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Earlier this month, Chrissy Teigen revealed that she had lost her baby. This baby was supposed to be the third for the model and her husband John Legend, but despite the efforts of doctors, the pregnancy could not be saved. The spouses experience grief and leave the house a little.
But the singer still appeared at the Billboard Music Awards and sang a song in honor of his wife.
"We can never be broken, we are strong enough. Even when life presents us with difficulties, we will not go astray," - sang John.
By the way, many have criticized the spouses for their excessive frankness. Chrissy not only talked about what happened on Instagram, but also shared several personal shots from the hospital.


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Oxford band Gunning For Tamar burst onto the scene with the art indie sound of Deaf Cow Motel which instantly led to magazines like Rock Sound hailing the band, while Youthmovies fans like myself breathed a sigh of relief, finally a band to take up their mantel! I caught up with the extremely humble band on the cusp of releasing new EP Time Trophies through Alcopop! Records to ask all the important questions…
Firstly I have to ask straight off the bat, what do they put in the water in Oxford as it seems to be the breeding ground of some brilliant bands… People in Oxford like to drink straight from the Thames, it’s actually a little known fact that no-one in Oxford has taps in their houses and that we all go to the river every evening to get our liquid supplies. It can get quite erotic when it’s a full moon, so you have to be careful.
Anyway, that’s the source. The secret’s out…
Have Oxford bands like Radiohead, Youthmovies and Foals had an influence on you wanting to be a band, and the style of music you create? I remember listening to Youthmovies at university before I lived in Oxford and thinking they made this amazing music with so much freedom and unexpected turns which really appealed to me. I got into them around the same time as 65daysofstatic and both those bands blew my mind at the time. Radiohead and Foals are both bands we love too, the level of creativity and drive in both bands is inspiring.
I wouldn’t say though they ‘directly’ inspire what we write in a really obvious way but we do listen to them.
What would you say the main inspiration has been musically on the band then, and would you say that your influences have changed at all between Deaf Cow Motel and Time Trophies? I think between us we’ve got a pretty wide set of influences.
D’Arcy our drummer is a big Deftones fan in terms of the drumming style. While recently I’ve been completely in love with a lot of different artists, in particular Alt-J and The Xcerts. I’ve always had a strong love for bands like Hell Is For Heroes, Biffy Clyro, Million Dead and Oceansize too. I was listening to those guys when I really started to want to be in a band, so we are influenced by them for sure. And Dan, our guitarist, likes a lot of electronic stuff. So yeah, we have a wide range of influences which is good I guess as it allows us to keep an open mind as to where we might take Gunning For Tamar.
Your debut release Deaf Cow Motel received some really good press from the likes of Rock Sound, did this surprise you at all? Oh man, it was great!
I mean we were completely happy with those songs and loved them, so the fact other people were responding to them too was awesome. Rock Sound are incredibly supportive of new bands and such a vital part of the whole system of getting bands exposure.
I think we’re still finding out where we want to go with this band and that EP was the first collection we’d released, so hopefully people will hear a development on the new tracks from those.
Your new release Time Trophies is out on March 19th. Did you approach the writing and recording of the release in a different way to Deaf Cow Motel and how do you feel it differs musically from that release? We went and recorded again with Tom Woodhead and definitely think there was a greater understanding between us as to what we wanted to do. We knew each other better this time. Plus we were fans of Forward Russia from a few years ago, so it was pretty surreal for us first time round as we were his fan boys then! Now he’s just Tom to us; an awesome dude and producer. He’s ace to work with and completely immerses himself in what he’s working on.
Dan and I write the songs, and we always approach the writing the same way for this release and the last. I think we’ve found a formula that works for us. One of us will normally have the seed of a song and then we take it to each other to expand upon, until it makes it to the rehearsal space and becomes a full band monster. It’s a pretty strong filtering process, it means that we all have to like the song or else it ends up in the corner in a pile with all the other discarded ideas. Making it completely democratic like that probably means writing is harder and we disagree more but it’s the way that works for us!
The Time Trophies release is a nifty wristwatch package. Can you shed more light on it, what the package actually involves and who came up with the idea? We met up with Jack (Head of Alcopop! Records) after sending the tracks to him and pitched the EP idea and we all agreed that to release it on a watch would be something that we’d all love to do. Jack’s got a track record of releasing things in different formats and we’re a band who want to try different things with our music and releases, so it was a perfect fit.
You get the limited orange wristwatch and five tracks on the record that come in the form of a download code that is tucked into the pocket on the back of the watch. Two of those tracks are remixes made by Maybeshewill and Johnny Foreigner! Both insanely good! Pretty much constantly in love with all the music that they make.
I do think that the wristwatch is a great idea. Do you think that creating new innovative styles of releasing a musical product is something that new, upcoming bands should do to stay ahead of the curve and persuade music lovers to buy their product? And do you have any potential ideas of how you would like to package your next release after Time Trophies? There’s a company called ACDSleeve and they’re amazing for helping you make packaging for your releases and have really cool ideas to make the package more interesting. So there are people out there willing to help you make a more appealing object if you want to go a bit further than just a plastic wallet for your CD. It definitely makes it more appealing for music fans if what your buying looks like you’ve actually put some love into it. I mean, that’s why people still buy vinyl, as the format itself is so beautiful with all the artwork and everything. And now that you can add downloads to these type of releases, there’s really no reason why you can’t try and make it special.
Saying that, I have no idea what we’ll do for our next release…. maybe a Tamagotchi?!
There is a tour to promote Time Trophies, where are you playing, and what can fans expect from your live shows? We’re playing around the UK in March with label friends and dangerously good looking rogues Jumping Ships. Then in May we’re taking in Luxembourg, Belgium and Germany before heading back to play more shows in the UK. A portion of the May shows have been announced but got a few more to come before we set off!
Hopefully fans will love us more after the live show, else we’re not doing our job very well! When I go to shows it really makes me switch off if who you’re watching looks like they’d rather be at home. So we definitely don’t look bored. That’s what to expect first and foremost. We’ve been told we’re heavier live too. That’s probably true. To be honest, we just ignore our own songs and play 30 minutes of death metal every night!
Beyond this release and the tour supporting it, are there any plans for a full length release? In all the build-up to the Time Trophies release and the preparation for the tours we’ve been writing a lot and have been into the studio to record some demos that are intended for a full length. We’re trying some new songs out on the tour, so there will be some songs that people won’t recognize.
The music industry is in a terrible place right now, how important are indie labels like Alcopop! to underground bands and fans? I guess if you look at it from a top down view, I can see where people think that the ‘industry’ is in a bad way. Perhaps the ‘industry’ side of it is struggling but from where we’re sitting, there’s a crazy healthy amount of amazing bands coming up through the underground. So at a certain level at least creatively, it’s in an extremely healthy place.
If you put it in monetary terms, of course it’s not great but if you want to start a band, making money shouldn’t be your primary goal in my opinion. Don’t get me wrong, I think anybody that is seriously committed to any form of art would love for it to allow them to survive and not have to work shit jobs in an office or a shop, me included, but we don’t sit around waiting for loads of money to come into our bank accounts. We do this because we love making music, playing shows and hopefully giving people something to enjoy.
Labels like Alcopop! and Big Scary Monsters give people reasons to commit and support the bands. Music fans will support labels and bands, pay for music and build relationships with them if they’re given enough reason to and I think that’s where those guys work so well.
What do you think it is about labels like Alcopop and Big Scary Monsters that get people so commited to them? I know music fans who will literally buy a record from a band they haven’t heard just because they are on a specific label. Why do you think there is such a passion? I think they’ve built up a level of trust with fans of their labels, where people believe in the judgment of these guys maybe? And for these labels to continue to release the next potential favourite bands of music fans they need the support of passionate people and people are consistently coming through and supporting them. It’s really great – genuine music fans wanting to support new talent.
And labels like Alcopop, Big Scary Monsters and also our previous label Walnut Tree aren’t run by assholes. They’re run by awesome guys just wanting to get good music out to people and I think that can play a part in people wanting to support them.
You have some fantastically talented label mates, as well as many other up and coming Oxford bands around you. Who is most exciting you right now, who are you tipping for big things in 2012? Well, they’re really great friends of ours but even if we didn’t know and love them as men, it’d be Spring Offensive. Absolutely amazing band and they make incredibly exciting music.
Yeah, I’m a huge fan of Spring Offensive, they have just grown as a band and this year could be huge for them. Okay, last but not least, the most important question. You have five words to sell Time Trophies. What are they? Go! BUY IT OR YOU’LL EXPLODE!
You can check out the band and buy new EP Time Trophies via http://gunningfortamar.co.uk/
or catch them on tour at these dates:
19th – Beercart Arms, Canterbury, UK
22nd – Avondale House, Southampton, UK
24th – The Cellar, Oxford, UK
25th – Old Blue Last, London, UK
27th – The Hope, Brighton, UK
28th – Buffalo Bar, Cardiff, UK
29th – Trinity Bar, Harrow, UK
30th – Shipping Forecast, Liverpool, UK
31st – The Chameleon, Nottingham, UK
2nd – Cellar Bar, Gent, Belgium
3rd – Kulturkaffee, Siegen, Germany
4th – Rockbox, Luxembourg, Luxembourg
5th – Musikbunker, Aachen, Germany
9th – Emokeller, Essen, Germany
10th – Den Trap, Kortrijk, Belgium
11th – The Great Escape, Brighton, UK
15th – The Croft, Bristol, UK
18th – Tubman, Hastings, UK
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"The Voice" Season 11 (USA) 2016 Knockouts second week is here. The remaining 14 contestants will take the stage tonight with the hope of winning the hearts of the judges and make it to the top 20 list.
Judges -- Adam Levine, Miley Cyrus, Alicia Keys and Blake Shelton – picked 12 contestants out of 18 who performed last week. Nine of them were chosen by their respective coaches while three were stolen from among the rejected candidates.
The remaining 14 contestants will hit the stage on Monday and eight of them will be selected. A total of seven singers will be selected by their respective coaches on Monday while Alicia Keys will get the change to steal one from among those rejected.
The four teams – Team Adam, Team Alicia, Team Blake and Team Miley – will go to next week's live shows with five contestants each.
Here is list of contestants who will perform in the Knockouts second week:
Team Adam - Brendan Fletcher, Nolan Neal
Team Alicia - Michael Sanchez, Sa'Rayah
Team Blake - Dana Harper, Gabe Broussard, Austin Allsup, Karlee Metzger
Team Miley - Darby Walker, Sophia Urista, Aaron Gibson, Maye Thomas, Josette Diaz, Josh Halverson
Surprisingly, the Knockouts performance of Michael Sanchez and Sa'Rayah from Team Alicia has been uploaded on YouTube, creating curiosity among the viewers. The judges were all praise for the contestants, and their coach Alicia Keys is clearly in dilemma.
"The Voice" Season 11 (USA) 2016 knockout round 3 will be telecast at 8 pm EST, Monday on NBC. The episode can be live-streamed on the channel's official website, though it is restricted to certain areas and needs subscription.

