
Hinata is delighted at the thought that the instruments made of the remnants of tsunami-devastated pine trees and houses will continue to be passed down from generation to generation.
“I’m thrilled to think of their future hundreds of years from now,” he says.
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Are you a mom looking to move to the UK with your children? It can be a daunting task to navigate the immigration process, especially if you're moving from a country like Nigeria. Yejide, a mother who recently moved with her children, shares 5 things that mothers moving to the UK must do. These tips will help you prepare for the big move and make the transition smoother, from preparing your children for the move to planning your finances. So, grab a cup of tea, put your feet up, and dive in!
- Prepare your children for the move by having open and honest discussions, allowing them to say goodbye to their friends, and encouraging older children to research the new country and what they can look forward to.
- Ensure you have all the legal documentation needed to move with your children. Dependent children must be under 18 to be granted a dependent visa. If you're a single mother, you must speak with an immigration lawyer about the required documents to avoid travelling issues.
- Research childcare options before your move. Childcare can be a significant challenge for immigrants, and it's costly in the UK as there is no access to public healthcare. Research the options available for your children, and learn about childcare providers in the city you plan to move to.
- Build a support system by joining online communities such as Facebook groups or other social media platforms. Networking with other mothers who have gone through similar experiences can provide valuable tips and support. You can also form a community with others going through similar experiences.
- Choose the right neighbourhood to live in, especially if you have younger kids. You might have to decide with your spouse whether you want to live in a big or smaller city. Also, decide on the kind of building you want to live in. Do you want a house with a garden for the kids to play in, or do you want to live in a flat with a balcony for the kids to play in?
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The film starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Austin OBrien has been reimagined as a puppet, with the exception of former Commando and Predator characters. Despite its impressive performance, it has shown that after the first action, Danny tries to derail himself and leads him to a higher level of success. In addition, it also shows a lot of character development, including the likes of Stephen Curry and Jon Stewart. There is also a couple of films that have been criticised for teasing
After seeing the Terminator rise to the position of Governator, the public has realised that Arnold Schwarzenegger was a very intelligent guy. However, there was a time when Arnold''s physique and accent provided a lot of room for comedians and more to portray him as the stereotypical musclebound lunkhead. In 1993, Schwarzenegger proved to be quite in touch with the joke. Unfortunately, there is little evidence that the news is now available on Netflix.
Danny Madigan (Austin OBrien) is in terrible condition. His father died recently, and his one comfort has proved to be action movies, especially those featuring legendary LA detective Jack Slater (Arnold Schwarzenegger). At a local theater, the kindhearted projectionist Nick (Robert Prosky) gives Danny a golden ticket, but it isnt for any potentially deadly chocolate factory. Instead, the ticket stub doesnt just allow him to watch the film, it even sends Danny into
Danny constantly tries and fails to convince Arnold Schwarzeneggers Slater that he is part of a fictional world; pointing out otherwise evident bizarre things, like that in the world of Jack Slater IV, the LAPD has an animated cat detective named Whiskers (voiced by Danny DeVito). Soon, Slaters made-up villain Benedict escapes into a real world where Slater and Danny follow.
This is a metafictional satirical fantasy that all those who underestimated Arnold Schwarzenegger never imagined to be. Years before The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent or Being John Malkovich, Last Action Hero argued that the best way to defeat Jack Slater is to murder the actor who plays him, putting him in a quest to actually save himself. However, the film also focuses on an occurrence in which Jack Slater is irritated and confused to discover that in the real
A fantastic cast including Tina Turner, Chevy Chase, Sylvester Stallone, and Wilson Phillips, along with Arnold Schwarzenegger. F. Murray Abraham (Amadeus) is shown as a proponent of the Slaters'' outburst, but Anthony Quinn (Lawrence of Arabia) is a crime lord. There are also a tumult of great plays, including Tina Turner, Chevy Chase, Sylvester Stallone, and Wilson Phillips.
Last Action Hero slowed by critics or at the box office, despite a creative set and a long list of celebrities. On an $85 million budget, the Arnold Schwarzenegger film only made $50 million domestically. It was shocked by its disappointing 39% score on Rotten Tomatoes.
Last Action Hero isn''t a perfect film. It''s arguably the best fault that it tries too hard to portray satire and satirizing. It''s also attempting to poke fun at smaller budget action films while being a big budget action film. It''s still doubtlessly the most thoughtful and original film Arnold Schwarzenegger ever made. It''s not a bad idea, but a fact that it''s never a perfect movie. It''s possible to see it on Netflix.

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By Claudio Barría, Doctor on Marine Science and researcher at ICM
Images by Shawn Heinrich and Brian Skerry
Finning is a practice that consists of cutting off the fins of sharks (or rays) when these animals are brought aboard the ship, most of the times casting the bodies alive into the sea. If not eaten by other marine animals, (they have no chance to defend themselves), they eventually die of suffocation.
Besides causing a terrible death, this practice has caused many sharks to be in danger of extinction. The fishermen cut the fins due to their high price (which can reach 600 euros/kg.) and fill the hold of their ships. Afterwards, the body is thrown into the sea, since it has much less value and occupies more storage space.
The demand of Asian countries for fins and their high price has caused more than 100 million sharks to die each year worldwide, with Spain being one of the main suppliers of shark fins.
Currently, finning of sharks is prohibited by the European Union and vessels must unload both bodies and fins. Although in many other countries finning is also prohibited, there are numerous problems for this legislation to be fulfilled, especially in developing countries, causing many sharks to be on the verge of extinction.
Do you want to know more about rules, regulations and the utility/impact of these measures on shark populations? Take a look at this:


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What are the best books on entrepreneurship?