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The Rods, St. James, Kelakos and Canedy. What do these all have in common? Drummer and producer Carl Canedy, that’s what. It is not every day that we have the opportunity to interview someone that has been in the music for so long. His kind disposition, patience and depth of knowledge simply adds to the aura of this Rock legend. Here’s what he has to say about his many endeavors, new music and insight into his perspective on the current state of music and much more! Big thanks to Online Metal Promo!
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The last reported told that 44 people had been killed in the two bombs attacks, and more than 100 injured. The two bomb-suicide attacks had been take place at St. George Church in the Nile Delta town of Tanta, where at least 27 people were killed and 78 others wounded and a second explosion – which Egypt’s Interior Ministry says was caused by a suicide bomber who tried to storm St. Mark’s Cathedral in the coastal city of Alexandria – left at least 17 dead, and 48 injured. The attack came just after Pope Tawadros II – leader of the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria – finished services. These attacks came at the start of Holy Week and few weeks before Pope arrival in the country. Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi accused unnamed countries of fueling instability in the country, adding “Egyptians have foiled plots and efforts by countries and fascist, terrorist organizations that tried to control Egypt”. El-Sisi ordered the immediate deployment of troops to assist police in protecting vital facilities across the country.


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You can deduct substantial personal effects from your gross income. Your personal effects can be any one of the following: the interior of the rental, computer systems, cellular phone, mower, as well as autos. You can deduct the expense of any of these products if you lease them out. There are lots of means to do this. If you have a solitary building, you can subtract everything. For a number of buildings, you can take a percentage of the total cost.
A building service is zoned for household use, so it should be occupied by individuals. You can lease a single-family residence or a large apartment building. Nonetheless, if you rent out greater than one system a year, you can deduct a portion of your personal property as well. This is an excellent alternative if you intend to generate more income from your rental task. You can also subtract your auto or mower.
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Before acquiring a home rental, consider the city in which you live. As an example, you must choose a city where your service lies. The area ought to have a high focus of companies. In addition, there are several small firms that rent a lot of residential or commercial properties. It’s ideal to locate an apartment in a neighborhood that’s appropriate for your way of living. Furthermore, see to it you understand the laws that control the rental sector in your state.
If you have an interest in purchasing residential or commercial property service, think about the facilities that neighbor. These features can aid you draw in the most effective occupants. A preferable area is very easy to accessibility, and it’s convenient for residents. It additionally supplies an area for the occupants to live and function. It is an excellent investment for both you and your tenant. It can increase your earnings substantially. So, it’s an excellent suggestion to have a great location for your building.
A city in your city’s rental market is an excellent area to start your building rental company. Whether you’re preparing to begin a tiny portfolio or purchase a bigger one, see to it you recognize what the neighborhood laws are. A home rental business will certainly be able to inform you if a certain city has more stringent laws regarding this sort of rental. This will assist you pick a location that’s right for you.
Despite the size of your rental profile, you’ll require to think about the tax obligation effects of the new tax law. For example, if you’re living abroad, you’ll need to have an earnings that you can deduct from your revenue taxes. In the united state, tax obligations on property rental activity depend upon your location. For instance, if you’re renting a solitary residential property, you’ll have to identify the tax obligation consequences of the policy.
Along with rental income, rental residential properties can likewise boost in value gradually. The United States Demographics Bureau approximates that there are 48.2 million rental units in the USA. Regarding a 3rd of those are owned by people. Thinking about the tax effects, the rental residential property market is an excellent financial investment possibility. Thankfully, you can invest in the best city and also earn a significant earnings. If you’re looking for a long-lasting investment, this could be a superb option for you.
The first financial investment in Property Rental is often big, but it’s a terrific way to learn more about realty investing. Before getting a property, it is very important to calculate the ROI. The ROI is an evaluation of the cash that a rental property is likely to generate. It relies on a variety of variables, consisting of home mortgage prices, funding, and also real estate tax. To approximate the anticipated revenue from your financial investment, follow these actions. Nonetheless, you must additionally think about all the various other expenses connected with possessing a service. For example, you’ll need to pay for property manager insurance policy, marketing expenses, and also repairs. You’ll likewise have to spend for house owner’s organization fees and house owner’s organization fees.
A rental property monitoring system will certainly tape all interactions as well as transactions, which can protect against disagreements in between lessees and proprietors. This software application likewise allows renters to send requests on the internet as well as track their status, print documents, as well as even make payments online. Making use of a rental residential property monitoring program will certainly conserve you money and time by eliminating the requirement to deal with documents and also mailing checks. Commonly, a residential or commercial property supervisor charges in between 8 and 12 percent of the regular monthly rental fee. In addition to supplying the necessary details to rent a residence, a rental property monitoring software application will certainly additionally help you handle the residential property.
When searching for a rental building, it is essential to bear in mind that a tenant’s earnings and also expenditures are a key consider locating a suitable residential or commercial property. This is due to the fact that the rental firm needs to recognize how much the lessee will pay each month in order to cover all expenses. Furthermore, the rental residential or commercial property software application enables online repayments, which is convenient for both property managers and renters. Even more, it also gives users with the possibility to include notes concerning offline deals that can be tape-recorded in the application. inflatable rentals
The first thing to remember prior to you begin renting out a building is your income. A gross income of three times the regular monthly lease will suffice for the most part. Depending on your financial situation, you might require to earn a lot more. The final quantity will depend on your financial obligation lots, credit history, house and also overhead, and also numerous other elements. A rental property management software can save you time and money while handling your rental property. You can also find some helpful resources for establishing your necessary income.

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It’s getting late to do holiday shopping, but I’ve managed to come up with the final gifts for politicians and other Beltway types who have so much but may lack a few essentials:
For Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) and Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Wis.): Courage to make hard choices and cast tough votes without fixating on 2016. Just lead, already. If you don’t offend anyone you’ll please no one.
For Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell: A perch, a board or an organization to keep him in the public eye after he leaves the governorship and to keep his currency fresh for 2016.
For the White House press corps: Amnesia, so as to forget it is a liberal Democrat in the White House and therefore to become doggedly aggressive, demanding transparency and accountability from a president whom they have demanded neither in the first term.
For the career service officials at the State Department: Karma so that the political appointees get what they deserve in the Benghazi episode.
For Heritage Foundation scholars: A place to land where scholarship and intellectual honesty are valued.
For Reince Priebus: Honest voters, officials and operatives who will level with him about everything that needs to be fixed at the Republican National Committee.
For American Crossroads: Discretion to resist the urge to give money to candidates who embarrass the conservative movement and alienate voters from the GOP.
For Jeb Bush: Allies on the right to develop and fight for a sane, principled immigration policy.
For Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.): A life-altering experience in Israel.
For conservative activists: Self-awareness and honest pollsters.
For Senate Democrats: A budget they will approve.
For Senate Republicans: Six more of you in 2014.
Depressed Republicans: Fortitude and perspective to know that politics are cyclical and reinvention is the key to survival.
For Right Turn readers: A healthy and happy holiday season. I’ll be on vacation through Dec. 29 but check in each day for the chance to chat with one another and for some holiday treats, predictions and resolutions.


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Recent actions by several Utah Republican leaders reminded me why I left the party years ago.
It is definitely not a place where free-thinking people with original thoughts and ideas are welcome. Members are told what to think, say and how to act. If they fail to fall in line, consequences are quick to come and very severe.
After all, this worked really well for the Nazis in Germany, the Communists in the Soviet Union, and the radical Muslims in Iran. No reason it won't work for Republicans here.
Watching President Trump hurl insults at Gov. Gary Herbert at the recent governor’s conference in Washington was embarrassing. Did Herbert stand up for Utah, his constituents, or his good friend Sen. Mitt Romney? Nope. He sat there meekly and took it. It was hard to watch.
Romney has my respect. He stood up for his beliefs regardless of the consequences. His legacy will be remembered long after Phil Lyman, Stuart Adams and Greg Hughes are trying to explain to their grandchildren why they thought Romney’s actions were wrong.
I’d like to see them play Romney’s speech on the Senate floor while they are trying to reconcile their actions toward him. Even a 10-year-old would understand that hypocrisy.
Jim Pedler, Salt Lake City

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Stress-Corrosion Cracking in a Neck Liner
A CF-8M (cast type 316) neck liner or manway was removed from the top of a digester vessel. Repeated attempts to repair the part in the field during its life cycle of many years had failed to keep the unit from leaking. The casting was a CF-8M modified with the molybdenum level at the top end of the range. The plate was standard 317L material. The filler metal was type 316, although marginal in molybdenum content. Investigation (visual inspection, chemical analysis, micrographs, and metallographic examination) supported the conclusion that the damage to the neck liner was due to Cl-SCC...
Stress-Corrosion Cracking in a Neck Liner, ASM Failure Analysis Case Histories: Pulp and Paper Processing Equipment, ASM International, 2019, https://doi.org/10.31399/asm.fach.pulp.c0091622
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Today I had a private handgun lesson with Karl Rehn of KR Training.
I asked for the lesson because I know putting a set of highly-trained eyes on me can help me watch for things I’m doing but may not be aware of, and where I can improve.
The shooting part of the lesson mostly involved using the Central Texas Standards. Go check it out. On paper it may look easy, but it’s not. Karl can shoot 100% on it. Me, I’ve got work to do, but I knew that and that was the point of today. The question is, what exactly do I need to do.
I won’t bore you with all the details, but I will state a few things:
- I’m back to “dipping” when I draw. That is, when the hand goes down onto my gun to draw it, I dip in my knees. When I pull the gun up and out of the holster, I straighten up. I’m not as pronounced, and certainly it’s good to drop my weight a bit, but the coming up needs to stop. The interesting thing is I haven’t been doing this in dry fire practice. Maybe it’s something about Karl’s range. 🙂
- I was shooting left. I could tell from reading my front sight that I was shooting left. I could tell from feeling my cheek on my right shoulder that I’m still affected by my recently discovered (bad) habit of doing that, and thus everything was lining up for me to shoot a little left. It’s all the benchrest rifle shooting I’ve been doing lately.
- I need to get on the trigger during the presentation.
- Karl showed me a more advanced technique for the draw, in terms of what happens with the left hand. I like.
- I need to get faster on the draw.
- When I practice my draw, I need to break it down into two steps and be more “L” shaped in my movement “arc”.
- I need to be faster on my reloads. I need to get to the magazine faster.
- When I practice my reloads, remember to keep the pistol vertical when dropping the mag (to ensure it drops free), then cant the gun to match the natural angle created by your left hand as it brings up the new magazine.
- Stop yanking the trigger. Time pressures got to me.
Things to practice, either in live or dry fire:
- Burkett reloads
- I can try reloading like Tom Givens suggests, it works out the same, really, but it just adds dropping the magazine to the Burkett reload drill
- Moving and reloading, but finger doesn’t get on the trigger until you’re on target.
- The maxim is to prep the trigger as the gun goes on target. This holds always (advanced technique).
- Buy some “Blue Guns” magazines (or apparently the Beretta mags work, with a little modification) to help practicing these techniques (since they have weight to them)
- Two-step draw, up and out
- Clap your hands, left already canted
- Shooting groups at 15 yards, 25 yards, 35 yards, 50 yards
- Shoot the Central Texas Standards with no time limits/pressures. The goal? Shoot it 100% clean. If you can shoot it 100% clean, that shows you have the marksmanship abilities to shoot that stuff, so now it’s a matter of speeding it up. Start shooting at 7 yards and work the drills backwards; again, no timer. Once you get to the point that you can’t shoot the string clean, that tells you where you need to start working, focus there.
- Shifting the gun to the weak hand (from a strong-hand draw), the draw is the same, and when the hands clap at your chest you should have your thumbs pointing skyward and you can just roll the gun from one hand to the other. A little more finger on the trigger.
Some of the above may make sense to you, some may not. It’s mostly notes for myself.
I’ve got a lot of practice ahead of me. Especially since Tom Givens is coming back to the area on October 23-24, 2010 for Combative Pistol 2. That’s an intensive course, and I better have my shit straight before I walk in there. About 9 months away, I have no excuse.