It’s a tough list to trim down. Besides the basic entrepreneurial tips, such books are more of a motivational tool, so don’t feel too pressured to read one thing or another.
Being a successful online entrepreneur for more than six years, I owe a considerable part of my success to the books that I read and made me enter into entrepreneurship. But it’s ultimately more accurate to say the books were what I needed, at that exact time, and they inspired me to take the right actions I needed to take next. Does the book deserve the credit, or me, it’s debatable. Anyway, business is one of the biggest, most fundamental elements of human society, and very rarely, if ever, will you find a book specifically talking about a field that you are in or the exact situation you’re dealing with. But with a little forethought on your part, and if the book was really made to help others, you’ll see how you could use the information on yourself, even if you aren’t in nearly the same situation.
So, with entrepreneurial books, all we need to is take lessons from other people’s experiences as best we can and transform them into ideas for our businesses. It’s as simple as this: the more books you read, the more ideas on what it takes to succeed you will get.
But which books are really worth your time?
Well, let’s discuss some of my favorites. In my present lifestyle, the financial freedom I had been desiring since I started my very first job, even on my very first day, is just one step in my life, and I am about ¾ of the way to what I’d consider total financial freedom. I’ll throw credit where it’s due to every book that helped me get there.
Based on the recommendations of the successful entrepreneurs in my network plus my own experience, I would like to recommend the following six books:
1) “The 4-Hour Work Week” by Tim Ferriss
2) “DotCom Secrets” by Russel Brunson
3) “Blink” by Malcolm Gladwell
4) “Start With Why” by Simon Sinek
5) “Dying for a Paycheck” by Jeffrey Pfeffer
6) “The Lean Startup” by Eric Rias
I can recommend others, but they’re more specific to certain techniques, business concepts, or industries, so there’s no guarantee they’d be relevant to you. I haven’t read all of the above, either, but #1 and #2 I strongly recommend.
For anyone with an entrepreneurial mindset, a good book works as fuel for his/her thoughts. It’s an invigorating experience, where you see how someone became rich or successful and how you could do something nearly the same. To be clear, the best books for me won’t be necessarily the best books for you, as it depends from person to person, goals, and talents. But if some of the books sound like what you’re missing, give them a shot.
After being an active member of multiple offline and online entrepreneurial groups, I have realized, the right book is capable of changing anyone’s life, including mine. The book that had the most initial impact on me is one of the oldest, perhaps the biggest books on making money online, that’s the 4-Hour Work Week(4HWW) by Tim Ferriss, #1 on the above list.
After drawing my initial inspiration from 4HWW, a book that helped me multiply my online business empire is Dotcom Secrets(DCS) by Russel Brunson. If 4HWW pushed me to start jogging, DCS had been a guide on Olympic-level running, so to speak. You can’t read them out of order, though. Read 4HWW if you haven’t before checking out DCS.
If you are interested, you can read the review of both these books on my website. For more entrepreneurial tips, you can explore the Knowledge Base section on my website.
Reply in a comment or message if you have any questions. I’m happy to help.

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Family is the people you’re born with. There are those for whom this is a bitter regret. Some are very lucky. And most of us get along.
Family is also people you choose. Hopefully our birth experience, whether good or bad, leads us to good choices in those we choose to love.
Love is an incredible gift to offer and to receive.
Families these days look different from families 20 years ago. Our faces are not all mirror images of each other. What we have that allows others to see our lineage is our smiles and our actions.
It’s a wonderful thing, isn’t it. Families, Peace. Let’s make the best of them!


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From the silver screen to the small screen, Stephen Full has captivated audiences with his undeniable talent and magnetic presence. This enigmatic actor, born on November 13, 1969, has made a name for himself in Hollywood as one of the most versatile performers of our time.
With an extensive repertoire spanning across film and television, Full is famous for his ability to seamlessly embody a wide range of characters. But what makes this article truly unmissable?
Prepare to be enthralled as we delve into the extraordinary life and career of Stephen Full. Discover how this American sensation rose to prominence through sheer determination and tenacity, captivating industry insiders with every role he takes on.
Get ready to uncover exclusive insights into Full's journey from humble beginnings to red carpet premieres. We'll dive into his secrets behind mastering those iconic roles that have etched him into cinematic history.
Brace yourself for tantalizing tales from behind-the-scenes sets and get an intimate glimpse into the personal life of this elusive superstar. Stay tuned as we unveil all there is to know about Stephen Full – prepare yourself for a profoundly captivating story that will leave you craving more!
Where Is Stephen Full From and Where Was Stephen Full Born
Stephen Full is from Chicago, Illinois, United States. He was born on November 13, 1969.
Welcome to the world of Stephen Full, a talented actor hailing from the vibrant city of Chicago! From his birthplace in the heartland of America, this enigmatic talent emerged into the realm of entertainment and captured hearts with his charismatic performances.
Born on November 13, 1969, Full embodies the perfect blend of Midwest charm and Hollywood glamour. With each passing year, Full's star has continued to rise like a meteor streaking across an opulent night sky.
His undeniable talent and versatility have graced both small screens and silver screens alike. Whether he's captivating audiences through his comedic timing or leaving us in awe with his dramatic prowess, Full's magnetic presence never fails to leave a lasting impression.
Beyond his undeniable acting chops, this multifaceted artist exudes an effortless style that can only be described as sartorial perfection. From red carpet events to casual outings around town, Full effortlessly dons fashion-forward looks that turn heads and inspire envy among all who bear witness.
As we celebrate Stephen Full's journey from humble beginnings in Chicago to becoming an esteemed figure in the entertainment industry, one thing remains certain: this talented actor continues to mesmerize audiences worldwide with his immense talent and innate charm.