Samsung Galaxy S3 Release Date
Samsung Galaxy S3 with most probably featuring Google’s Android Ice Cream Sandwich, its new OS. According to Shin the 4G transition in the Samsung Galaxy S3 is inevitably important as it requires faster download speeds than smartphones to handle bigger volume content which is another big thing Samsung is working on for its products.
Going with Samsung Galaxy S3 specifications it’s expected to obviously be an upgrade of the Galaxy S2 with 12 MP Camera, quad-core processor, a super-bright AMOLED 3D screen with NFC. It would also be the first phone featuring the Ice Cream Sandwich.
Samsung Galaxy S3 Expected Features
The new Galaxy S is expected to feature a large 4.65-inch 1024p HD Super AMOLED Plus display with a SXGA resolution of 1280 x 1024. Some sources claim that it will be a 3D display as well. Anyway, we can see an advanced display from Samsung, the world leader in mobile display technology. Samsung should install a display that can really beat down the high definition Retina Display of iPhone 4S and the possible iPhone 5.
We can look for eye-blazing performance from Samsung Galaxy S3 thanks to an ARM Cortex A9 2.0 GHz processor. There will be a RAM with an amazing capacity of 2GB. Well, you read it right. Reports indicate that Samsung is to make its next gen Galaxy S as powerful as a laptop.
Different sources report that Samsung will mount either a 12-megapixel or 16-megapixel rear camera on Samsung Galaxy S3. The current version of Galaxy S has an 8-megapixel rear camera. Many recent or upcoming phones like iPhone 4S, Nokia Lumia 800, Droid RAZR and HTC Rezound are also up with 8-megapixel camera. So Samsung may make its Samsung Galaxy S3 a far powerful machine for image and video capturing.
Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS)
It may be the only certain thing that we can expect a Samsung Galaxy S3 will have. The latest version of Google Android has just debuted on Galaxy Nexus, Google’s third Nexus phone. Ice Cream Sandwich is a good competitor to both iOS 5 and Windows Phone 7.5 Mango with its advanced user-friendly features, cloud integration, interface and others. Of course, all new Android phones will get ICS as firmware.
Galaxy S II is already one of the thinnest smartphones in the world. So the next upgrade to the device will be far thinner making it further competitive to iPhone 4S, which is thicker than Galaxy S2. Any info about the dimensions and weight of Samsung Galaxy S3 are not available from any sources.
Galaxy S II just offers over eight-hour battery life. So, as per reports, there will be a better battery with Samsung Galaxy S3 making it work more than 10 consistent hours on a single recharge.
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Ron Weasley - “Harry Potter” series by J.K. Rowling
Background and Motivations
Personality Traits and Development
Throughout the "Harry Potter" series, Ron Weasley, a complex and versatile character, displays a spectrum of personality qualities. Ron is initially presented as being a little sluggish, awkward, and prone to jealous outbursts, but as the novel goes on, his actual qualities become clear, revealing a brave, witty, and loyal person who sticks by his friends no matter what.
First Characteristics and Fears
Ron suffers from emotions of inadequacy and insecurity a lot in the early books. He was raised in a big family with six elder brothers, and because of their achievements, he frequently feels inferior to them and doubts his own value. His inclination to react violently when someone criticizes him, his sporadic act of pouting, and his occasional jealousy of Harry's success and fortune are just a few ways that this insecurity shows up.
Fidelity, bravery, and humor
Ron is a charming and valued friend despite his early anxieties because of his loyalty, bravery, and sense of humor. He is always willing to defend Harry and Hermione's honor and is extremely protective of them. He shows courage in several situations, like as when he confronts the Death Eaters or faces the perils of the Forbidden Forest. In addition, his sharp wit and sense of humor bring much-needed lightness to their enchanted world's darkness.
Development and Maturity
Ron experiences tremendous personal development throughout the course of the series. He gradually comes to terms with who he is and his special talents as he learns to conquer his fears. He has more confidence in himself and stops comparing himself to Harry or his brothers. His will and determination to face obstacles grow as his courage does.
Ron's Use of Humor as a Solace
Ron's development is greatly aided by his sense of humor. His humor and carefree moments offer them a much-needed diversion from the peril and gloom all around them. Ron uses humor as a coping strategy to divert his attention from his worries and fears and to be upbeat in the face of their obstacles.
How Ron's Character Changed
By the end of the show, Ron has developed into a capable, self-assured, and mature young man. He has proven to be a deserving friend, confidant, and companion by overcoming his fears and embracing his strengths. Ron's journey is proof of the strength of development, self-acceptance, and the steadfast encouragement of genuine friendship.
Relationships and Interactions
The "Harry Potter" series' plot and Ron Weasley's personality are largely shaped by his interactions and connections with other characters. His relationships with Harry, Hermione, his family, and other characters create a complex web of interactions that show off his character development, weaknesses, and strengths.
Ron and Harry: A Fraternal Bond
The core of the series is the friendship between Harry and Ron, which binds them together despite their differences and offers them constant companionship and support. Since their first encounter on the Hogwarts Express, they have faced many obstacles and exciting adventures together, which has strengthened their bond.
Ron's first envy at Harry's notoriety and attention eventually gives way to a profound respect for Harry's friendship, bravery, and loyalty. Ron, on the other hand, becomes a true brother, a confidant, and a co-conspirator for Harry. Their friendship gives them the fortitude to take on the hardships of growing up and the evil powers of Voldemort. It is a source of strength and perseverance.
Ron and Hermione: An Optimal Pair
An other important aspect that molds Ron's personality is his friendship with Hermione. They grow to have a great deal of respect and affection for one another despite having quite different personalities and often disagreeing. Together, Hermione's cunning and cleverness and Ron's loyalty and practicality make up an invaluable team.
Their early arguments and squabbles ultimately give way to a collaboration based on mutual respect, understanding, and a dedication to standing up for what is right. Ron is inspired to venture outside of his comfort zone and learn about his own strengths by Hermione's struggles. Hermione feels safe and accepted in turn because of Ron's constant protection and support.
Ron and His Family: A Loving and Helpful Source
Ron's family is very important to him since they give him a solid foundation of love, acceptance, and unfailing support. The Weasley family embodies love, loyalty, and a strong sense of family unity despite their financial difficulties and their tumultuous home life.
Ron's relationships with Arthur and Molly Weasley demonstrate his enduring affection and respect for them. His moral compass is shaped by their support and encouragement, which also emphasize the value of family ties. Even though they are frequently characterized by competitiveness and practical jokes, his connections with his siblings also reveal a strong feeling of unity and shared experiences.
Ron and Additional Characters: Broadening His Sphere of Impact
Ron's relationships with various characters throughout the series help to shape and enhance his personality. His friendship with Neville Longbottom, which was first sparked by a common fear, grows into a relationship of encouragement and support for one another. His contacts with Ginny Weasley, which were characterized at first by awkwardness and sibling rivalry, develop into a profound and intense romantic bond.
The Importance of Ron's Connections
Ron's interactions and relationships are crucial to his development as a person. They provide him a feeling of community, inspire him to face his fears, and assist him in realizing his abilities and ideals. Despite his early difficulties, his capacity to deeply connect with people is evidence of both his development and the strength of true friendship and love.
Role in the Narrative
The Story's Use of Ron Weasley
A vital character in the "Harry Potter" series, Ron Weasley is Harry's closest confidant, a devoted friend, and a constant source of lightheartedness and fun in the midst of dire circumstances. Harry feels grounded and is reminded of the value of friendship and the force of love by his presence.
Ron as Harry's Advisor
As Harry's closest confidante, Ron offers a secure environment for Harry to express his worries, fears, and innermost thoughts. Ron is always ready to listen without passing judgment and to provide a comforting presence, which is why Harry frequently goes to him for guidance and support. As they overcome numerous obstacles together, their relationship gets stronger, and Ron grows to be Harry's pillar of support, offering him consolation and steadfast loyalty.
Ron as a Faithful Friend
One of Ron's most distinctive qualities is his loyalty. He is always prepared to put Harry and Hermione's needs before of his own, and he fiercely defends them. He is always there for them, unflinching in the face of peril and misfortune. Ron's commitment to his friends is motivated by more than simply obligation; it is a result of his profound love and concern for them.
Ron as a Funny and Lewd Source
In the middle of the danger and evil all around them, Ron's sense of humor brings much-needed lightness. His humor and carefree moments serve to uplift their spirits, divert their attention from their anxieties, and preserve their feeling of normalcy in this strange world. Ron's sense of humor acts as a coping technique, enabling them to laugh and enjoy small moments of happiness despite obstacles that appear insurmountable.
Harry Needs Ron's Grounding Presence
Harry feels grounded by Ron's presence, which teaches him the value of friendship and the strength of love. Ron stands in for Harry's need for normalcy and companionship in a world of magic and peril. Reminding Harry of the value of human connection and the small pleasures in life, he pulls Harry back to earth.
Ron's Changing Position During the Series
Over the course of the series, Ron's place in the story changes. He is first shown as Harry's sidekick but eventually becomes a major character in his own right. When the chips are raised and the obstacles become bigger, his bravery, devotion, and sense of humor become more and more valuable qualities.
Ron's Role in Harry's Achievement
There is no denying Ron's role in Harry's achievement. Their fights against Voldemort and his henchmen depend heavily on his bravery and fearlessness. His devotion to Harry and his steadfast support give him the fortitude and bravery to keep going. And even in the worst of circumstances, his humor and lightheartedness contribute to keeping hope and optimism alive.
In summary, Ron Weasley plays a crucial role in the "Harry Potter" story as a devoted friend, a constant source of lightheartedness and comedy, and a stabilizing influence for Harry. He is a well-liked and approachable figure for readers all over the world because of his character journey, which highlights the strength of friendship, devotion, and growth.
Symbolism and Representation
One of the primary characters in J.K. Rowling's "Harry Potter" books, Ron Weasley, possesses a number of symbolic and representational traits that connect with readers and enhance the story as a whole.
Signifying Faith and Companionship
Ron's steadfast devotion to Harry and Hermione serves as a potent metaphor for genuine friendship. His unwavering commitment to sticking by his friends in good times and bad, despite danger and misfortune, emphasizes the value of solid friendships and the enduring power of companionship.
Standing for the Underdog and Self-Revelation
Ron's storyline exemplifies the path of the underdog—someone who faces uncertainties and doubts at first but eventually overcomes them via tenacity and introspection. His transformation from a clumsy and insecure youngster to a self-assured and capable young man reflects the process of personal growth and conquering obstacles, to which a great deal of readers may identify.
Emblem of bravery and humility
As the story goes on, Ron's innate bravery comes to the surface despite his early fears. He demonstrates that true courage is not the absence of fear but rather the willingness to act in spite of it by being willing to face danger and confront his worries. Furthermore, Ron's humility and readiness to own up to his errors make him even more likable to readers and emphasize the value of ongoing introspection and development.
Emblem of belonging and family
Despite their financial difficulties and disorganized home, Ron's close-knit family is a testament to the value of family ties as well as the strength of love and belonging. Ron's relationships with his parents and siblings serve as a powerful example of the value of family support and the steadfast love that may give people the strength and fortitude to persevere through difficult times.
Symbolizing the force of development and transformation
Ron's journey through life is a potent representation of development and change. His transformation from a rather awkward and clumsy youngster to a self-assured, devoted, and brave young man serves as a powerful example of the value of accepting one's strengths, overcoming obstacles, and personal growth.
Apart from the fundamental elements of Ron Weasley's disposition, connections, and story function, a few other factors bolster his growth as a character and add to his overall importance in the "Harry Potter" books.
The Significance of Laughter and Playfulness
Ron's sense of humor and capacity for moments of joy in the midst of sorrow are essential to the story's overall development as well as to Ron's character growth. His humor and carefree moments bring much-needed lightness, uplift the mood, allay anxieties, and preserve a feeling of normalcy in their strange world. The characters' coping mechanism—finding humor and keeping an optimistic outlook—enables them to face difficulties head-on and with hope.
The Effects of Being Raised in a Big Family
Ron's attitude and objectives are greatly influenced by his upbringing in a large household with six older brothers. His competitive upbringing and ongoing comparisons to his successful siblings cause him to feel insecure and driven to prove himself. But this environment also instills in him a strong feeling of brotherhood, loyalty, and adaptability. Ron's emotional maturity and social abilities are demonstrated by his ability to manage the dynamics of a large family and keep close relationships with his siblings.
Ron's Magical Ability Development
Ron may not be the most intelligent witch or wizard, but throughout the book, his magical skills and ingenuity grow. He exhibits skill in a number of spells, such as nonverbal magic, transfiguration, and defensive charms. His development as a wizard reflects his growth as a person, demonstrating his will to get better and aid in the battle against Voldemort.
The Value of Embracing Your Strengths and Accepting Yourself
Ron's path is one of accepting who he is and his special talents. He gains the ability to get over his fears, see his own worth, and accept himself as he is. Many readers can identify with this path of self-discovery, which emphasizes the value of accepting one's uniqueness and self-love.
Ron as a Reflector of Harry's Personality
Ron is a character that reflects Harry's in many respects. Their disparate histories and dispositions create a dynamic that lets both characters develop and gain knowledge from one another. While Harry's bravery and altruism push Ron to venture outside of his comfort zone and face his concerns, Ron's loyalty and everlasting support serve as Harry's foundation. Their friendship is proof of the value of respecting one another's strengths and being able to work well together.

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Hey…we are all super busy and driving our families all over the darn planet. And each day brings more carpools, more traffic, and of course, more wear and tear on our cars. Wouldn’t it be better if we all had extra peace of mind and carried a jump starter with us in the trunk/cargo space? I was handed one of these great jump starters from Schumacher Electric and couldn’t be happier.
SL1610 (1000A rugged Lithium Jump Starter). This jump starter features a long-lasting internal lithium ion battery for jump-starting a car, charging your devices, and also lighting up your work area. All in one. It has the power to jump-start 8-cylinder gas/diesel engines even in harsh conditions. This even works in extreme cold (how cool is that).
Here is what is cool about this product: You can jump a vehicle up to 25 times on one charge. It has a built-in jumper cable (36 in). The USB ports charge your device two times faster than another USB charger. When you are in a stressful car situation (or even a power outage), how great is it to have a charging station that works super fast? You get yourself a one (1) year warranty on this great product as well. Everything you need is in the box (jump starter/charger, USB charging cable, car charger, carry bag, and user manual. Think about it—this is a great Father’s Day gift! Great for road trips and camping enthusiasts too!


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The project will take place from April 1st to June 30th 2019 and will be structured as daily training sessions, for a total of 6/8 hours a day, for five days each week.
La Biennale di Venezia reserves the right to change the work schedule at any time during the project.
The programme is structured as follows:
1) SOMATIC APPROACH
a programme focused on the awareness of the body (somatic approach) with two intensive one-week sessions (6 hours per day) and with weekly sessions of daily practice (2 hours a day) with:
• Judith Koltai (Authentic Movement) – 1 intensive one-week course and 1 week of daily practice
• Gaby Agis (Skinner Releasing Technique) – 1 week of daily practice
• Shelley Senter (Alexander Technique) – 2 weeks of daily practice
• Linda Rabin (Continuum) - 2 weeks of daily practice
• Ami Shulman (Feldenkrais) – 2 weeks of daily practice
• Tika Bowrin (Postural Pilates, Yoga, Somatic and Meditative Training) – 1 intensive one-week course.
2) CONTEMPORARY TECHNIQUE
A programme for the study of contemporary techniques with daily sessions held by Amanda Kmett' Pendry, Cecily Campbell, Marc Crousillat, Leah Ives, all dancers from the Trisha Brown Dance Company.
3) MOVEMENT RESEARCH
A programme dedicated to movement research, which in this edition will focus on Trisha Brown's composition methods, with daily sessions with the dancers of the Trisha Brown Dance Company.
1) With regard to the interpretation of the Contemporary Repertoire, the project Set and Reset/Reset will be developed with the dancers of the Trisha Brown Dance Company, following a unique protocol that Trisha Brown used with her dancers during the construction of the original choreography in 1983. The young dancers, after learning the basic material of the original piece, will generate their own movement which will be shaped into the final performance of Set and Reset/Reset, a variation on the original choreography. As Trisha Brown's company in 1983, the young dancers will be an integral part of both the creative process and the end result.
2) In the area of interpretation, the dancers will also work with Alessandro Sciarroni on a new creation.
The dancers will have individual meetings with each of the tutors.
During the programme, the 15 selected dancers will participate in two OPEN days presenting the works-in-progress and in an outdoor performance.
At the end of the process, the 15 dancers will present a public performance of the end result of the project Set and Reset/Reset of the Trisha Brown Dance Company and a new creation by Alessandro Sciarroni as part of the 13th International Festival of Contemporary Dance of La Biennale di Venezia.
Selection and announcement
Deadline for registration: January 16th, 2019
The selection is open to participants from all over the world.
The selection will be made at the complete discretion of the Director of the Dance Department of La Biennale di Venezia Marie Chouinard, and will be tentatively announced at the end of January/early February 2019.


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Kwando Lagoon is situated in the remote far north of Botswana on the 2320 square kilometre Kwando concession. Lagoon lies amongst tall and ancient African Ebony and Marula trees on the banks of a permanent lagoon formed by the meandering Kwando River. Kwando is a wild reserve that attracts superb big game, especially during Botswana's dry season. Kwando Lagoon is one of the best areas to see the predators, including lions, leopards, cheetahs and wild dogs.
Kwando Lagoon accommodates 18 guests in 9 luxury safari-style tents, one of which is a 2-bedroomed family room . Each tent looks out over the water and has private en suite facilities with open-air showers and modern amenities. Hippos and elephants are regularly sighted from the private verandas of the tents, as are playful spotted-necked otters.
The main lodge at Kwando Lagoon is large and relaxed, with a lounge area housing a small library offering a selection of natural history books. The large shady deck overlooking the channel where crocodiles, elephants and large pods of hippos are often seen is dotted with chairs and tables. Early morning breakfast is served around the fire in the boma area and is popular for enjoying a few drinks after dinner. Guests can cool off in the camp's plunge pool or relax on the surrounding sunbeds. Lagoon has a combination of solar and generator power.
The river system around Kwando Lagoon is a maze of oxbow lakes, fossil riverbeds, reedbeds and riverine forests. There is excellent birding in the Kwando area and a wide variety of game, including lions, large herds of buffalo, red lechwe, spotted hyenas, and particularly wild dogs for which Lagoon is famous as the dogs have denned near the camp for many years. Among the great variety of antelope found at Lagoon, the endangered sable and roan are often seen. The specially designed double-decker barge navigates the shallows and oxbows of the Kwando River year-round. The strong current in the river enables the barge to float silently down the river allowing guests to experience the tranquillity of this remote wilderness on a clear day, guests can observe hippos walking under the crystal-clear water. In addition, fishing is a speciality at Lagoon and guests will have an opportunity to catch tiger fish, bream, catfish and pike. Game walks are on offer but are at the guides' discretion due to the concentrations of elephants found at Lagoon.
Why we like Kwando Lagoon
Kwando Lagoon operates game drives with a guide and tracker, offering an enhanced experience for guests in an area famous for wild dogs and huge herds of elephants and buffalo.