How Old is Stephen Full? Stephen Full Age and Birthday Info
Stephen Full is currently 53 years old. Born on November 13, 1969, in Chicago, Illinois, United States, he is an accomplished actor.
In the glamorous world of Hollywood, age is just a number. Stephen Full has defied time and proven that true talent knows no bounds.
With his captivating performances and undeniable charm, this seasoned actor continues to captivate audiences across the globe. Originally hailing from the Windy City of Chicago, Full embarked on his acting journey at a young age.
His innate talent and dedication soon caught the attention of casting directors and producers alike. Since then, he has become a household name in the entertainment industry.
While some may consider his November birthday as fall's last hurrah or even a prelude to Thanksgiving festivities, it holds special significance for admirers worldwide who celebrate this talented luminary. As we revel in July 2023's midsummer bliss, let us raise our glasses to Stephen Full's enduring success and toast to many more years of impeccable performances from this ageless wonder!
What is Stephen Full’s Zodiac Sign
Stephen Full's Zodiac Sign is Scorpio. Glamorous Magazine Exclusive: Unveiling the Enigmatic World of Stephen Full, the Fierce and Passionate Scorpio Actor
In a world where talent meets tenacity, actor Stephen Full has risen to prominence as a powerhouse in the industry.
Born under the transformative sign of Scorpio on November 13, 1969, he embodies all the intensity and magnetism associated with his zodiac brethren. Scorpios are known for their unwavering determination and razor-sharp focus, qualities that have undoubtedly propelled Stephen's career to new heights.
With an enigmatic aura and a captivating presence on screen, this charismatic actor possesses an innate ability to delve deep into complex characters and bring their stories to life. But it doesn't stop there – Scorpios are also highly perceptive individuals who possess an uncanny knack for uncovering hidden truths.
This natural intuition allows Stephen to connect effortlessly with his audience, creating performances that resonate long after the credits roll. As we venture into the scintillating world of Stephen Full, it becomes clear that being a Scorpio has undoubtedly shaped his journey as an actor.
In this mesmerizing realm where passion meets artistry, he continues to captivate audiences worldwide with his magnetic charm and unparalleled talent.
Stephen Full Nationality and Ethnicity
Stephen Full is an American actor of Irish, English, and German descent. His diverse background blends seamlessly with his profession, enhancing the depth and authenticity he brings to each character.
With Irish roots known for their storytelling prowess and English heritage revered in the world of theater, Full's nationality and ethnicity serve as a rich tapestry for his craft. The fusion of these cultures allows him to captivate audiences from all walks of life with his nuanced portrayals, making every performance a mesmerizing celebration of cultural diversity on screen.
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ARTIST OF THE MONTH
There is something about A Classic Education that is simply enticing and beckoning. Their name alone is fucking cool but it is also indicative of the feel and mood of the music. Though the band has been active for only a few years the music has an older soul with subtle hints of sixties, a bit eighties, and definitely some nineties; think of The Byrds, The Smiths, and Jeff Buckley all rolled into one lovely package with added flavor…all organic of course. This is not to say the music lacks originality or feels old, on the contrary, it is all original work that sounds fresh. There is a proper balance of contrast with sparkling, illuminating, oh fuck it BLAZING, instrumentation and melody paired with sweet, sullen vocals that when all combined carry a heavy load of emotions that live in all of us. Perhaps it is this harmonious symmetry that makes A Classic Education‘s music sound so universally nostalgic, familiar and innate whether you’re listening to their First EP, Hey There Stranger EP, or their new debut album Call It Blazing.
Formed in 2007 and currently based in Bologna, Italy A Classic Education is comprised of Paul Pieretto, Luca Mazzieri, Giulia Mazza, Federico Oppi, and Jonathan Clancy who is originally from Ottawa, Canada.
Purchase your copy of the music and by doing so you also get a piece of great art. The Call It Blazing cover features the artwork of Aleksandra Niepsuj. The EPs feature cover artwork by Ester Grossi.
HEY THERE STRANGER EP
Order/Buy now from Lefse, Insound, Itunes and on vinyl at WWNBB Collective’s site (limited at 300 copies)
BEST REGARDS / REST 7″
7″ format with a code for the mp3’s. Order/Buy now at www.aclassiceducation.com
12″ format with a code for the mp3’s. Order/Buy now at www.aclassiceducation.com
ON TOUR: A Classic Education & Okkervil River
A Classic Education: Call It Blazing, Call It Bellissimo
ARTIST OF THE MONTH
Very little can be found online about the band Leisure
. We know that band members include Jed Rouhana, Sam Hamad, and Chris Link. We know that these guys grew up in the Boston area and have played together since high school, not necessarily on the project now known as Leisure
. In late July of this year they released a video trailer for their upcoming debut album Plastic Soul
and since then they’ve released a three song EP
made up of songs to appear on the yet-to-be released-date-unknown album. They recently opened up for Brooklyn band We Are Augustines
in Boston and have two tour dates scheduled in the UK but not for until late Nov. and early Dec.
So you ask: How is it that a relatively unknown band, with virtually no tour planned, only a three song EP, and an album that may or may not see the light of day any time soon is bestowed upon the Artist of the Month title for October? Well, follow me.
We were introduced to Leisure
‘s music when they played it live at the aforementioned show. A bunch of skinny kids got on stage to pick up their instruments. One of those kids was the lead singer who seemed like he would be so clumsy that he wouldn’t even know how to hold a microphone. You almost felt sorry for what was about to be a big embarrassment. But, then they began to play and instantly the cinderella became the belle of the ball. This spontaneous transformation that happened right before our eyes was such a true moment of magic that we were immediately hooked. These young men were playing with such great musicianship and with such an ease that demanded attention and we gladly complied. Nothing about them seemed forced, or pretentious, they weren’t showing off. It was all fun yet you could see in their faces a certain balance between focus and trance, they were being in the moment. How could one not fall for such a captivating, untainted stage presence? The set lasted less than a half hour but it was long enough to catch our attention.