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A Hero for Ellie by Teresa Slack
A Sweet Inspirational Historical Western Romance
Ellie buried her grief in her art. Can it also mend her broken heart?
Still reeling from recent revelations and tragedy, Ellie Lundy has immersed herself in her art. The spoiled daughter of one of the most powerful men in the West, she longs to define herself on her own merit, not her past or her last name.
Zach Walsh sentenced himself to a life of exile and isolation after his reckless actions took another man’s life. Second chances don’t exist for a man like him. Neither does love.
When an avalanche traps them in a remote cabin, Zach’s very survival depends on Ellie. Ellie has never put another person’s needs ahead of her own. Can the rugged cowboy whose life she saves save her heart as well? Or will protecting her secrets sabotage her chance at love?
This touching, laugh-out-loud western adventure will lift your spirits and warm your heart as Ellie finds the courage she sought was hers all along.


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This should be a quick park and grab.
Blohm und Voss BV 141
The Blohm & Voss BV 141 was a World War II German tactical reconnaissance aircraft prototype. It is remembered as one of the most asymmetrical aircraft to have ever flown. While actually performing well it never was ordered into full scale production. Contributing factors to that decision were that its preferred engine was in greater demand for the Focke-Wulf 190 fighter, and there was also another tactical reconnaissance in development; the Focke-Wulf Fw 189.
Crew: 3, pilot, observer and rear-gunner.
Length: 14 m (45 ft 9 in)
Wingspan: 17.5 m (57 ft 3.5 in)
Height: 3.6 m (11 ft 9 in)
Wing area: 53 m² (570 ft²)
Empty weight: 4,700 kg (10,363 lb)
Loaded weight: 5,700 kg (12,568 lb)
Powerplant: 1 × BMW 801 radial piston, 1,160 kW (1,560 hp)
Maximum speed: 438 km/h (272 mph) at 3,500 m (11,500 ft)
Range: 1,200 km (745 mi)
Service ceiling: 10,000 m (32,800 ft)
Rate of climb: 570 m/min (1,860 ft/min)
Wing loading: 60.2 kg/m² (12.3 lb/ft²)
Power/mass: 448 W/kg (0.274 hp/lb)
Guns: 2 × 7.92 mm MG 17 machine guns and 2 × 7.92 mm MG 15 machine guns
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EDCUtah recently conducted an economic impact analysis for all of its FY 16-17 project wins.
According to the analysis, the 34 projects will stimulate the economy with billions of dollars in jobs and capital investment over the next 10 to 20 years.
By looking at industry benchmark job and sales multipliers on a country-level, EDCUtah was able to estimate the impact for each project win. The economic impact is based on new jobs, capital investment and compensation and the results provide insight into both direct and indirect impact. Direct impact is the committed jobs, wages, and capital investment from projects, while the indirect impact is associated jobs and sales that will be added to Utah’s economy in order to support the new businesses, such as supply chain jobs.
According to the data, Utah will see a direct impact of 9,483 new jobs over the next 10 to 20 years, and a total impact (direct and indirect) of 24,237 new jobs as a result of the 34 project wins. The compensation and wages for these jobs have a direct impact of $641,222,821 and a total impact of $1,453,665,293. Overall, the direct capital investment in Utah is estimated at $915,900,000 while the total capital investment impact reaches $4,744,429,183.
EDCUtah President and CEO Theresa Foxley commented on the successful year. “The EDCUtah team has put in extensive legwork to recruit new businesses to Utah and retain the growth of our amazing local companies. These relocation projects, in combination with company expansions, will provide significant positive impact on the Utah economy,” said Foxley. “I am grateful for the hard work of everyone on ‘Team Utah’ that contributed to these 34 project wins.”
While this impact will be spread across multiple years, Utah is already seeing a positive economic impact from the new businesses in terms of hiring and capital investment. EDCUtah looks forward to seeing all of the committed jobs and capital investment come to fruition and the positive impact they each will have on Utah’s economy.


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Neuro-linguistic Programming and Digital Marketing: Pseudoscience or Is There Something Behind It?
Over the past couple of years, neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) seems to have been co-opted by a number of digital marketing gurus. It’s only fair to ask: is it a pseudoscience or is there something behind it? In this post, we’ll examine what NPL is, how it is being used in digital marketing, and how it differs from common rhetorical tactics such as presupposition and implicature.
What is NLP?
According to the Linguistic Society of America, neurolinguistics is “the study of how language is represented in the brain”. This fascinating area of study is intertwined with cognitive linguistics and psycholinguistics as it looks at how and where our brains store knowledge of languages and what happens when we acquire new knowledge.
The term ‘neuro-linguistic programming’ (NLP) was coined by University of California psychologists John Grinder and Richard Bandler as a way of describing how our thinking processes (neuro) and language (linguistic) can affect our behavior (programming). While neurolinguistics does overlap with NLP, the latter places an emphasis on how language can affect our body and our behavior.
Is NLP a pseudoscience?
That’s a legitimate question to ask. After all, some of NLP’s biggest proponents, such as professional pick up artist Neil Strauss, have limited scientific credibility and a worryingly relaxed attitude towards ethics. Applying NLP principles to influence who people choose to date (as in the case of Strauss’ book ‘The Game’) has proved highly controversial. However, much of the scientific research backing NLP is legitimate.
Why NLP has been co-opted by digital marketing gurus
The goal of all marketing and sales efforts is to influence people’s decisions and communicate a message more effectively to a target audience. It’s little surprise, therefore, that NLP has been seized upon as the missing piece of the digital marketing puzzle that might help train salespeople, copywriters, and marketers alike.
NLP is not only great for motivating people, it also fosters an atmosphere of positive thinking. Salespeople exposed to NLP ideology are therefore more likely to sharpen the same skill sets that might lead to positive results, regardless of whether NLP techniques work.
Do NLP techniques work?
Yes. Most NLP techniques are backed by solid amounts of scientific data. One of the most studied techniques is ‘framing’, which holds that wording a given statement in a positive light is far more likely to generate positive responses. As UC Berkeley professor of Linguistics and Cognitive Science George Lakoff observed, “The choice of language is … vital because language evokes frames — moral and conceptual frames.”
The evidence shows that this NLP technique works. When one study asked participants to choose between ground meat that was ’75 per cent lean’ and another meat that was ’25 per cent fat’, most people chose the lean option despite both types of meat being essentially identical.
When it comes to marketing, framing helps significantly. Michael Aagaard was able to dramatically increase signup numbers for a gambling website (bettingexpert.com) by framing headlines more positively. He found that headlines featuring the phrase ‘Make more money’ were 40 per cent more effective than alternative headlines promising readers that they would ‘Lose less money’, despite both options offering the exact same betting tips and advice.
Sometimes negative framing works well too
While these two examples (as well as other studies) support the NLP principle that positively framed statements and headlines can work wonders for salespeople looking to convert, there’s also evidence that highlights the power of loss aversion, too. For instance, this study found that 61 per cent of women in a group who were shown a negatively framed video about breast cancer signed up for a mammogram. This was significantly more than the 51 per cent of women in another group who were shown a positively framed video.
Unfortunately, NLP doesn’t offer a cut and dry answer about which approach is best for a particular product, company or individual. Finding the right approach takes considerable amounts of research and testing.
How does NLP differ from common rhetorical tactics such as presupposition and implicature?
Some NLP tactics are borrowed from established rhetorical tactics that have been in common use since antiquity. A good example of this would be increasing the persuasiveness of text through the use of presuppositions. Many digital marketing gurus suggest this approach as a way of using NLP to maximize the impact of a text on its intended audience.
One well-known example of presuppositions in use was the notorious Protein World advert in the UK which featured an impossibly slim bikini-clad model next to the question; “Are you beach body ready?” The advert was roundly condemned as being sexist and generated a fair number of complaints, but its text was essentially a type of loaded question known as a presupposition.
According to the linguistic branch of pragmatics, presuppositions make an implicit assumption necessary for completing a thought, questions or statement. So, in the question, “Are you beach body ready?” the advert is implying that the viewer is headed to the beach and is likely to want to wear a bikini. It is also a good example of implicature as it implies that only those with slim bodies are able to wear bikinis.
This seems like a trivial technique, but it’s a powerful way of influencing the way that people remember adverts and marketing copy. Presuppositions and implicature are a good example of the way that NLP techniques borrow from established rhetorical tools.
While there is a significant body of evidence supporting the effectiveness of NLP techniques, there are clear similarities between some NLP techniques and established rhetorical tactics that copywriters have long used to influence readers’ decisions. NLP is more than pseudoscience and there is clearly something behind it, but when it comes to putting NLP techniques into practice, a solid knowledge of commonly used rhetorical devices will stand you in good stead.