A story goes that while the San Francisco band Girls
played a show in Boston in 2010, the heroes of our story, Leisure
, somehow got a demo to JR White. After this, Girls invited Leisure
to open for their US tour. After the tour the band began working on Plastic Soul
, which according to various sources can be expected sometime this Fall.
In the meantime though, the band has treated us to three tracks off the anticipated album Plastic Soul
. These well-selected tracks show off Leisure
‘s musical range displaying their musical aptitude and comfortability with different genres. The first track “Early Morning Skies” starts off with a simple drum beat and crepuscular, coarse guitar riff and vocals that much like early morning skies sublimely develop into a bright array of tones. What dawns is a celebration of light and airy electic guitar, synths and delicate vocals. If “Early Morning Skies” is what the rising of the sun sounds like, “Follow Me” is the sun shining at its brightest. We hear the singer exposing his imperfections, flaws, uncertainties, hesitations and pleading with his subject to be with him in spite of all of this. “I don’t think like you. And I don’t talk to other people like you but follow me…”. “Follow Me” starts off as a somber ballad that grows into a joyous dance implying a triumphant, happy ending. “Green Light” closes the EP. A slow song relying heavily on atmospheric guitar and echo to create that sound one might associate with, and I hate to draw this comparison, Coldplay when they were genuine
(if ever, but we’ll discuss that on a different post).
So if you’re still asking “why is Leisure
October’s Artist of the Month?” then let us put it in simpler terms: Because they’re fucking awesome so take a listen and let the music speak for itself.
ARTIST OF THE MONTH
Imagine yourself having just climbed up to the peak of Mount Everest on a clear day. You breathe in the crisp and clean air. Mesmerized you look around to admire 360° of absolute beauty. Naturally, your first instinct is to spread your arms wide open and with unrestrained exhilaration you vocalize your victory. You have arrived. This is Yes/Sun, the debut album by Italian duo Welcome Back Sailors (Alessio and Danilo).
In Yes/Sun Welcome Back Sailors show off their remarkable ability to paint vast, sonic, elegant landscapes without making their listener feel neither stranded nor isolated but, rather, enveloped. Danilo’s voice is an entity of that realm we visit daily but only briefly get to experience; the moment between sleeping and waking. It is a voice that seems to call out and comfort from a distance yet manages to feel private enough to intimately share stories about anguish, romance, dreams, and sorrow. Alessio makes his electric guitar sing as a third member of the band would. It almost has a life of its own as if Alessio is instead its instrument aiding it in the creation of its sound.
Yes/Sun visits the sensibility of memorable ’80s love songs (i.e. Spandau Ballet, Crowded House) without feeling banal or trite. At the same time, with Yes/Sun, Welcome Back Sailors plant their roots in the present. Roots that are undoubtedly bound to grow and produce a soundtrack for a new generation. Yes/Sun lacks the cold atmosphere that dominates the sound of most of Welcome Back Sailors‘ contemporaries in the techno/synth/chill wave pop genre. Welcome Back Sailors‘ music is one that imparts its memories and helps reveal our forgotten own. It exudes life. It breathes and feels and makes you feel. It’s warm like the sun; yes, sun.
Purchase your own copy of Yes/Sun: Digital here or on vinyl here.
18.08.11 Borsea (RO) @ Savoir Fest | IT
26.08.11 San Gemini @ Acoustic Festival | IT
03.09.11 Viadana (MN) @ Watchout Festival | IT
10.09.11 Firenze @ Villaromana | IT
01.10.11 Ponticino (AR) – WWNBB NIGHT @ campo sportivo | IT
19.10.11 Forlì @ Diagonal Loft Club | IT
22.10.11 Parma @ Giovane Italia | IT
ARTIST OF THE MONTH
From Manchester, England -The city that brought us The Smiths, Joy Division, Oasis, Buzzcocks, and Doves- come Hot Vestry made up of Harry Ward (vocals, lyrics), Will Taylor (lead guitar), and Joe Ward (drums). March of this year saw the release of the band’s independently produced second EP, Dust. Splashes of Joy Division influence is evident but it isn’t a sound that Hot Vestry clings to, instead it is a mere brushstroke on an already colorful canvas. Dust EP is energetic, fun, adventurous, and pulls you in immediately.
“You’ve got suspicion in your eyes…”
The arena-ready opening track “Dust” does a fine job at setting the tone for the EP. It is filled with guitar riffs that, to put it simply, purely rock and strays from the conventional song structure providing more instrumental breaks and less vocals than one usually expects in modern rock.
“Turn on the bright lights, forever in the dark!”
The energy continues uninterrupted and finds its way into the second track, “Turn On”, where Harry Ward showcases more of his vocal style- at times meek at times vibrant with angst and overall pleasant; ultimately he gets us to chant alongside him. “Snakes In The Grass” sounds like it came straight from ’90s alternative radio but almost knowingly it ironically snaps us out of this notion and sets us straight “this is the future, not the past!”. “Blood For Tears” treats to groovier, funkier side of Hot Vestry and the great opening line “I smell betrayal in your breath” leaves us wondering what betrayal might smell like.