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|Springfield police sued by mentally ill man|
Story by Sandy Kromeir - The Oregon Herald
|Published on Sunday December 26, 2010 - 11:27 AM|
Mark A. Kemp claimes in the lawsuit that Springfield police officers used excessive force when he was arrested for disorderly conduct and trespassing at a gas station on Dec. 29, 2008. He seeks unspecified monetary damages and claims that deputies assaulted him in jail when he didn't respond to their orders.
Kemp is described as an intermittently homeless man who has lived in both Springfield and Eugene.


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The Wednesday of September 8 witnessed the fascist arson of the Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) offices and various opposition media institutions by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) goons in the Indian state of Tripura. An attack like this, which resulted in massive material damage and injured tens of people including party members and journalists, is not the first of its kind in recent history. Fascist paramilitary group National Volunteer Organization (RSS), and its numerous legal fronts over time, the last of which is the BJP, has long been employing terror tactics against minorities and working-class organizations. The leader of the BJP and one of the leading suspects for the organization of the Gujarat riots of 2002 which killed thousands of Muslims, Modi presented himself as a moderate for a short while after his first major election victory in 2014, but as the tide rose all over the world for fascism he gave up on the facade and has since followed the road paved by the open admirer and imitator of Italian and German fascism, RSS.
The sequence of events leading to this latest attack started with the announcement of a month-long campaign by CPI-M in September, demanding improved vaccination efforts, financial support to workers and peasants whose livelihood has been adversely affected by the pandemic, implementation of the rural job guarantee programs and the annulment of three farm acts that have long been fiercely protested by the peasantry. As before, the BJP responded with threats. On the eve of the arsons, BJP supporters tried to prevent the regional opposition leader Manik Sarkar from entering a public demonstration to address the crowd, leading to a brawl with CPI-M members. The police have been completely passive during the provocations and even suggested Sarkar to leave “to prevent further escalation”.
BJP media painted the events as communist provocations and announced a “massive demonstration” on the following day. This is when the attacks and arson took place. CPI-M speakers claim that these provocations are a result of the razor-thin margin by which the BJP won the last election (%43.5 to %42.2 for the CPI-M) melting away, as well as the fear induced by the protests.
Such attacks against working-class and opposition political organizations have been commonplace since BJP took power in the state in 2018. Claims by CPI-M sources indicate hundreds of oppositional party and mass organization offices were vandalized, more than a hundred CPI-M offices burned down, and 18 CPI-M members killed by fascists between 2018 and 2020. Neither Tripura is an arbitrary state, nor CPI-M an ordinary opposing party. Tripura has long been named a bastion of reds, stemming from a coalition of the minority tribal people and a well-organized working class. The left front led by CPI-M ruled this state during 1978-1988 and 1993-2018. As the foremost member of the leading coalition, the Communist Party rightfully boasts about the high literacy in the state and the diminishing inequality between the minority native tribes and the majority population, yet one must also ask how the Communist Party lost so much ground, especially among the youth, to the fascist BJP.
CPI-M speakers might very well be correct in their evaluation of the local conditions of these attacks, but conflating the Modi government with an ordinary repressive bourgeois one is a big mistake. The BJP has a strong mass base, and an experienced and long-lasting paramilitary organization at its side. In the process of fascism taking over India as a system, it is mistaken to think one can resist merely via fractured establishment institutions. It is also important to keep in mind the global rise of fascism as a result of the ongoing economic and political crisis. It is no coincidence that the very same party that is repressing the working-class institutions internally is also among the most vocal and passionate warmongers against China. Just like the attack of Trump goons on Capitol Hill, fascist organizations everywhere are getting bolder and testing their power. It is likely that the ongoing repression and attacks in Tripura state are such a test and a preparation for larger operations in the future. Hence, the notion that BJP fascism can be stopped “democratically” through “an alliance of all secular forces”, as declared by the 21st Congress report of CPI-M, should be fiercely rejected together with the absurd notion of the conflict of fundamentalism vs secularism being a central contradiction, and instead, it must be recognized how easily the “secular bourgeoisie” can back fascists in a slightly altered correlation of forces, and therefore immediate work should go towards organizing self-defense that does not limit itself to the constraints of parliamentary politics and strengthening the ties with the toiling masses.

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Video collages are a new trend on social media that has caught the attention of many people. They involve taking videos and cutting them up into different pieces to create something entirely new. The video is usually sped up or slowed down and put on top of an audio track, anything from music to someone talking.
This allows for a more personal connection with the viewer as they get to see what it’s like in your life, day by day.
It also allows for creativity as there are no rules about how long the video should be or which clips you use. Video collages can show off your favorite memories, tell a story, document events such as vacations and weddings, or capture moments throughout your day-to-day activities.”
What is a Video Collage?
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A video collage is a compilation of your favorite videos.
A Video Collage is a new way to create videos on social media that grabs your audience’s attention right away.
A Video Collage is a video created by combining many short clips.
Video Collage is an app that makes creating video montages easy. It has templates, background music and can easily import your photos to create a beautiful presentation for your phone.
A video collage is a collection of many small videos compiled together to tell one story.
A video collage is a fun way to tell a story. First, you choose your photos and videos, and then the app selects them for you in an order according to their similarity to each other.
How to create and edit video collages
A quick tip for video editing is to use easy quotes. Depending on your PC, you can find free software that will allow you to create a collage of images and text in any layout.
Why you should use video collages for your next project?
A video collage is an excellent way to show your idea across multiple screens. An excellent way to do this is through a YouTube playlist with several videos, allowing you to switch between them at different points of the project easily.
Video collages are an excellent tool for brands to use when they want to show multiple products in one ad.
The video collage is a great way to show your audience how excellent your product is because it makes the experience interactive. It’s also a perfect way of standing out from the crowd, especially if you’re competing for attention on social media.
Benefits of using video collages in your marketing
- They are a great way to tell your story
- You can include video clips of you talking about your business, products, or services
- It’s an easy way to get started with video marketing because it doesn’t require any expensive equipment or editing software
- Video collages allow you to show the benefits of using your product in one short clip
- Video collages are a more creative and engaging way to tell your story
- Videos can be used in any marketing medium, such as Facebook ads or email campaigns
- You don’t need to be an expert video editor- the app will do all of the work for you
- The videos can be customized with text, music, and sound effects
- Video collages are a great way to tell your story in an engaging, interesting way that will grab people’s attention and keep them watching
- They’re also perfect for showing off your business or organization’s culture
- You can customize the video with text overlays or voice-overs to make it more personal
- You can upload the videos on social media, so you get more exposure
- Video collages are really easy to make
- They’re a great way to show off multiple products in one video
- You can use them for your website or social media posts
- They work well on mobile devices, so they’ll always look good no matter where someone sees it
- Video collages are short and succinct
- They can be used to promote a product or service, build your brand, or just get the point across
- You don’t need any fancy equipment- all you need is some creativity and an iPhone.
Tips for creating a compelling video collage
- Choose your video clips
- Edit the clips together in a way that is visually appealing and engaging for the viewer
- Add music or voiceover to give more context to what you are showing
- Make sure your video is less than 3 minutes long
- Make a list of all the videos you want to include
- Be sure to have a variety of both short and long clips
- Start by adding your favorite clip as the first item on the timeline, then add other items in order from oldest to newest
- Include captions with each video that explain what’s going on or how it relates to the others
- Make sure the video has a clear beginning, middle, and end
- Include short clips, but also have some variation in length
- Use music to help with the pacing and mood of your video
- Keep it simple- don’t overcrowd your video with too many different things happening at once
- Pick a theme for your video collage
- Create the images that will be in the video
- Put all of the images into one folder on your computer
- Make sure you have video editing software installed before you start making your college so that you can add music and text to it later on
- Choose the right software
- Create a timeline for your video by deciding on what will be shown when
- Edit your footage together in the timeline to make it flow smoothly
- Add music or sound effects, if desired
- Save and export.
Phone-based Video Collages
Phone-based Video Collages are a great way to make your memories even more memorable.
Have you ever watched a video collage on YouTube? These are videos that show bits and pieces of several different videos. Phone-based video collages make it possible to create the same effect for live videos!
Video is one of the best ways to express yourself. It lets you show off your personality and creativity and tell stories with a captivating experience that can’t be told without video.
With the rise of social media, there has been a surge in popularity for phone-based video collages.
The best way to create a video collage is by using your phone. You can use Over, which lets you take videos and pictures from your camera roll. Then you can add text and stickers before sharing with friends on social media!
We’ve provided several benefits that video collages can provide for your marketing strategy, but we want to emphasize the main point. Video Collages are effective because they offer an easy way to show off multiple aspects of one product or service in a single space without overwhelming viewers with too much information at once. If you need help incorporating this powerful tool into your digital marketing plan, contact us today and let our team of experts work their magic on making sure your videos get seen by as many people as possible!
Video Collages are a powerful tool for marketing your business. They allow you to create videos that show off different aspects of your company and encourage viewers to respond to the content they see on-screen. This is an effective way to get more customers through your door or onto your site. We offer video production services to help you implement this strategy if it sounds like something you want to try out! Let us know how we can be helpful with our expertise in creating engaging videos that will capture attention and convert prospects into paying customers.