Although Dust EP sounds like a fresh perspective on the alternative music genre, it is by no means perfect. The songs can run a bit long and the lyrics can get somewhat repetitive. It’s clear the band likes to experiment with sound and does a fine job with it but they’ve yet to find their signature; experimentation is encouraged (and applauded). The lyrics were honest and free of pretense but at times it felt like more were needed. “I’m gonna show you a real man…” There lives a maturity in Hot Vestry songs, one that doesn’t feel forced or artificial, and they have the quality one might not expect out of three boys who aren’t old enough to legally vote yet. Dust EP is impressive not only because of its vibrant, modern sound but also because it’s the creation of three sixteen year old boys with exceptional musicianship skills. It’s very exciting to imagine what Hot Vestry will bring us in the coming years when they are still around and have fully matured their craft. The band has kept busy playing shows in and around Manchester and it won’t be long until the world is familiar with them. Oimos is proud to entitle Hot Vestry its Artist of the Month. Even The Drummers’ singer Jonathan Pierce seems to agree this is one cool group of guys.


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(CelebNMusic247) Shifty ShellShock Drops New Music ” Love To You“:
We have an EXCLUSIVE first listen to Shifty’s new single “Love to You” which is a blend of funky and rock. The bad boy boyfriend love song that talks some real ish. It’s Shifty 100% talking about what he knows best, his real life experiences.
Listen to the song and get a glimpse of Shifty’s personal life. The song is a sure hit and can be found on an upcoming compilation.


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Do you have disk storage problems on the server? Or, is the server backup eating up more disk space?
Moving backup to another location would be the quickest possible solution here.
Luckily, cPanel rsync backup option helps to save disk space by placing backup data to a remote server.
That’s why, at Bobcares, we often get requests from our customers to set up rsync backup in WHM/cPanel as part of our Server Management Services.
Today, we’ll see how our Support Engineers set up cPanel rsync backup and fix the related errors.
What is Rsync?
Rsync is a command that is used to copy data, make backups, and migrate hosts. More clearly, with the help of rsync, we can efficiently transfer and synchronize files between the servers. It’s even possible to copy data to an external hard drive and across networks.
Moreover, rsync uses compression during data transfer. Thus, it offer benefits in time as well as bandwidth.
Fortunately, there are multiple ways to make use of rsync to take a cPanel server backup. Let’s see the top methods that our Support Engineers use.
1. How we rsync via backup script
1. To backup with rsync, we install rsync utility on to the servers and set up a password less key based authentication for ssh.
2. When we’re done setting up rsync and ssh keys, we create custom script at /scripts/postcpbackup
3. Then we add the following code that contains the exact rsync command.
#!/bin/sh /usr/bin/rsync -va --progress --delete --rsh='ssh -p22' /backupdirect remoteuser@IP_OR_FQDN:~/
Here, the ssh runs on port 22 of the server. We make adequate changes when ssh listens on alternate port. Again, we give correct remote login details and set the directory to store the backup.
4. We, then make the script executable with the following code.
chmod +x /scripts/postcpbackup
5. After that we login to WHM and go to Main >> Backup >> Configure Backup to configure the backup plan.
6. Next, we set up Backup Destination to a local directory. For example “/backupdirect”.
7. Finally, we enable the option “Execute Pre/Post Backup Script” and set it as
/scripts/postcpbackup and save.
2. How we configure Rsync backup settings in WHM
1. Initially, we login into WHM control panel.
2. We go to Home > Backup > Backup Configuration.
3. Then we select Additional Destinations and to save the backups to additional destinations.
4. next, we select Destination Type as Rsync and click on create new destination.
5. After that, we fill the following field too.
- Destination Name
- Transfer System Backups to Destination: Select this checkbox to transfer the backup to the destination.
- Backup Directory.
- Remote Host: we enter the hostname or IP address of the remote server.
- Port: By default, we use port 22 for Rsync communication to destinations.
- Remote Account Username: we enter the account username on the remote server.
- Authentication Type: we select either Key Authentication Options or Password Authentication Options.
6. At last, we click the Save Configuration button.
How we fixed rsync backup related errors in cPanel
From our experience in managing servers, we’ve seen customers facing problems while backup with rsync in cPanel. Let’s take a closer look at how our Support Engineers fixed the problems.
1. Problem with user permissions
Recently one of our customers reported an error while taking rsync backup to a remote server. He got an error like
" Validation for transport “bk-srv2” failed: Could not upload test file: child exited with code 1".
On checking, our Support Engineers found that the error was due to user permissions. The user added to access the remote server didn’t have permissions to read/write data on the VPS.
Therefore, we fixed the problem by correcting the permission of the user.
Also, this error can also happen when cPanel license expires or due to problems related to the cPanel License.
2. Missing command
Similarly, another customer came up with a problem while rsync the backup between the local server and the remote server. He got an error as follows. The error said,
bash: rsync: command not found
rsync: connection unexpectedly closed (0 bytes received so far) [sender]
rsync error: error in rsync protocol data stream (code 12) at io.c(600) [sender=3.0.6]
Then, our Support Engineers found that the rsync was not installed on the remote server. But, it was already installed in the source server.
Therefore, we installed the rsync command on the remote server and that fixed the error.
[Having trouble while backup with rsync in cPanel? We’ll fix it for you.]
In short, one of the solutions to avoid disk storage problem is cPanel rsync backup to a remote server. Today, we saw how our Support Engineers set up rsync backup in WHM and fix related errors.


The Ecolo co-President Zakia Khattabi has announced that she will be top of the party’s list for the next federal elections in 2019. She has even said she is ready to take on the role of Brussels President-Minister if her party wins, during an interview with Le Soir on Saturday.
After their success at the last local elections in Brussels (three mayors, 14 councillors), the Greens are aiming to win a majority “to change the format” and “have the most ecological majority possible”, says Zakia Khattabi. She wants to focus on policies for urban areas. “I want to contribute to writing a new founding project for this Region”, she stated.
She will now head the list for the federal elections. Benoît Hellings was one expected to do so, but he is now a councillor for Brussels. But Zakia Khattabi has confirmed that she will “partake in negotiations anyway, for Ecolo and the Region”. If the Greens are in a position to claim President-Minister, she will do her duty.