“The 5G is a major improvement on 4G regarding the delay in sending information and we managed to reduce the delay by 5 to 6 milliseconds in this test,” Hashemi told the semi-official Mehr news agency.
A separate report by the official IRNA news agency said the testing site had been launched by Iran’s second largest mobile operator MTN Irancell.
The report said Iranian President Hassan Rouhani oversaw the trial through a video conference call from his Cabinet session.
Hashemi did not elaborate on any exact timetable for rolling out the fifth generation of mobile internet in Iran.
He said high-ranking government officials would soon hold a ceremony to officially unveil 5G in the country and announce the terms of its regulation and pricing systems.


An electric-powered Flexi EURO articulated forklift truck has been specified to save space in the parts store of a leading UK-based Formula One motor racing team.
The Flexi EURO, which has been fitted with non-marking tyres and finished brilliant white to tie in with the facility's clean-room environment conditions, is employed to handle the expensive component parts for the multi-million pound cars, as well as other high-tech diagnostic equipment and tooling plus a host of other ancillaries that supports the Formula One team as it travels the glamorous global Grand Prix circuit.
Launched earlier this year, the Flexi EURO features all the design characteristics that have made the Flexi the biggest selling range of articulated trucks in Europe. Thanks to its compact chassis and narrow front axle it is capable of working in aisles as narrow as 1642mm wide (with a Euro pallet) or 1762mm wide (with an ISO pallet).
This compact four wheel articulated forklift truck has the ability to lift 1800kg loads to heights of over 7 metres making it suitable for facilities where space is at a premium. Importantly, the fact that the truck had a stable four-wheel configuration means that floor loading and safe handling were not compromised.
John Maguire, sales and marketing director of Narrow Aisle FLEXI, commented: “The client has used articulated trucks at its operation in Woking for a number of years but decided to change supplier after seeing the Flexi EURO's high build quality. The client needed a truck capable of operating safely and efficiently at all times because of the very expensive almost space-age components that it has to handle. After trials it was felt that the team's needs were best met by the Flexi EURO.”


- Copy/append is another data synchronization utility which is built in SharePlex. It uses Oracle Export/Import utility to allow users to setup replication and/or (re)synchronize tables already in replication.
- Copy/append cannot be used in a bi-directional or HA environment without additional steps noted in SOL48020.
- Most command scenario using copy/append command:
- To synchronize table which Compare/Repair is not able to repair
- Place a table into replication while instantiating it
- Difference between copy and append command:
Copy command will truncate target table prior to synchronizing data
Append command will append (not truncate) target table prior to synchronizing data
- Copy/append can be run on object(s) not in replication with the FORCE option.


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Sir — Artificial Intelligence, experts assure, is only as dangerous as the people using it. It is worrying then that the Forrest Gump actor, Tom Hanks, shared a photo of an AI avatar of him that was being used by a dental company. The actor said that it was unconnected to him and had been used without his permission. Deepfakes have long taken over social media, with hundreds of videos featuring deepfakes of actors doing disturbing things. But Hanks’ case shows that such deepfakes have real-world implications. Using a deepfake image to promote a dental clinic seems benign when one considers the other repercussions of identity theft. At a time when facial recognition is being used by banks and airports, the visual accuracy of deepfakes is scary.
Subir Sarkhel, Calcutta
Sense in nonsense
Sir — Sukanta Chaudhuri successfully rekindled fond childhood memories through his article, “Free spirits” (Oct 2). Generations of Bengali children have grown up reading Sukumar Ray’s Abol-tabol. From reciting the poems at cultural events to naming food joints after them, the poems and their characters like Huko Mukho Hyangla have heavily influenced the Bengali lifestyle and vocabulary. Archetypal characters like Gangaram and Kumropotash are also often used to poke fun at people.
Alok Ganguly, Kalyani
Sir — Sukanta Chaudhuri has aptly linked the poems in Abol-tabol to our mindscapes. It would be unwise to discard these poems simply as whimsy as they use powerful satire to mock the powers that be.
Sanjit Ghatak, Calcutta
Sir — Despite the comparisons that Sukanta Chaudhuri draws between Sukumar Ray and the likes of Lewis Carroll, Abol-tabol remains incomparable in structure, content and vocabulary. But one must know Bengali to be able to truly appreciate these poems.
Ganesh Sanyal, Nadia
Sir — Sukumar Ray not only created a treasure trove of short stories, plays, novels and poems but was also a pioneer of nonsense rhymes in Bengali literature. Although primarily read by children, the poems highlighted the larger socio-political context of the times. “Ekushe Ain”, for example, reflects on bizarre punishments meted out for imaginary crimes, much like the arbitrary arrests of activists and journalists in this country. Ray’s novel, HaJaBaRaLa, brings together an array of nonsensical elements. A deeper inspection of these would reveal Ray’s criticism of societal hypocrisies.
Kajal Chatterjee, Calcutta
Sir — Goods and Services Tax collections have increased by more than 10% in September 2023 compared to the previous year indicating positive growth for the economy. The Centre should release the requisite funds to the states, especially those ruled by the Opposition. Funds should be allocated wisely according to the needs of each state instead of engaging in favouritism.
M.C. Vijay Shankar, Chennai
Sir — Rahul Gandhi recently reflected on the essence of being a Hindu, explaining that Hinduism belongs to no one and yet accepts anyone who chooses to embrace it. Although the Vedas propose several virtuous ways of leading life, very few truly emulate these ideals and, instead, engage in hatemongering. India is transforming into a Hindutva-majority nation and, in the process, is becoming an intolerant, bigoted country that has a long way to go before embracing the ideals of Hinduism.
Abhijit Chakraborty, Howrah
Sir — Rahul Gandhi’s argument that the virtues of compassion and camaraderie, truth and non-violence constitute the core of Hinduism is not only correct but also extremely important given the divisive times we live in.
Preeti Chauhan, Ujjain
Sir — Strong and holistic healthcare infrastructure is critical for wiping out tuberculosis. A centralised healthcare management system that can provide diagnosis, doorstep medicine delivery, emotional, social and medical care to the elderly and counselling sessions for patients and their families will go a long way towards boosting recovery rates. Around 25 lakh people contract tuberculosis, leading to almost 1,000 deaths every day in India. Symptoms of cough, fatigue and weight loss, which are especially common among the elderly population post-Covid, make diagnosis of TB harder.
Dimple Wadhawan, Kanpur
Sir — It is laudable that Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman, the scientists who invented the vaccine for Covid-19, were awarded the Nobel Prize in medicine. After the outbreak of the pandemic, the vaccines were developed at a record speed, saving millions of lives. The vaccines allowed society to return to normal. Through their fundamental discovery of the importance of base modifications in mRNA, these Nobel laureates critically contributed to resolving one of the biggest health crises of our time.
D. Bhattacharyya, Calcutta
Too much noise
Sir — While Mahatma Gandhi’s birth anniversary is often used as an occasion to organise cleanliness drives, little thought is given to the rising noise pollution in urban areas. Puja pandals usually blare loud music without being subjected to any legal action. Deafening election campaigns and religious festivals must be curbed and noise must be treated as a serious form of pollution.
Avinash Godboley, Dewas, Madhya Pradesh

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