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Turkana County Climate Change Recommendations
November 16, 2019
CORKE Turkana Scenario Building Session
15th November 2019
Recommendations for Enhancing Climate Change Governance
Turkana County covers 77,000 square kilometers and has a population of 926,976 (2019 Census). Her neighbours are Marsabit County to the East, Samburu to the South East, Baringo to the South, and West Pokot to the South West. Internationally, the County is bordered by Uganda to the West and Ethiopia and South Sudan to the North.
Ecologically, the County is endowed with low lying plains, mountain ranges, a lake and 5 main rivers. The County is largely Arid and Semi-Arid, receiving rainfall of around 80 mm per annum. There are five main rivers, Tarach, Kerio, Kalapata, Malimalite and Turkwel, but whose water levels reduce greatly during the dry seasons. The salinity of Lake Turkana is rising due to reduced inflows and increased evaporation. Across the board, the soils in the county are not well developed and largely unfit for crop agriculture.
The County has in the County Integrated Development Plan recognized Climate Change and its effects. However, there has been a delay in development of specific plans and interventions on Climate Change Governance, Mitigation and Adaptation.
- Climate Change Related Laws and Plans
Overall, the County recognizes the various international and national laws and policies on Climate Change. In this regard, the County in 2018 developed and passed the Turkana County Environment Policy under the Department of Water, Environment and Mineral Resources. The policy defines the measures the County intends to take to address climate change effects.
- CORKE Turkana Project
The Community Resilience in Kerio River Ecosystem (CORKE) Project is implemented by the National Council of Churches of Kenya in partnership with the North Rift Economic Bloc (NOREB) with support from Dan Church Aid. It is aimed at empowering Turkana County to join the Kerio River Ecosystem Inter County Climate Change Governance Cooperation Agreement that was signed by Baringo, Elgeyo Marakwet and West Pokot counties in June 2019. The Agreement was developed during the implementation of CORKE Phase I in the three counties, and spells out Inter County and County Level climate governance structures and commitments that are aimed at preserving and redeeming the Kerio River Ecosystem.
Under this project, a County Scenario Building session was held to accord the residents and officials of Turkana County an opportunity to make recommendations on how Climate Change Governance can be enhanced in the county. The Scenario Building Session made the following recommendations:
- Hindrances to Effective Climate Change Governance
Governance of Climate Change in the county has not been effective, leading to haphazard responses and a low level of mitigation and adaptation. This has been caused by:
- Unregulated human exploitation of the environmental resources such as charcoal burning and cutting of trees
- Inadequate capital for climate change governance
- Lack of community education on climate change
- Overstocking and overgrazing
- Riverine farming
- Lack of a policy framework on Climate Change
- Soil erosion
- Lack of Climate Change Committees
- Lack of tree nurseries and no tree planting policy and practice
- Proposed Amendments to County Laws and Policies
To enhance effectiveness in Climate Change Governance in Turkana County, it is recommended that the following be considered:
- Develop County Laws and Plans on Climate Change
- The Laws and policies should be informed by traditional environmental conservation mechanisms
- The laws and policies to provide for climate change committees from village to county level
- Develop laws to provide punitive measures on those who cut trees
- Have the county forests gazetted
- Include Climate Change as an underlying factor in the County Integrated Development Plan
- Annual Budgets to allocate funds to Climate Change interventions
- Proposal to have Turkana County Join the Kerio River Partnership
To promote effective and sustainable Climate Change Governance in Turkana County, the participants recommended that the County joins the Kerio River Ecosystem Inter County Climate Change Governance Cooperation Agreement.
Towards this, the participants recommended a schedule of activities that entails:
|18th – 25th November||Village and Ward Level consultations and Needs Identification|
|25th November||NCCK / NOREB present report to the Ministry of Water, Environment and Mineral Resources|
|28th November||Ministry of Water, Environment and Mineral Resources meets to review the report and recommendations|
|30th November||Report and Recommendations presented to the County Attorney by the CEC for Water, Environment and Mineral Resources|
|2nd December||Presentation of Cooperation Agreement and County Recommendations to County Governor|
|6th December||Signing of Cooperation Agreement by County Governor and Governors of Partner Counties|
The lives of community members in Turkana County will continue to be at risk if an effective Climate Change Governance framework is not put in place to facilitate structured Mitigation and Adaptation. The recommendations above, when adopted, will strongly contribute to this process.
Attached is the list of participants who attended the Scenario Building session on 15th day of November 2019 at Stegra Hotel, Lodwar.


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Lok Sabha elections 2019: Old rivals Selja and Kataria to face each other again
The Ambala (reserved) parliamentary seat is set to see yet another Congress-Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) slugfest with old rivals Kumari Selja and the saffron party’s sitting MP Rattan Lal Kataria coming face to face once again.
The two have fought against each other two times, with Selja winning the seat on both occasions. The saffron party, however, is in a strong position this time as it is the only constituency in Haryana, where all nine legislators belong to the BJP. Of the 13 times the seat went to the polls, the BJP and the Congress have each won six times while BSP’s Aman Nagra won once in 1998.
The Indian National Lok Dal (INLD), which has never won from this seat, has pitched Yamunanagar’s former deputy mayor Rampal Balmiki while its splinter group Jannayak Janta party (JJP) and its alliance partner AAP have fielded retired DGP Prithvi Singh. The BSPLSP alliance has fielded BSP’s former state president Naresh Saran from the seat.
Poll records show that every candidate who has been elected to the Parliament from this seat belongs to the Chamar community. Except INLD, all the mainstream parties have fielded candidates from the chamar community. The INLD is going with Ram Pal Balmiki, who belongs to the Balmiki community.
Savinder Singh, a political expert from Ambala, says, “There are nearly 4.50 lakh chamar votes, followed by backward castes. The Jat and Jat Sikh votes account to around 1.50 lakh, Rajput 1.60 lakh while the Punjabi community has around 1.75 lakh votes.” From 1967 to 1991, this seat saw a bilateral contest between Bharatiya Jan Sangh (BJP)’s Suraj Bhan and Congress’ Ram Prakash Chaudhary. Both the leaders reached the lower house four times each.
All parties are targeting the farm and labour community and making every effort to grab their votes. Savinder Singh, a farmer from Baloundi village in Naraingarh, said farmers have not received their sugarcane crop’s payment. “We have been protesting for the past one year demanding payment for our produce but to no avail,” he says.
Palo Devi, 45, a widow of Manu Majra village in the district is happy as her daughter was recruited as a constable in Haryana police nearly two months ago. “I have been selling buffalo milk to feed my children. I never thought my daughter would get job without money and any political approach but the Khattar government has given jobs in a fair manner,” she says.
While Selja is attacking her rival over farmers issues and law and order, Kataria states he has used the entire MPLAD fund alloted to him for his constituency.
Talking to Hindustan Times, Selja said, “The BJP government has done nothing for the people. Farmers are in distress, mining activities have increased manifold in Ambala. The sitting MP failed in bringing rail connectivity between Yamunanagar and Chandigarh, as promised.”
Refuting the claims of Selja, sitting MP Rattan Lal Kataria of BJP said he has spent his MPLAD fund for the development work in the seat. “National security is a very important issues and the country demands
Modi as Prime Minister once again. This time, I will fulfil all the promises which I couldn’t do the last time. Only the BJP government can provide justice to farmers and labourers.”

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As expected milling premiums are raising fast in the UK, as well as in the Continent. They are now trading above £30/t. This was ODA's initial target to start fixing some volume. Nervertheless, we would remain patient, at this stage. Indeed, when comparing to the 2008 situation when world wheat supplies were also very tight, we can foresee more potential on the very short term. So we advise our clients to target £40 to fix the premiums. For any question please contact your ODA consultant.
Latest official Canadian data, released yesterday, triggered a strong market reaction. Canadian canola production is seen at its lowest level since 2010 at only 12Mt, vs 20Mt just 2 months ago. Same for wheat, with a reduction of more than 12Mt yoy. MATIF 🇪🇺 rapeseed markets are back to their highest level of the season, with the €600 now looming. MATIF 🇪🇺 wheat and LIFFE 🇬🇧 also reacted positively with a 4% rebound in the last 2 trading days. These figures sent a strong reminder that markets are going to remain very tight this season and that any price drop is very unlikely on the short-term.
In the true tradition of the USDA, they made only conservative changes to this month’s supply & demand estimates. Yes, they lifted anticipated harvested area and yields for US corn and reduced soy area, but lifted soy yields. However, ‘the market’ had priced-in a more aggressive stance. Fool on the market (although the market is always right in the end). While USDA is defensive in nature with it's stats updates, we cannot ignore that in subsequent USDA reports these numbers (acreage/yields) may likely incrementally grow. Overall, we consider this report as a neutral-to-mildly-bullish factor for grains in the short-term, but bend towards a slightly more positive slant for oilseeds prices. For wheat, this report should be considered neutral.
US officials accidentally released their updated plantings acreage data today, which was scheduled for release after tomorrow’s WASDE report. The updated area estimates see corn, soybeans and wheat areas all higher than previously calculated, suggesting slightly higher overall production levels for each crop. The market had been expecting a more aggressive revision higher to the numbers and so Chicago futures are only slightly weaker in early trading. More to come in Thursday's ODA Weekly.
Queensland farmers in Australia have begun their wheat harvest, with generally good prospects on the cards. ABARES expects a national crop of 32.6Mt, which would be the second largest on record. However, some are struggling with less than ideal weather conditions, mouse plagues and, frost damage across Western Australia. With quality wheats in short supply this year, the world needs a decent Aussie crop quality. If quality here is downgraded, then milling premiums should remain firm, worldwide.🌎.
According to FranceAgriMer, only 39% of the French wheat crop has achieved a test weight above the minimum 76kg/hl requirement for the export market. Given the poor harvest in US 🇺🇸, Canada 🇨🇦 and Kazakhstan🇰🇿 and the relatively inelastic demand profile, the world is facing a shortage of quality wheats; suggesting premiums are likely to remain firm. Conversely, the feed complex should be amply supplied, with large feed wheat supplies and record corn crops expected for China 🇨🇳 , Ukraine 🇺🇦 and Europe 🇪🇺. As such, it could soon be appropriate to sell additional stocks of the feed base price, while storing any wheats/malting barley that are ‘in-spec’, for marketing later in the season.
Prices opened on the upside again this Monday. Markets remain very nervous as Algeria, Egypt and Pakistan are tendering for large wheat volumes for October deliveries. StatCan will also communicate on the latest Canadian 🇨🇦 wheat and canola production forecast, with a high probability for significantly lower supplies again. In Europe 🇪🇺, harvest is coming to an end with very mix quality results. In the UK 🇬🇧, harvest is still ongoing with significant delays due to wet conditions. We expect prices to remain supportive and will soon consider selling opportunities.
Wheat prices for the month are surging to the highest in at least a decade, contrary to the typical decline during this period, as the new harvest flows in. This is the result of farmers holding their grain back from the market. The current floating export tax was meant to help stifle inflation, yet the annual rate is now 6.5%; the highest since 2016. Russian exports have thus been surprisingly slow so far and one can question how the government will react to current inflation rates. To be followed...
Inevitably, the rise in fertilizer prices will significantly increase farmers’ production costs. Soaring gas prices had forced the closure of two large UK fertilizer plants, sparking warnings of a looming shortage of ammonium nitrate. In recent days, following UK Government intervention, one of these plants will re-open, initially for a limited period. Feedback from growers suggests they are reviewing the rate of product they will apply. Could this affect both yields and acreage?Read more
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Luke Bryan just celebrated his 45th birthday. That’s right. The country star is the same age as his best friend, Blake Shelton. The two look alike and sound alike, except to their hardcore fans. Some people mistake the two for one another.
Luke and Blake are even on the same career path. They are both on popular singing competition shows. Also, they both have their own respective alcohol ventures. Like Blake, Luke is making his grand return to the stage. So, he decided to do something special for his big day.
Country singer brings young fan onstage
Luke Bryan was feeling the birthday spirit. He decided to invite a 7-year-old fan onstage for a special duet. The singer kicked off his Proud To Be Right here tour in Washington, D.C.’s suburban area of Bristow, Virginia. He performed live at the Jiffy Lube venue. The American Idol judge invited a fan onstage.
Country music fans and artists alike have missed this type of interaction that goes on. Luke’s tourmates, Caylee Hammack and Dylan Scott, joined him on stage along with his wife, Caroline. They sang “Happy Birthday” to him. But that’s not all that happened.
Luke invited a 7-year-old fan named Darci Claire. He couldn’t help but notice that the young girl was singing along to every word of his new song “Waves.” Luke invited her to perform his 2020 single “Down to One.” Darci stood out in the crowd with her “Country Girl Shake it For Me” T-shirt.
“That was awesome,” Luke told the crowd. Then he told the little girl, “Come here!” and invited her up on stage.
She excitedly joined the singer onstage. The two sang perfectly alongside each other. It was a special moment for Luke’s milestone birthday. After their performance, he told the crowd, “Y’all give it up for Darci!”
Luke Bryan receives a unique birthday gift
Later in the performance, Luke Bryan received a gift from a fan with an important message. One person tossed a T-shirt onstage that read, “Hey Luke, I want to adopt my stepson Michael. Can you help me ask him?” Luke read the T-shirt out loud to the cry and handed his microphone to Michael and his potential father.
He allowed Michael and his stepfather to become the star of the show – for only a few short minutes. The two talked about their relationship. Michael gladly accepted his stepdad’s offer. Obviously, Luke and everyone else in the crowd were touched by their emotional story.
“That’s the coolest thing I’ve ever watched right there y’all,” Luke said. “Michael, you got a good dude right there standing behind you buddy. That’s awesome. Congratulations y’all.”
Luke didn’t make his concert all about him. He wanted to commemorate the fans at his show. This is sweet considering that concerts are finally back in full swing. Without the fans, there wouldn’t be a show.
Check back with Country Music Alley for more news on Luke Bryan.
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Interview with the internationally renowned fragrance specialist and perfumer, Roja Dove of Roja Parfums and Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie.
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For a list of survivor stories by cancer type, click the Type of Cancer and follow the link at the bottom of the page.
The Transformative Power of Cancer
by Meme Hieneman, PhD
My friends and family say I have changed since I was diagnosed with cancer, that now I am often unpredictable. And they are right. Cancer has caused me to question all that I thought I believed and wanted. My moods vary from peaceful to irritable, ecstatic to depressed. I am mediating an ongoing conflict between who I was before, who I am now, and who I ultimately hope to be.
by Nicole Patterson
My hair didn’t come out all at once or in big clumps like I had heard about from others enduring chemotherapy treatments. It fell out gradually, strand by strand. I found my hair everywhere – on my clothes, my pillow, the back of the couch, the bottom of the shower. I had a generous quantity to start with, and for a long time no one noticed. “Thank goodness you haven’t lost your hair,” I would hear from a well meaning friend.
The Healing Power of Movement
by Julie Dial, MA, CES
A wise seven-year cancer survivor defined coping this way: Find the Courage to Overcome obstacles, Position yourself for the future through Introspection, Negate looking back, and Get moving. Does the “get moving” part of coping sound challenging?
Everything I Learned about Life after Cancer,
I Learned from a Flight Attendant
by Ursula Daiber
My cancer journey began a week before Christmas 2003 and took my family, my friends, and me by complete surprise. There were no real symptoms. A little blood here, some bouts of diarrhea there. It wasn’t until I couldn’t use the bathroom for five days in a row, a first for me, that I knew I better see a doctor. An emergency colonoscopy was scheduled, and the next day it was determined that I had a large cancerous tumor in my rectum, only 3 cm from entry.
The Power of Ten
by Suzanne Lindley
I’ve focused so much of my life around this time that I’ve not looked much past it. Now it is time for me to create new plans. The first new milestone has come, as September marked my ten year anniversary with colon cancer.
Reclaiming My Life after Metastatic Breast Cancer
by Jean Rymon
The first thing my oncologist stressed to me after I was diagnosed with breast cancer was the importance of my attitude and support network. To this day, I continue to live by that advice.
Moving On with Life after Prostate Cancer
by Gerald Murray
Being diagnosed with prostate cancer after a routine blood test was one of the biggest shocks of my life. At 80 years old, I’ve been retired for 10 years and have been living the good life. Prostate cancer was something I had always heard and read about but never imagined would happen to me.
Ten Years of Learning
by Heather Hall
I celebrate a milestone this year. It is my 10-year anniversary. Not one I share with a particular man. It is mine alone to revel in. I celebrate a decade as a cancer survivor. Ten years ago, I finished a wickedly aggressive treatment for bone cancer, traded my femur and knee for titanium, and started on a very different course from the one I planned after my recent college graduation.

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